And Welcome

I'm glad you introduced yourself and started a thread! By doing that, you not only get one-on-one support, yet also your condition can help someone else who may be searching around for answers (like most of us who end up here!)

I'm sorry about your head injury. Do you still have pain or get regular headaches since this accident?

The part of your post that stuck out the most was the 'panic attacks' you describe. I've had one or two of those in my whole life......they are absolutely horrible!! .....and try explaining one to someone who has no idea what they are.......frustrating!!
I would suggest using the 'search' feature at the top of the page and type in 'panic attack' and you'll get alot of previous posts pop up.....
There is a mental health forum here, but that doesn't sound like what you are trying to target.....but wouldn't hurt to check it out as well!

Regarding your friend w/PTSD, I'm glad he has you to talk to. Here's a direct link to the PTSD forum here to click on....

http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/fo...aysprune=&f=98

Maybe some of the info there can benefit you with the panic attacks.

So glad you're here
Truly Caring
Rae