Hi my name is Andy. I was diagnosed with social and generalized anxiety disorder as well as post-traumatic stress disorder about a year ago. But, I'm not sure if these are my underlying problems or just symptoms of a deeper problem. At any rate, I reached a difficult point in my life last year with depression, anxiety, and agoraphobia. Since then, I've gotten help and I've been able to recover and reach a level of healthy living again. My family life has been an ordeal since I was toddler because of several issues like alcoholism, child abuse, and family dysfunction in general. Recently, (about two years ago) my dad revealed that he is a transexual and has always had an inborn desire to be a woman. So in addition to the usual problems associated with living in an alcoholic family, it now feels like I have lost my dad too. And to compound my problems further, my brother (who has severe autism) will have to move away within the next year because my parents are getting too old and will be unable to take care of him. So it honestly feels like my family is disintegrating. In the meantime I'm trying the best that I can to graduate from college (I am an Accounting Major) and hoping that my dad will eventually return to the workforce (he's been unemployed for about eight years). Since I have started seeing a counselor and taking prescription medication, my life has improved exponentially and I'm starting to feel more like my old self. If anyone wants to talk or anything I would love to hear from you. Please feel free to leave me a comment or message!