Hi Matt00,

My doctor just filled out my annual paperwork for compensation, and he listed my condition as severe and permanent. Makes one feel wonderful, you know? My "labels" are social anxiety, PTSD, agoraphobia, suicidal tendencies, and depression.

I began feeling anxious around people when I was only 10 years old, but I plowed right through it. You have to live your life, right? And I had no idea that there was anything to be done....it was just ME.

As the years went by, it got worse and worse until I finally hung my head in humiliation and went to see a doctor at the age of 38-years old. Then started the whole roller-coaster ride of trying one med after another and learning about the conditions and triggers. I am now 42-years old, and I have finally found my best medication regimen so far. I still have MANY problems concerning anxiety, but my point is:

YOU ARE YOUNG. Grab this condition while you still have the power to fight it with energy and enthusiasm of youth! Don't wait as long as I did. My whole life may have been totally different if I had taken charge of the situation when I was even in my 20's. Fight it now. Don't give it a chance to set up a little compartment in your brain and move in!!

Good luck and God bless,
Sandy