SEPTEMBER 15, 2002

Today was an emotionally exhausting day.  Mom and I went to K-Mart and separated to look for different things and I had an attack.  I needed to sit, but I couldn't and couldn't find mom.  Eventually we found each other but it was too late - I already had the beginnings of a panic attack.  I cried the next 2 hours.  I'm almost 18 and I can't do anything alone.  I really miss my independence.  But the way things are now, I'm afraid to be separated from anyone at all.  Even if it is just for a short bit because I never know when an attack will hit me.  Instead of going to the fair, my friend and I will find something more laid-back to do.  I'm relieved.

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