Stress Center Peer Support

I am starting to recognize and identify the attacks, but sometimes I get so caught up in them I can't say the words "it's just anxiety, nothing here to be afraid of." When you feel anxiety coming on what is the first thing you do?

Darren- I found that doing things that I wanted to do, despite the fear, was the best choice. Once you are on holiday, immerse yourself in some activity with your children...swimming, hiking, biking. Getting involved with them will take you out of your worries, even if just for a little while. It wi...

I have something that is helping with the ups and downs...practicing gratitude when I am feeling anxious (thankful for my family, friends, the day etc). Occasionally, I have no anxiety at all. Other days mild anxiety and other days full blown anxiety attacks. Any suggestions to get things to even ou...

Thanks for the encouragement...I also seem to be crying more, which actually feels good. I keep things pretty bottled up. I'm hoping my anxiety will decrease and things will smooth out soon...the yoyo effect is discouraging!

I've been using the program for about a month and am finding my body symptoms are less severe than initially. However, I seem to have one good day where I'm "getting" the program, only to suddenly start having body symptoms (headache, sweating, palpitations) out of the blue. Any suggestions? When th...