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by Waldo Hepinstein
Mon Nov 12, 2012 10:05 pm
Forum: Spirituality for Anxiety & Depression
Topic: Great quote for overcoming anxiety
Replies: 79
Views: 59150

Re: Great quote for overcoming anxiety

I am glad to hear that the quote "God helps those who help themselves" is helping some people. In actuality, that quote is not from the bible, instead it is from Benjamin Franklin. What I really like about God is that he helps me even when I am unable to help myself. Even when I am feeling like I am...
by Waldo Hepinstein
Mon Nov 12, 2012 9:48 pm
Forum: Depression
Topic: depression and testosterone
Replies: 1
Views: 3869

depression and testosterone

I have recently found out that low testosterone can mask it self as depression. I am not sure what is causing mine, but my testosterone is very low as well as other life challenges.
by Waldo Hepinstein
Wed Apr 22, 2009 10:24 am
Forum: Session 2 - Six Steps Designed to Put an End to Panic Attacks
Topic: PANIC ATTACKS/ ANXIETY WHILE DRIVING
Replies: 21
Views: 6165

Hi Tooth, Yes, I have driving anxiety. I've just started the program as well and am in the second week. I am starting to understand that there is no outside force causing the panic; it's me that's doing it. I believe it's because as sensitive people, we internalize so much of what we feel including ...
by Waldo Hepinstein
Wed Nov 19, 2008 3:24 pm
Forum: General Comments/Inquiries about
Topic: Adrenal depletion
Replies: 21
Views: 7579

any advice on how to go to bed before 10:00? I am one of those that kicks in at 10:00 and typically I go to bed around 12:30 and wake up around 6:00 or 6:30. the few times I have gone to bed at 11:00 I usually wake up around 5:00 in the morning. I know that having a stressful job doesn't help, but ...
by Waldo Hepinstein
Wed Nov 19, 2008 2:22 pm
Forum: General Comments/Inquiries about
Topic: GAD & Hashimoto's Disease Link
Replies: 5
Views: 2706

Jenny, yes, I have Hashimoto's disease and believe my anxiety is directly related.
by Waldo Hepinstein
Mon Oct 13, 2008 5:55 am
Forum: Prescription Medication Discussion
Topic: Paxil or Effexor
Replies: 15
Views: 5033

I've been on Paxil for 10 years as well. I've been able to successfully go off of it only during the summer, when I don't have to work. When I try to stop taking it during the school year, I've found myself slipping back into depression. I've often wondered, which would be easier, quitting my profes...