Stress Center Peer Support

Yesterday, I had a horrible day and felt so panicky all day. I was so depressed about it. WHen I was out shopping I felt like I would jump right out of my skin. As others have related in their posts sometimes I try too hard to not have a panic attack that I can't live in the present and enjoy life. ...

Yesterday. I went to the DRs. for a urinary tract infection and he presecribed avelox. An hour after I took it I got light- headed, dizzy and my blood pressure shot up. From that episode it brought on extreme anxiety. Has anyone else had any side effects from this drug?
Elaine C

I was late going into menopause but I have had the same high anxiety feelings that alot of you have described. Some days are worse than others and I am trying to pinpoint why. I, too have had the dizzy, lightheadedness at times. I am trying to deal with this but it is really hard. Also, I have heart...

Hi, I am in my 50's and have wondered if some of this anxiety isn't related to menopause. I have hot flashes which increases my anxiety along with heart palpitations. I started the program 3 weeks ago and it has made a difference already in the way I feel. Hang in there you will do fine, too/ Elaine C

Driving on highways has been especially hard for me. I actually listen to one of the self-help tapes particulary # 3 the self-help talk. The more you drive the better it gets. Don't set yourself up for failure. Just say there are other people that feel this way, too and it's ok to be a little appreh...