Wisconsin anyone?

bthnown · Post by **bthnown** » Tue Apr 29, 2008 4:28 am

Is anyone from Wisconsin? I've been researching on the internet looking for anxiety/panic support groups and I haven't found any. Just wondering if anyone would be interested in being "panic partners" (a term I found on this website). Just thought it would be nice to talk to people who are close and can relate to the "lovely" Wisconsin weather!

Let me know.

Beth

Dodger · Post by **Dodger** » Tue Apr 29, 2008 5:12 am

I am not in Wisconsin but Im in northern Illinois.....my inlaws live in Elkhorn WI in the southern part of Wisconsin near Lake Geneva. We go there often.

Check your local hospital they usually have good information on groups and services.
come to chat online its a great support group.
Dodger

Staying Positive · Post by **Staying Positive** » Tue Apr 29, 2008 8:09 am

Hi Beth,
I live in Wisconsin about one hour north of Wausau. Where do you live? I'm 32, married and have 2 little ones and the idea of a panic partner sounds great. I'd love to talk with someone who knows what I'm going through. Oh Yeah, how bout this freezing lovely weather we've had the past few days? :p I'm on week 2 of the program for the second time. Have you gotten the program? E-mail me anytime!
Therese

Barb G. · Post by **Barb G.** » Tue Apr 29, 2008 9:14 am

Hey great to know there's other Wisconsinites. I live in Waupaca and another gal from here lives in Iola. We met for a while. I don't see her on the forums any more. Where are you from Beth? Waupaca is about an hour southeast of Wausau.

Shimmerglo · Post by **Shimmerglo** » Tue Apr 29, 2008 10:36 am

Hi,

I'm in Wisconsin too, about 45 min North of Madison and about 20 min from WI Dells. Soooo, like South Central WI.

Nice to know there's more ladies from Wisconsin!

-Hannah

bthnown · Post by **bthnown** » Tue Apr 29, 2008 3:11 pm

Hello fellow Wisconsinites! I am from Oshkosh. It seems that we are all pretty close in proximity.

I like to think of myself as somewhat of a "superwoman". I balance school and work with being a single mother. I'm 26 and have been dealing with this lovely disorder for almost ten years. I haven't seriously started the program, but will eventually. I am currently doing biofeedback and acupressure, and think they are working. I'm not into the drug thing, although I know that if I need to take it, I will.

How about you all? How long have you been suffering and how do you cope?

Your (currently freezing) friend,

Beth

Staying Positive · Post by **Staying Positive** » Tue Apr 29, 2008 3:42 pm

Oh, I have a couple good friends who live in Oshkosh and my aunt and uncle live in Neenah. I started this I guess technically when I was 12 or 20 years ago and it started as OCD. I wasn't diagnosed, I just hid it and sort of healed myself in a way. When I was older late teens and early 20's, I self medicated with alcohol but didn't realize I was self medicating. My anxiety towards things over the years just kept getting more and more ridiculous but I just thought I was a worrier. Then last October, I had my breakdown and first real panic attacks. Oh Man! I didn't know what the hell was wrong with me except that I felt as if I were going to die and I couldn't sit still, felt like running away from something. Constantly wondering what was wrong with me. Went to a few doctors and they were quick to hand out the pills with no explanation of why this was happening or what I could do for it besides pills. I tried several kinds but not for vey long. I couldn't stand the way they made me feel off. My Mother has anxiety and was on some meds and she loved her family doctor, so I decided to give him a try but he was just the same. All they told me was that I had anxiety, here take a pill. I wanted to know why and how I could fix it. Right after that appt. I got in my car and cried to God to help me. I was so hopeful for answers from this doctor and so let down. I drove w/o thinking to Barnes And Noble to look at their self help books there and out of all they had I chose Lucinda's from Panic to Power. AFter the first chapter, I was so relieved to find out some answers, I knew I had to order the program in order to get a grip on life and regain my life. It took about 4 days total, I over nighted it and that was 4 months ago. I just finished the program for the 1st time about a week ago or so and now I'm on week 2 again. It has really been such a gift. I'm sooo much better than where I was 4 months ago. I have often though about acupressure but I don't have the resources very close to me. But if it realy works, I'd be willing to drive the hour to the appt. I cope by doing the program which includes facing the fears and the symptoms. Each time it gets less and less and positive self talk really helps. I've been doing a lot of reading and that helps. I've just started Battlefield of The Mind by Joyce Meyer and so far it's good. I've also been focussing on my faith and that has really helped as well. I try to keep myself busy so when I'm not cleaning or chasing my 3 1/2 yr old and my 21 month old around, I've been getting out to ride my horse and trying to plan the garden for this year, if it will ever warm up! I've also started a little part time job which is physical and that help's me burn some of that energy off. I used to run 3 miles a day before I got pregnant and so I hope to get back into it a little anyway. But by far, the program has helped me cope the best and this place.
Take care!
Therese

~Lisa~ · Post by **~Lisa~** » Thu May 01, 2008 3:45 pm

Hi Beth,

I'm in Appleton!

~Lisa~

bthnown · Post by **bthnown** » Fri May 02, 2008 2:54 am

Hi Lisa (or should I say neighbor)!

What kind of anxiety do you suffer from?

Hyper 1 · Post by **Hyper 1** » Fri May 02, 2008 2:30 pm

bthnown:
I live west of Milwaukee. Had my first panic attack after a hard workout in the morning!
I thought I was going to DIE. This happened right after a bout with the Flu in March. I am a very healthy person and have not had the Flu since 1977. I am a very busy person without much rest and my body finally couldn't take the stress anymore. Hope things are going better for you!