I am 51 and have always had anxiety, even as a small child. I’ve tried to function as best I can throughout my entire life but just over a year ago I was diagnosed with a heart condition that is exacerbated by some drugs so antidepressants are now not ok for me to take.
I decided I had to tackle the problem without medication.I always get anxious beforehand go out and even worse when I’m out, panic attacks, problems breathing effectively, feeling sick, dizzy and having a bad stomach amongst other physical symptoms.
I would prefer not to go out an almost became agoraphobic after having my children…..It was simply easier to just not go out (especially when they were very young) I never spoke to anyone about how I was truly feeling as I felt
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