I am a depression, anxiety, and agoraphobia pro. I was officially diagnosed when I was 18 years old. Through therapy, we realized I had suffered with depression and anxiety throughout my entire childhood. Just in the past few years we realized I had agoraphobia.
I was never officially diagnosed with anything since I had never walked into a doctors office until I was on the verge of ending everything with a simple pull of a trigger.
Years of therapy and cocktails of meds have helped me survive through this day.
There has been no magic cure. Everyday is not rosey. The medications don't suddenly turn me into a burst of sunshine. There are good days though. They are few and far between, but they do come around.
There are many, many helpful resources on the internet about depression, anxiety and agoraphobia. I seriously urge anyone who suffering to please seek help from whatever source you can find. Be it the phone book, internet, or close friend or relative.
Many people haven't a clue what these illnesses are about.
DEPRESSION:
A severe or prolonged feeling of emptiness or feeling "down" that interferes with the ability to function, feel pleasure, or maintain interest is not a mere case of the blues. It is an illness. It is a biochemical imbalance in the brain. It is not cured by being told to "Cheer up" or "Get over it". It is treatable through medication and or therapy or a combination of the two. Depression can be fatal if not treated.
Anxiety:
Persistant worry or fear. Can be debilitating. It can cause physical symptoms such as trembling, chest pain, sweating,
choking, insomnia, musclular aches and pains, fear of dying, going crazy, etc. Often leads to Agoraphobia because sufferers fear having an attack in public.
Agoraphobia
Fear of having a panic attack in public or area where escape is not possible or difficult. Often leads to sufferers not leaving their homes or deviating from "safety zones".
About Me
Burns
