HI, I am 34 years old. I have two kids. I use to be a very outgoing -  no one could tell me what to do type of person. Then I don't know what happened. I started suffering from panic attacks, agrophobia, insomnia and depression. I started to have major symptoms about 11 years ago. I have been on all kinds of meds and only one seemed to help but I was so druged I couldn't remember anything. So I have been trying to fix this myself for the last 5 years with no meds. It is such a slow process I am about to give up. On top of my anxiety, I have a deviated septum, sinus problems and my tonsills have been swollen for about 4 years on one side. It goes down a little then right back up. It has pushed my Hyoid bone ( a small thin bone in your neck ) up into my throat. This makes it difficult to swallow. I can't eat when it is up because food gets stuck on it and I choke. Besides that my life is wonderful. I am hoping to maybe find some people who are going through the same or similar problems. Maybe we can find a way to get better. All the doctors keep telling me it is all in my head. Well duh, where else would it be? I am just afraid that if I don't take care of my problems that the constant worrying will lead to a more serious condition- like heart desease or cancer. I haven't been able to see a doctor for about 4 years because it is so difficult for me to leave my house. I love to drive, I just hyperventelate very quickly and have to come right back home. I get dizzy and my chest hurts and I can't breathe. Then as soon as I get in the door it all goes away. I get so mad. Has anyone ever gotten over this without meds? If so I would really appreciate any suggestions you may have, on anything I have mentioned. I am not ashamed of my conditions. I will openly tell anyone who asks or even tell those who look confused as to why I can't function like a normal human being. I got sick of making up excuses as to why I couldn't go to the store or to the ball game or to the Birthday party. I would give just about anything to be able to drive somewhere - anywhere without thinking I was going to quit breathing or die from something. Anyway, God bless anyone who will take the time to read this long boring entry and will take the time to help. Have a wonderful day.