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OK, ME TOO.
I have mild panic/anxiety disorder. It comes out of nowhere and feels like I am suffocating.
I am not on meds for it, and don't wish to be unless my doc says its absolutely necessary, which she doesn't think are necessary at this point in time.
I started therapy about 6 weeks ago and it has been IMMENSELY helpful. I notice already I am calmer and I react to situations differently. Things that trigger my panic/anxiety still start to... but my mind kicks in and I can just about talk myself out of it. My panic/anxiety stems from some childhood issues, which I am working out in therapy.
I don't think you can really use GAD as an excuse for bad behavior. I've never had a full blown attack around mr amycat-- I think because I feel so safe and protected with him -- but when I do have them, I know who I can and cannot turn to to talk me down and all that. If anything, I become more courteous to others, harder on MYSELF when they are happening.
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