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wellandgal07 · 09-17-2007, 07:39 AM

I am new here and just wanted to tell a little about myself. I am 24 years old. A few years back I was diagnosed with Bi-Polar Depression. I also have PTSD. Over the past few years I have been going through some badly traumatic things. At first I tried to ignore my panic attacks to the back of my mind for those around me really needed my support. Now its come to the point that its affecting the way I act, the way I sleep or don't sleep. It is starting to affect my relationships with those dear to me and I cannot find proper help where I live. I am at the end of my rope with my panic attacks and night terrors. I have gotten to the point that I am in a constant state of panic and paranoia. Please help.

Paulie · 09-17-2007, 08:43 AM

Welcome to SR.

You ask for help, but my dear we are not doctors here. I suggest that you keep trying with doctors to find the right medication if that is what they suggest. I sugguest that you look for support groups in your area, sharing with others that understand how you feel because they have been there is more comforting than you can even imagine.

Again welcome, there is a PTSD forum on this site, please take a look if you have not already, you will find some good information there.

**51anna** · 09-17-2007, 09:04 AM

Hi and Welcome,

There is help for you and I really hope that you talk to your dr about these issues. There are medications available that can help a lot with anxiety/depression. And, there is also counselling for ptsd which can be valuable to you.

wellandgal07 · 09-17-2007, 10:11 AM

Thank you for your reply

**Rowan** · 09-17-2007, 10:24 AM

Hi,

Just wanted to say welcome from another Ontario gal (just north of Toronto).
I've an alcoholic in recovery, and I was recently diagnosed with PTSD, and also live with depression.
I'm glad to meet you!

Rowan

Fluttering · 09-17-2007, 10:49 AM

Wellandgal

Howdy...A big hearty welcome to you..So glad you are here.

It would be importatn for you to talk with your doctor and let him know the meds appear to be ineffective. IF he does not seem to hear you ask for a consult to another doctor. I am not sure what the rules are in Canada but here each and every person has a right to a second opinion.

It is important to be your own advocate...remember doctors are not God...go in prepared with information and questions

I will keep you in my prayers

**CarolD** · 09-17-2007, 01:44 PM

Welcome...

I do hope you find peace
Blessings

GailJ · 09-17-2007, 06:18 PM

Hi Wellandgal, glad you joined us, are you in AA

wellandgal07 · 09-18-2007, 02:21 AM

Yes I am in the AA program. I have been in it for 3 months. Thank you all for welcoming me.

***indigo*** · 09-18-2007, 03:38 AM

Welcome to SR it's a great place, I have two of my four adult children with bipolar, it's not the end and can be greatly helped with medication and therapy. I would suggest that you talk to your doctor too.

GailJ · 09-18-2007, 06:50 PM

Do you have a doctor you trust?

Harley3801 · 09-18-2007, 07:41 PM

Welcome! I hope you can talk to your dr. about what you're dealing with . . . and perhaps he or she can put you in touch with someone who can help. I hope you find it!

Fluttering · 09-18-2007, 08:27 PM

Wellandgal
how are you doing?

Thinking of you and praying for the best for you

***indigo*** · 09-19-2007, 04:47 AM

How are you feeling today? Let us know when you are able to and feel comfortable with us all.
Be kind to yourself

indie

wellandgal07 · 09-20-2007, 11:38 AM

Thanks for asking the past few days have been a little better. I made an appointment with my doctor to talk to him about my meds. I hope everyone is well on this beautiful sunny day.

**Rowan** · 09-20-2007, 11:41 AM

I'm glad today is a better day for you, WG!

GailJ · 09-21-2007, 11:14 AM

glad to here your feeling better. please keep posting.

wellandgal07 · 09-21-2007, 10:37 PM

I feel lousy today. I went out with a friend last night and they went to a bar. I felt out of place and when we got there it was very crowed. I can't stand being around that many people. After a while we left, my friend completely plastered and they wanted me to come with then to another place. They left me stranded downtown in Toronto with no idea how to get home. Its lucky that earlier that day I found a bus pass and had knowledge of where I was a little. By the time I got back to where I was staying I was a panic attack in myself.

daydream · 09-21-2007, 11:00 PM

(((((((((((((((((wellandgal07))))))))))))))))
I'm sorry to hear you had such a rough night. I get panicked in crowds too, so I can relate, and being stranded is never fun.... Do something to treat yourself. Sounds like buble bath time.

