Stress Center Peer Support

Getting there is the battle. Ive always been active and in sports, but since leaving college backed down from a solid training plan. Over the past couple of years, ive gone off and on to the gym and can really notice the anxiety level rise when I take extended breaks. Everyone feels self-concious wh...

So, Ive posted on disturbing thoughts before and have ridden about a 2 month roller coaster of the worst thoughts I've ever had. As most of you know, these things always seem to flare up during stress times, so in other words not the ideal times to deal with anything like this. On the bright side, i...

I've started Imp of the Mind over Christmas break and it is definitely a good read. My thoughts are getting better (relative) and at least im able to think about them in a more realistic manner. Im trying to let them just pass through me and not run away from any trigger situations (i.e. stay away f...

Actually im not on the program right now. Although im always open to suggestions. My main issue right now is just accepting me. For me, failure is a big deal, and success is short lived if ever iternalized. Im super driven successfull guy with lots of friends and a good family. But somehow im always...

It has been a ride. Late July I took my trip to the ER with what I thought was a heart attack. The doc said it was anxiety and I should see my MD if it continues. Two months of off and on panic syndrome led me to the MD, who introduced me to low dosage of Paxil (10mg to 20mg after 2 wks). A week int...