Originally Posted by alphaomega

Hi there and welcome !

I just want you to know, I understand everything you are talking about. Both of my parents were alcoholics, as was my sister (who was also a prescription drug addict pharmacist that stole pills while dispensing them). So I know all about that part.

I, too, have severe panic disorder and have has episodes of agoraphobia. I had to take my last semester off of college, because the anxiety was so horrible, I couldn't sit through class.

Can I ask, do you use either drugs or alcohol at present ?