Is there an age when you are more prone to developing Post Traumatic Stress Disorder? and why?

What is a good online support group for generalized anxiety disorder?

I’m new at this internet stuff but feel totally alone in the loss of my father, step father and great Aunt, all in the space of about 3 weeks, when I’m stressed I suffer with panic disorder as well, plus I’m in New zealand and long way from home (uk), and panic disorder, caused by the stress of the grief, is stopping me from getting on a 26hour plane journey.

Group based therapies for panic disorders are aimed at helping people develop good communication skills and be able to adequately express their feelings. Studies show that those afflicted with panic disorders find it difficult expressing their feelings. This makes them reticent and causes increased stress and anxiety levels. As they become more afraid at being assertive.

So, what is group therapy?

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I know a lot of people have found CBT to be very effective while other could greatly benefit in the guidance of others who have “been there, done that”. There currently is no online community for cognitive behavioral therapy, and I have a lot of experience building online communities. Does anyone who is doing/has done CBT think this would be beneficial? If you are interested, I’d be happy to contact you when it goes live… I would say I could have it online in less than a week.