***indigo*** · 09-22-2007, 03:37 AM

Aw I'm sorry that you had a tough night, thank goodness you were able to get yourself back hme okay. Your friends didn't act like friends to me IMO. Be kind to yourself today.

hugs

**Rowan** · 09-22-2007, 07:44 AM

You're so young in sobriety, was it really a good idea to go to a bar?
Even now, after being sober a while, I couldn't go to a bar - and actually, wouldn't want to. I don't like hanging with people who are drinking and/or intoxicated, and temptation is too close for my liking. I hate crowds too - I feel like I'm going to explode if I don't get out of there.
Hopefully after some sleep you'll be feeling a bit better. hang in there.

Rowan

Fluttering · 09-22-2007, 10:29 PM

So glad you made it back safe. For me the bar scene is a tricky place to be.

True friends would not have left you like that...

Please keep posting and let us know how you are gtting along.
You doing anything good for yourself this week end?

09-17-2007, 07:39 AM	#1 (permalink)
wellandgal07 Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Welland, Ontario Posts: 5	I am new here I am new here and just wanted to tell a little about myself. I am 24 years old. A few years back I was diagnosed with Bi-Polar Depression. I also have PTSD. Over the past few years I have been going through some badly traumatic things. At first I tried to ignore my panic attacks to the back of my mind for those around me really needed my support. Now its come to the point that its affecting the way I act, the way I sleep or don't sleep. It is starting to affect my relationships with those dear to me and I cannot find proper help where I live. I am at the end of my rope with my panic attacks and night terrors. I have gotten to the point that I am in a constant state of panic and paranoia. Please help.

09-17-2007, 08:43 AM	#2 (permalink)
Paulie It is what it is!!! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Sobriety Posts: 5,518	Welcome to SR. You ask for help, but my dear we are not doctors here. I suggest that you keep trying with doctors to find the right medication if that is what they suggest. I sugguest that you look for support groups in your area, sharing with others that understand how you feel because they have been there is more comforting than you can even imagine. Again welcome, there is a PTSD forum on this site, please take a look if you have not already, you will find some good information there. __________________ I know more about how to live than I did yesterday, but not as much as I'll know tomorrow. Today, Ill learn something new~JFT, 1/27/06 The difference between a good day and a bad day, is about 2 days~Ann of SR

09-17-2007, 09:04 AM	#3 (permalink)
51anna Forum Leader Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Dancing in the Light Posts: 11,028	Hi and Welcome, There is help for you and I really hope that you talk to your dr about these issues. There are medications available that can help a lot with anxiety/depression. And, there is also counselling for ptsd which can be valuable to you. __________________ Anna "I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. Maya Angelou

09-17-2007, 10:49 AM	#6 (permalink)
Fluttering Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fluttering About Posts: 2,679	Wellandgal Howdy...A big hearty welcome to you..So glad you are here. It would be importatn for you to talk with your doctor and let him know the meds appear to be ineffective. IF he does not seem to hear you ask for a consult to another doctor. I am not sure what the rules are in Canada but here each and every person has a right to a second opinion. It is important to be your own advocate...remember doctors are not God...go in prepared with information and questions I will keep you in my prayers __________________

09-17-2007, 01:44 PM	#7 (permalink)
CarolD Forum Leader Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dallas, Ga. USA Posts: 15,187	Welcome... I do hope you find peace Blessings __________________ Each Day Sober Is A Victory!! Joy In AA Recovery!

09-17-2007, 10:11 AM	#4 (permalink)
wellandgal07 Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Welland, Ontario Posts: 5	Thank you for your reply

09-17-2007, 10:24 AM	#5 (permalink)
Rowan Social Network Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 8,913	Hi, Just wanted to say welcome from another Ontario gal (just north of Toronto). I've an alcoholic in recovery, and I was recently diagnosed with PTSD, and also live with depression. I'm glad to meet you! Rowan

09-17-2007, 06:18 PM	#8 (permalink)
GailJ Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ontario Posts: 471	Hi Wellandgal, glad you joined us, are you in AA __________________ May Joy and Happiness Find You.

