A few years ago, my life came to a complete halt. I went from being a confident, successful, and outgoing person to a complete wreck, scared of my own shadow and unable to leave the house with crippling anxiety and panic dissorder.

This blog began as part of my recovery. I started sharing what I was going through with close friends and family on social media, and I was overwhelmed by how many people had experienced their own battles with anxiety and panic attacks.

At the time, I wasn’t well enough to help anyone else, but I kept sharing my journey, the struggles and victories. Now, as I continue to rebuild my life, I want to use what I’ve learned in my recovery to help others find hope, healing, and a way forward.

The following blogs detail my journey from my first panic attack to being diagnosed with severe anxiety and panic disorder and my journey to recovery.

When first diagnosed with anxiety I felt so lost and confused which made my suffering worse, I hope through blogging I'm able to share the lessons I've learnt along the way so that others can learn to recover too and know they are not alone.

Anxiey Recovery

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Coming Out About My Anxiety - My first Social Media Post

Coming to terms with my anxiety and panic disorder and the start of my recovery journey.

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One Year Out From Hospital being diagnosed with Panic Disorder and Severe Anxiety

One Year Out From Hospital being diagnosed with Panic Disorder and Severe Anxiety

One Year Out From Hospital being diagnosed with Panic Disorder and Severe AnxietyGraeme Swatton
Published on: 15/08/2025

One year ago today I came out of hospital diagnosed with severe anxiety and panic disorder. It's been a long hard road to recovery but I'm making in roads

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Chinese New Year - Panic Attacks Galore!

Chinese New Year - Panic Attacks Galore!

Chinese New Year - Panic Attacks Galore!Graeme Swatton
Published on: 02/02/2025

Heading into town for the first time for Chinese New Year. Big Crowds = A big challenge

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Opening Up About Anxiety

Opening Up About Anxiety

Opening Up About AnxietyGraeme Swatton
Published on: 29/12/2024

The hardest thing about anxiety is knowing if you are getting better or not. More often than not it feels like you aren’t making any progress at all. You still feel stuck and trapped in this endless negativity loop of weird sensations in your body and your own mind trying to check what is wrong.

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The Biggest Struggle You Will Ever Face Is With Your Own Mind

The Biggest Struggle You Will Ever Face Is With Your Own Mind

The Biggest Struggle You Will Ever Face Is With Your Own MindGraeme Swatton
Published on: 13/12/2024

The journey to freedom and happiness lies within us. It lies deep in our subconscious. When you have no choice but to drown out the noise and search within then you really do start to find your inner strength and power. Post Description

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