Stress Center Peer Support

A lot of times it is not the position, as much as the reaction, delegation, and amount of pressure applied to yourself. I myself found the book, If You Want it Done Right, You Don't Have to Do it Yourself! , by Donna M. Gennet, Ph.D. Check it out--it really changed my perspective. I wish you the bes...

I am so proud of you!! YOU ROCK!! two semesters of online classes complete? Lets first take a second for KUDOS!! :D Some of us have been to the point of not wanting to get out of bed, let alone two full semesters of school! The classroom is a place to learn, just like your program. It is a safe plac...

You ABSOLUTELY can feel disoriented and out of control during a panic attack. The mind is so powerful that you can completely work yourself up. When in a panic attack a few things happen: Your body senses fear and then the fear manifests and releases chemicals into your body. The chemicals continue ...

Remind yourself that they are just thoughts, and that you control your thoughts. Also consider the worst case scenario: So you throw up, will you die? no. Will you have any lasting physical damage? no. We rationalize our fears any way we can, and ANYTHING can really take flight in our mind if we let...

I love that you are pointing out the good side. I love my personality because I find that I am a very quick learner and stay on top of most things. I multitask more than most and find it amazing how much I can get done in a small period of time. I know I was built this way for a reason and have deci...

Don't let anyone discourage you! You are definitely take great leaps and bounds. Make sure that you are not giving yourself unrealistic expectations and just enjoy the moment. You are attempting to do something most people wouldn't even consider---that in itself rocks! The will is much more impressi...

Do you feel them only for a few seconds, like a rush to the head? That could definitely be stress. Here is a site I found regarding some other options--hope this helps!
http://www.wdxcyber.com/nmood12.htm

I know it can be so hard to focus on yourself when you are reacting to others. I do recommend using some additional support. http://alcoholism.about.com/cs/info2/a/blfam.htm This is a cool start. :idea: We are all here to support your journey, and it is YOU time!! Lets start there. When you find you...

WOW! That is awesome!! How is the training going? I know sometimes it seems we have off days, but you are SO right, just training and trying is a huge triumph! I give you a lot of credit!!

Anxiety usually forces us to have unrealistic expectations of ourselves. It could very well be because you are putting too much pressure on the what you didnt get done in the day, and what needs to be done tomorrow. Especially if it is always occurring at the same time. Your roommate couldve stresse...