Topher Burns 4 Posted September 20, 2017 Hey there, I'm Topher and I'm 32 years old. I was diagnosed with generalized anxiety when I was 18, which lead to me not wanting to leave the house for a long time. As the years went on it didn't get much better. I did end up leaving the house but only for things like work, or doctors appointments. It's odd the way we feel when there is an obligation to do something. That's in the past for me now. I've changed my life completely. Today, I don't want to stay inside. In fact, I get a bit sad when I have nothing to do. My social life is hectic with a new friend every month, at least. I've turned my life around. I want to say this is not an advertisement or any kind. Why would a no longer agoraphobic want to join an agoraphobia forum? Because I know how you feel. I know the anxiety, the depression, the loneliness. I really want to help in any way I can, and this is the best way I know how. By giving advice, encouragement, and general information on what our sickness is. I am a survivor and I want to give hope to people who think there is no hope. I look forward to talking with as many people as I can talk to. See you around. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MsLLL 413 Posted September 20, 2017 Welcome to AC Topher! This is a wonderful place to exchange information, gain insight in our condition and give and get support. It's wonderful to hear you have turned your life around. I've developed GAD with PA's about two years ago and my life has changed a lot because of it. I believe anxiety is not all bad, it has the opportunity to give us a message; something was or is amiss and it's up to us to listen and take care of ourselves to the best of our abilities- cause no one else can come and do it for us I too feel a lot better in my life now and I'm grateful for that. But I also don't think anxiety ever completely goes away once you have fully developed it but the moment we accept it and just move forward with our lives is the moment when it all gets better. When I now have an anxious episode I don't try to fight it, don't wish for it to go away (it won't), don't suppress it somehow, I just accept I have this condition and press forward with everything life has to offer me. But do tell us about your path, I'm sure you will have a lot of interested people on here! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
