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Hi Ally The book is really really old and its called 'Feel the Fear and Do it Anyway'. I don't know why but it just really struck a chord with me. I even went to a group meeting two weeks ago. And let me tell you it was sooooo nerve-racking you know that thing they do making you sit in a circle, and then go round and introducing yourself and saying why your there?! For me it was a really big thing because a sympton of my 'thing' was that I found it hard to look people in the eyes, or even listen to them talking without running away. To be able to participate in a group discussion was simply amazing and shocking to me! I don't for one second believe that everyones problems are the same, and I think that we all respond to different treatments differently. But I do think that everyone can benefit from the power of positive thinking, and thats's really what Dr Susan Jeffers teaches. Everyday is something that I have to work on I'm not a naturally optimistic person anymore, so I really have to push through my fears everyday.
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What was the book called??? Well done and keep moving forward!!!
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Hi BlondieUK, This is wonderful news! Your story is not trivial at all. It is a major accomplishment! Thanks so much for sharing it here with all of us. Your story will inspire many on this site. Wishing you continued success and enjoyment in life! Casey _____________________________ The Panic Center Support Team
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Well done, i just have to say that it does sound like that you are on the road to recovery, you must be feeling elated. I am on in citalopram and its helping me a bit, i wish i could be as strong. Anyway Congratulations on your success.
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Hi Everyone How goes it ? I just wanted to post something quickly as I'm about to go to the gym in a second! I think I really need to let everyone know how much beter everything is for me now. A few months ago I went to my doctor and after almost 2 years of agoraphobia/anxiety/panic attacks was ready to go onto paxil. I had been fighting against this for so long as I felt (like alot of agoraphobics) that taking medication would do something awfull to me and that I'd lose control, or become some zombie. I came out of the clinic with a prescription for citrolopram, and a heavy sinking feeling - this was it. I went home and sat for a long time just thinking of this journey that my 'thing' as I call my anxiety had taken me on. I don't really know what but something changed and I decided that I needed to dig deep and find something more. At this time someone gave me a copy of a book that I dare say has changed my life. I never took the meds, I'm now back at work and at University, going to the gym. I feel amazing. On the 17th of November Im going to a friends birthday party, it's in a nightclub in London and this has been one of my biggest fears for a while...having to go to somewhere with crowds and loud music. But I think I can do this ! This may sound trivial to some people but for me it is a big deal. Im not saying I'm cured ....but I think I'm on the way . The purpose of this loooonnngggg essay is that I just wanted everyone to know that there is hope. And things really can change.

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