Suffering from multiple things (OCD,GAD,Agoraphobia)...

Pinkterror84 · Post by **Pinkterror84** » Tue Feb 23, 2010 3:48 pm

I guess I am pretty down tonight, I'm all over these forums. Thank you for being there, guys. I didn't see a specific topic for this so I'm asking here...is there anyone else out there suffering from multiple disorders? I think mine started with panic attacks, but it was a rapid, RAPID decline. This all started at age 18. Now, Ive had complications arise over the years (now 25)...Ive developed Agoraphobia, OCD, and GAD. Of course I have depression because of all of these. I feel overwhelmed at times, but I hate feeling sorry for myself, I really do. I don't know...I just was wondering if its "normal" to have complications arise from really bad panic/anxiety....to this, who I am now. Does it just keep stacking on? I hate when Im down like this.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Feb 23, 2010 5:06 pm

Part of this disorder is that it LOVES to tell you all about it's different manifestations. Don't get too caught up in it.. its ALL anxiety. Does it matter what name it carries? Not really... the treatment is pretty much the same. It's hard, very hard living with it, I know. I've been diagnosed with all 3 things and it used to make me feel quite the looney bird. However, it's just anxiety, no matter what scary label you put on it. Does it get worse? Only if you keep feeding it. Realize that anxiety is all a lie... are you really about to pass out? Nope, but anxiety tells you you are. Are you really going insane? Nope, just having some intense scary thoughts. Are you really having a heart attack? Nope, just more body symptoms and scary thoughts. See what I mean? All lies... The program helps SO much, I hope you will work it.

One true thing about anxiety is this: it always passes... always. So, hang in there and know that there is a light at the end of the tunnel.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Feb 24, 2010 3:09 am

Hi Pinkterror.... Try not to be so down, this may not be "normal", but I think it must be normal for people with anxiety! I have been exactly where you are. I have been to the doctor so many times since I started having panic attacks, she finally started saying,"Just tell me what's wrong RIGHT NOW!" ...So embarrassing! I don't even bother to go now unless I need an antibiotic or it's time for a check up. Hot Rod gave you the most excellent advice, try to do the things this program talks about and just work through it. I will keep you in my prayers.