09-18-2007, 02:21 AM	#9 (permalink)
wellandgal07 Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Welland, Ontario Posts: 5	Yes I am in the AA program. I have been in it for 3 months. Thank you all for welcoming me.

09-18-2007, 03:38 AM	#10 (permalink)
*indigo* Community Greeter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Mid-Life Express Posts: 9,133	Welcome to SR it's a great place, I have two of my four adult children with bipolar, it's not the end and can be greatly helped with medication and therapy. I would suggest that you talk to your doctor too. __________________ When you judge others, you do not define them, you define yourself." Namasté

09-18-2007, 06:50 PM	#11 (permalink)
GailJ Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ontario Posts: 471	Do you have a doctor you trust? __________________ May Joy and Happiness Find You.

09-18-2007, 07:41 PM	#12 (permalink)
Harley3801 Day One's Can RIP!!! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Far & Wide Posts: 239	Welcome! I hope you can talk to your dr. about what you're dealing with . . . and perhaps he or she can put you in touch with someone who can help. I hope you find it! __________________ Harley Before you speak, ask yourself: Is it kind? Is it necessary? Is it true? Does it improve on the silence? ~ Sai Baba ~

09-18-2007, 08:27 PM	#13 (permalink)
Fluttering Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fluttering About Posts: 2,679	Wellandgal how are you doing? Thinking of you and praying for the best for you __________________

09-19-2007, 04:47 AM	#14 (permalink)
*indigo* Community Greeter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Mid-Life Express Posts: 9,133	How are you feeling today? Let us know when you are able to and feel comfortable with us all. Be kind to yourself indie __________________ When you judge others, you do not define them, you define yourself." Namasté

09-20-2007, 11:38 AM	#15 (permalink)
wellandgal07 Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Welland, Ontario Posts: 5	I am doing better Thanks for asking the past few days have been a little better. I made an appointment with my doctor to talk to him about my meds. I hope everyone is well on this beautiful sunny day.

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09-20-2007, 11:41 AM	#16 (permalink)
Rowan Social Network Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 8,913	I'm glad today is a better day for you, WG!

09-21-2007, 11:14 AM	#17 (permalink)
GailJ Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ontario Posts: 471	glad to here your feeling better. please keep posting. __________________ May Joy and Happiness Find You.

09-21-2007, 10:37 PM	#18 (permalink)
wellandgal07 Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Welland, Ontario Posts: 5	I feel lousy today. I went out with a friend last night and they went to a bar. I felt out of place and when we got there it was very crowed. I can't stand being around that many people. After a while we left, my friend completely plastered and they wanted me to come with then to another place. They left me stranded downtown in Toronto with no idea how to get home. Its lucky that earlier that day I found a bus pass and had knowledge of where I was a little. By the time I got back to where I was staying I was a panic attack in myself.

09-21-2007, 11:00 PM	#19 (permalink)
daydream Obsessed Pug Momma Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Probably at Wal-Mart Posts: 1,275	(((((((((((((((((wellandgal07)))))))))))))))) I'm sorry to hear you had such a rough night. I get panicked in crowds too, so I can relate, and being stranded is never fun.... Do something to treat yourself. Sounds like buble bath time. __________________ ~~~ Love ME, Love my PUGS! ~~~

09-22-2007, 03:37 AM	#20 (permalink)
*indigo* Community Greeter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Mid-Life Express Posts: 9,133	Aw I'm sorry that you had a tough night, thank goodness you were able to get yourself back hme okay. Your friends didn't act like friends to me IMO. Be kind to yourself today. hugs __________________ When you judge others, you do not define them, you define yourself." Namasté

09-22-2007, 07:44 AM	#21 (permalink)
Rowan Social Network Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 8,913	You're so young in sobriety, was it really a good idea to go to a bar? Even now, after being sober a while, I couldn't go to a bar - and actually, wouldn't want to. I don't like hanging with people who are drinking and/or intoxicated, and temptation is too close for my liking. I hate crowds too - I feel like I'm going to explode if I don't get out of there. Hopefully after some sleep you'll be feeling a bit better. hang in there. Rowan

09-22-2007, 10:29 PM	#22 (permalink)
Fluttering Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fluttering About Posts: 2,679	So glad you made it back safe. For me the bar scene is a tricky place to be. True friends would not have left you like that... Please keep posting and let us know how you are gtting along. You doing anything good for yourself this week end? __________________

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