Stress Center Peer Support

I have to admit that obsessing with certain thoughts creates anxiety. At times it can be overwhelming and it seems that the more you think about it the more agitated one can become! It is horrible. Controlling these thoughts is crucial because once one learns how to deflate it will not be nearly as ...

Yes, it very normal. The only thing I can say is that float with the feeling and do not allow this to overwhelm you. When you give it too much thought it may make you feel worse. So, float with it and use positive and soothing dialogue. It will pass because it really does!

I have to say that if one thing is true is that I am big on worrying and feeling guilty. This is difficult for me becasue I seem to worry endlessly about things that are not on my business. I don't do it intentionally. I just do it!! There have been times that I have been unable to sleep. It is ridi...

It is hard because one may not feel comfortable voicing an opinion. I personally do not necessarily have that problem... It depends who it is. Well,I feel that way about a person I care about. I have found it incredibly hard. Max does not help much either. Often times he is content to listen and not...

Being quiet is not bad. That is who you are. When people do not understand they become critical because the behavioe is not deemed normal. You are who you are!! There is nothing wrong with that. We are all different. Just because you are an introver does not mean you are strange. So, you feel open w...

Magical Thinking is self explanatory. It is make beleive. It is a fanatasy. It is something that it not real but, it is a place where anything goes. On the other hand, God is real. God is a being or spirit that you can trust. One who does listen to our needs. One who we can run to when we need help ...

I guess, that, what if thinking is a bad habit. This is where most of my anticipatory anxiety comes from. I hve a habit of thinking the worst scenario and just build on it! The bottom line is that it is crucial to break the habit. It is then, that peace will be found. iI personally struggle on a dai...

O.k. I do know what my problem is. It is called anxiety and depression. I have come to realize in this session that I have unrealistic views of many things!! Especially my expectations of others. How do you like this one? I had my beleif that because I do not have the things that I want that my sibl...

Here it goes, I am going on a trip in less than two weeks! I have all sorts of emotions that I am feeling. Such as, happy, fearful, excited but anxious, uncertain but hopeful. Iam a mess!! Why? There is an unresloved situation in my personal life and am going to open up to him and let him know how I...

Yes, I have had panic attacks at night while sleeping. I try not to let it bother me because I know what it is. I use Celestial seasonings "Sleepy Time or Tension Tamer". I also use Bach's " Rescue Remedy". When this occurs try to remember what it is ans relax. Remember that you should face it head ...