jumping in…..
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HI ,smile I am a mother of a 15 year old daughter who is having stress and panic attacks making it impossible for her to go to school at the moment..agrophobia is in the family. i think her stress was induced by a very demanding curriculim at her past school..we have been to counsellours…i guess what I need is just some support or ideas of helping her..she does want to get back to school…I feel her intense pressure on herself..paxil has been reccommended ….umm..I am not sure what more to say…being a newbie to this<grin..anyway…it’s a start…am very curious ..is this mostly adults writing..because I would like to encourage her to write for herself…as she knows herself exactly what occurs ..rapid breathing etc…it is so nice to have found this forum..already reading some of the other postings has been helpful… thanks…and smile…one day at a time.. TILT
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: HI ,smile Hi Tilt! 
Welcome to ASAP! : I am a mother of a 15 year old daughter who is having stress and panic : attacks making it impossible for her to go to school at the : moment..agrophobia is in the family. i think her stress was induced by a : very demanding curriculim at her past school..we have been to : counsellours…i guess what I need is just some support or ideas of helping : her..she does want to get back to school…I feel her intense pressure on : herself..paxil has been reccommended ….umm..I am not sure what more to : say…being a newbie to this<grin..anyway…it’s a start…am very curious : ..is this mostly adults writing.. We get everyone from teens to elders posting here. I, myself, that is me, am a 32-year old teenager. : because I would like to encourage her to : write for herself…as she knows herself exactly what occurs ..rapid : breathing etc…it is so nice to have found this forum..already reading : some of the other postings has been helpful… All sufferers of anxiety-panic disorders, as well as friends and relatives, doctors, psychologists, psychiatrists, etc. are always welcome here. All, except people that are trying to sell us worthless and bogas remedies. : thanks…and smile…one day at a time.. Best Wishes, Arthur
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** TILT, I’d like to hear from her. She’s the one who can relate her feelings the best, and get involved in an exchange. She may have fears that she may not be comfortable talking about with those close to her, but she may free up in a forum such as this. I think you should ask her two things. One, would she feel comfortable confinding her thoughts here, where she would be safe, I might ad. Two, would she prefer to keep it "private," as in not having to share this group with her mother. Don’t take that wrong, as I think that your support, and even your "jumping in" is great! It shows your concern as a caring parent. BUT, maybe she would prefer that her thoughts remain "secret." It could go either way, but if she asks for privacy, please be willing to give it to her. We know that you’re there for her, and I’m sure she knows that too. There is also the subject of seeing the "best" doctor who specializes in panic disorder that you can find. I’m sure that you’re seeking that out for her. YOU’RE NOT ALONE……EJK — The food here is terrible, and the portions are so small.
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HI ,smile I am a mother of a 15 year old daughter who is having stress and panic attacks making it impossible for her to go to school at the moment..agrophobia is in the family. [......] am very curious ..is this mostly adults writing..because I would like to encourage her to write for herself…
Hi Tilt There’s all ages here, but I don’t think that’s at all important. I’ve met literally hundreds of PD-folk in real life over the years and I’m convinced that age is absolutely immaterial when working through this together. My own best PD-friend is 24 years my senior yet our age gap has never made a scrap of difference in the 14 years that I’ve known the guy. Tell your daughter to feel free to share her fears here. Best wishes — ROB… "high mileage but reliable!"
