Stress Center Peer Support

I haven't posted much, but I did post a little history about me on the Session 3 board earlier this week. I've dealt with anxiety for 20 yrs, mostly generalized anxiety disorder and some panic/social anxiety. Got a hold on it really well off and on and was doing great for the last few yrs. Had a fam...

I've had Generalized Anxiety Disorder since I was 16. I'm now 36. I've had bouts that are worse than others over the years. I've also had Panic Disorder and Social Anxiety Disorder. It all tied together. Over the years, I've learned to work with myself (notice I didn't say against myself) to blot ou...

I feel like it would make the scary thoughts worse to write them down and bring them more to the front of my mind. I understand the concept, but taking the time to stop and write them down verses just trying to replace the thought and move along seems counterproductive.