TALK ABOUT YOUR ANXIETY!! I've struggled with anxiety and panic attacks for as long as I can remember. I spent years self-medicating with drugs and alcohol because I had no clue that what I was experiencing was anxiety. I thought I was broken, defected and the only person who felt this way. Now after years of recovery and therapy I have found that anxiety disorders are very common, especially among women. Anxiety often co-occurs with depression, mania, and substance use disorders. About 3.6 percent or 264 million people around the world have anxiety disorders. I'm sharing all of this to remind you that you are not alone. I had no clue that I was only making things worse by staying quiet and self medicating. You can feel better without drinking or drugging the anxiety away. I know that it can feel like no one understands what you're going through but know that I am always here to listen, help and guide you to a healthier way to deal with your anxiety and panic disorders. You are not ...