Holding My Breath

Some people make it out alive ... some do not. I was one of the fortunate ones. Inconceivable, unbearable terror ruined years of my life and the lives of those close to me. I began having panic attacks many years ago. Those episodes finally reached a peak and turned into debilitating agoraphobia. I became unable to leave the safety and comfort of my own home. I was unable to perform the simplest of tasks. Life became excruciatingly painful and I wanted it to end. Why in today's society do we hear so much about depression, anxiety, and panic? What predestines a person to this malady? How do we change it? I can only hope my story of humiliation, devastation, and extreme fear will touch someone who may be suffering. This book is filled with my pain but it is also laced with excitement and humor. I found both as I traveled the world looking for answers.