I have found that friends who live a thousand miles away,
Have added color to my life in written words they say.
They always show more interest, than friends along the street,
Who do not know my thoughts at all, though many times we meet.
I would not trade this priceless gift, for anything on earth,
Because through correspondence,
I have found what friends are worth.
...Author unknown
Connie Richards, 47
Comments: Would like to share thoughts and letters with people who have PAD and may it be male or female. I have had PAD for about 20 years and sometimes it's real bad, sometimes it goes away for months, but can't travel on plane or too far, but love to travel when the PAD isn't traveling with me. Have been on and off pills trying not the st.johns wort, still not sure. Love to hear from anyone interested in writing.
From: Lake Havasu City, AZ, USA
Email: cobra@ctaz.com
From: California, USA
Email: marnells@snowcrest.net
Hobbies: Trains, radio (ham, scanners), "surfing" the internet.
From: Nashville, Tennessee, USA
Email: stucker1@bellsouth.net
Hobbies: Painting, crocheting, traveling
From: Green Valley Ranch, Nevada, USA
Email: Debisy@aol.com
Hobbies: I love to do decopage, cake decorating, reading, doing mosaic work and cooking.
Comments: I have had agoraphobia and panic problems for as long as I can remember. I am originally from New York but have lived in Michigan for 5 years and just moved to Nevada a little over a year ago.
I have been married for 6 years and it has caused quite a bit of trouble in my marriage. Now we are trying to work things out but I am still VERY limited as to what I can do alone or with someone. I refuse to take drugs for this. I did decide to take Paxil but I had terrible side effects from it and found that I am somewhat comfortable in NOT taking meds.
I would love to find someone in my area in Nevada who has the same problem. It's been very difficult for me here and I have not found a place to help with this specific problem or people who suffer from the same thing.
From: Bayfield, CO, USA
Email: bpiccoli@southern-ute.nsn.us
Hobbies: Music, writing, outdoor sports, ie hunting, fishing, etc.
Comments: I'm a very outspoken individual with a lot of different kinds of interests. I have had problems with anxiety in the past but am currently enjoying a good recovery. I believe very strongly in our own power to control anxiety using positive thinking and positive acting kinds of things. Not many agree with me on this because it sounds too easy. The exact opposite is true however, it has been one of the most difficult things I have ever done. Only the concept sounds easy.
February 7, 2002
Eileen, 51
Email:
alwayseileen@hotmail.com
Interests: I love movies, reading true crime novels, current events, the ocean and my dog, Stormie, a Shelte.
Comments: Hi. I am married and have a 15 yr old son. I have had
anxiety problems for over 20 years. and unfortunately my teenage son
has bad panic attacks and agoraphobia.
I would like pen pals.
Anne, 52
From: Louisiana, USA
Email:Antiq51@aol.com
Comments: . I have two children, daughter 26 and a son 21. He is handicapped. I suffer from panic and
anxiety disorder. My panic attacks are somewhat under control, but my
anxiety is very high. I was also homebound last year for a few months.
I have had several setbacks in the last 6 months. I would like to be able to chat with people who really understand what it is like to deal with this every day.
Jeannette, 53
From: British Columbia, Canada
Email: betta_fish2001@msn.com
Hobbies: Reading, gardening, knitting, baking, sailing and the Internet.
Comments: I am a married home-maker with two daughters and three grandchildren. I also have 2 chihuahuas, 1 cockatiel, 1 froggie and 4 fishies:)
I am interested in becoming email pals with others who experience anxiety and depression and will answer all replies.I look forward to hearing from all corners of the globe.
November 27, 2001
Peter, 54
From: Toronto, Ontario
Email: Pbee13@hotmail.com
Interests: Yoga, Collecting, Zen, Music, Languages, Meditating
Comments: I have had social anxiety, some depression since I was young. (and procrastination - I put off mentioning that...LOL)
I am improving due to therapy, medication and practice. I'd like to correspond with someone similar, I guess and/or someone who is interested in or has experience with cognitive therapy or Dr. David Burns' self-help books. Thank you.
From: Silverdale, Washington, USA
Email: jimthompson@prodigy.net
Comments: I have had PAD for at least 35 years. I have a support group. Love chatting on the net and receiving and sending email. Looking for people who can help me and maybe I can help them.
From: Port Orchard, Washington
Email: jgitchell@budsters.com
Comments: I have had panic attacks since I was a teen.
February 8, 2002
Elizabeth,
Email:
raysbubba@hotmail.com
Comments: Hello, My name is Elizabeth, I have four children, ages 12, 10, 7and 3.
I am married to the greatest man in the world.
I have suffered from agoraphobia for thirteen years now,
and its only been in the last three years that I have recieved treatment.
I am hopeing to find new friends who understand my condition.
Karen,
From: Vermont
Email: friendlyone2-@hotmail.com
Comments: My name is Karen. I am currently living in Vermont. I am married , and I am raising 4 children. (Yours, Mine and Ours type family :) ). I have suffered from Anxiety/panic for the last 2 or 3 years. I thought it was under control, but since we moved to Vermont from Maine, I am thinking not. So we are thinking of moving back to Maine as soon as possible. Would like to hear from anyone. Hope to hear from you soon.
Andrew,
Email:
drewc33@hotmail.com
Comments: I have 2 dogs and a terrible start in life. When I was born my dad left me and I always eat whenever I'm upset so I have become horizontially gifted and people make fun of me, I also look like an elf and people bug me and ask me if they can have some of my pixie dust. This life of mine really sucks so I need some pen pals so please write to me. Thank you
JODY, Female
From: Hillsborough, New Jersey, USA
Email: ReddheddNJ@aol.com
Hobbies: Horticulture, dancing, crossword puzzles, visiting historical places
Comments: This condition can keep you hostage for as long as you let it. It's cruel, insidious and sneaky, but eventually it does pass. There are good and bad days, and the one sentence that has gotten me through the hard times is: "The success is in the doing...not necessarily doing it in comfort." I've also found that if I face the fear head on, I "scare" it away.
From: New Manchester, West Virginia, USA
Email: sbarnhar@weir.net
Hobbies: Bicycling, music, animals and outdoors, computer graphics designing, eating out and watching movies.
Comments: I've suffered from Panic/Anxiety/Depression and sometimes Agoraphobia for the last 14 years. I am looking for new medications or natural ways to treat or cure this illness. If you'd like to be pen pals and work together to recover, please write to me.
From: Edwardsville.PA.
Email: Karen88788@aol.com
Comments: I have had panic and agoraphobia since I was a child.Looking to talk with someone in my neck of the woods if possible to hopefully get together and practice together.
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* Although I would hope that everyone who avails of the pen pal list will be trustworthy and forthright, the content of the correspondence that you receive is beyond my control.
Eileen
