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i so agree with you...ive had it done to me and my parental rights were taking away from it years ago...im right with you on this one, you and your feelings are not alone

Thanks.....sucks dont it

I now don't trust getting into a car with anyone because of that behavior you have describes so well above. I get too anxious and I immediatedly start worrying and start the What ifs up. It makes me to nervous because what if I have a panic attack and I mention it and they do not accept me any more.

I have changed who I associate with now and that has been a great help to me. There are too many people out there who have anxiety and panic attacks not to run into them all the time and befriend them.

Also, it is slowly becoming more socially acceptable to admit you suffer from anxiety and panic as more people have come out and told of their struggles and suffering with this condition.

So when somebody condemns me now I try to avoid them if I can, if not I try to keep the tears to a minimum from the hurt feelings.

Good vent Elament. I hear ya! When I was diagnosed with Panic Disorder 5 years ago, I eventually lost my best friend of 25 years. She actually told me ( when I was too afraid to drive or stay home alone ) that I needed to ' just shake it off" and then had the GALL to tell my oldest son who was in college at the time that she thought I was just trying to get ATTENTION. Really??????? Yep, cause there is nothing better than living with panic attacks and anxiety for attention. WTF.

Supportive best friend, huh? Guess she didn't like it when I stopped being so much " fun''.

I will say that thank gosh I am lucky that I have a very supportive family and other close friends who have always been supportive. Some people honestly don't have a clue.

Peace ~

Gaye

That is one of the worst things people can do. KNowing you have a condition of any kind and using it against you.

Very low of them!

Vent away

Good vent.

It is a definite low if anyone does use it against someone suffering with anxiety.

I haven't had too much of a problem with people being mean to me about it but I don't share about it that often with people in fear that I would be misunderstood.

I am so sorry that happened to you e4now. That is extreme.

And luvmytitans. Attention? really? wow that is totally nuts to even suggest that is what you or any of us are doing. It's no picnic living with this at all and I have wanted to be free from it forever and the last thing I want is attention unless it's from my husband. LOL I am really so sorry you lost a long time friend over it.

yeah well i spose its another way to look positively at anxiety as is the way with any illness. Quickly sorts out the ones who really do care about you from the ones that have you in your life because it is "convienient" for them i guess.

Thank god for anxiety LOL

Yeah wahhh...woah is me....I need attention....I think I will rev up my heart to 150 plus beats as to ensure that my breathing feels rapid and labored and while I'm at it..I'll sling in some of them there full body shakes....yeah that'll get me some attention!! Pffft!!