Actually, that's an interesting thought... I'll be sure to keep that in mind. While my periods are fairly normal and regular, I'll have to keep track of when my attacks occurr in relation to them. Thanks much for that.

Juliana, thanks yet again. All your advice and support has been really helpful to me... and yes, I'm beginning to allow myself to realize that maybe I can't "fix" this by myself, and maybe it's not the end of the world that I need some help. Took me a heckuva while, but it's better than nothing. Hopefully I'll actually get the help I need... it'll be so hard to actually bug my parents for *shudder* therapy.

you all are wonderful,
~muse