Stress Center Peer Support

Yes, I agree your childhood can cause depression/anxiety. My dad is an alcoholic and my mom was abusive. Even for people who grew up in a great home, there may be constant pressures or expectations that can cause anxiety/depression as well. If your parents weren't supportive to equip you with skills...

I would suggest being loving and compassionate, especially if he is nervous or scared about starting school. Don't make it a "big deal". Let him be who he is. Getting upset at him can cause him to internalize your reaction that "having my own illnesses, thoughts, feelings, etc." is not "okay" becaus...

Here goes!!! 1. Feeling of no being able to breath. 2. Fear of being the in hospital hooked up to machines. 3. Always afraid someone will drug me :) 4. Always tired 5. Fear of travel 6. Feeling like I can not swallow. 7. Dizziness 8. Mood swings 9. Depression 10. Seeing spots 11. BRIDGES 12. Going C...