Stress Center Peer Support

I am starting a medical weight loss program. My doctor has prescribe me Phentermine to help control my appetite. One of the side effects is nervousness. I was wondering has anyone else tried this. She said it would not affect my anxiety, but I am not sure.

Britgal, you are not going to lose you mind. I am sure your symptoms are caused by hormonal changes, which is understandable. I have not had your surgery, but I know people who have and they went through the same thing. It will pass. Hang in there.

I can not get into the chat area. Every time I open it, I get a blank screen with a small icon in the upper left corner. It there a problem with the site or my computer. If anyone can help with this please let me know. Thanks!

I had a dream last night that I had died. It wasn't a nightmare, but when I woke up I became worried. I started asking myself, is this a preminition or am I about to die? I have been doing so well, and now this almost puts me back at square one. I try not read into things like I used to like bad fee...

I read the book and it is a great book.

I have not been diagnosed with OCD, but these same thoughts have gone through my head. I used to worry, "what if I'm gay?" when I know I am not. I also worry about the same thing with my son. I'm constantly watching out for this. The program has helped me a great deal with the obsessive negative tho...

Jeanne, with such a positive attitude, I am sure you will eventually be off meds for good. I'm still taking my buspar. I'm scared to let it go. In due time.

Even though you may have anxiety at times, if you have done the program, you should be able to comfort and remind yourself that you know what this is, and that you've overcome it before. I know that has been a comfort to me since the first time I overcome this problem. I have setbacks at times but i...

Lisalee, I had the same problem. What really helped me was picking up a book and reading until I became tired and fell asleep. I really took pressure off of myself by adapting the attitude "Oh well, if I fall asleep great. If not, it's a drag, but it won't kill me." There's a book "Hope for nervous ...

Omg I had this SAME EXACT FEAR!!! Are you kinda worried that the world is just going to end in general? I'm a christian too, and when I heard that the world was supposed to end in 2012 I started to freak out. Honestly, I wouldn't be so scared if God came then...but it shouldn't cause God doesn't tel...