Stress Center Peer Support

Good Luck!!! I'm pulling for you! I'm no expert, but you probably need to remind yourself to be patient...don't get discouraged if it takes awhile.

After about week 11 of the program, I decided to wean off of my anti-depressant (Lexapro), and began the weaning process SLOWLY, and AFTER I talked to my doctor (just a general MD). The first few weeks off were hindered with some withdrawal side effects but overall I felt great and proud of myself. ...

You might want to give yourself some hope by beginning to "quietly" look around for another job opportunity. Even if it takes awhile to find the right job (or the right group of people), just having the hope may be uplifting...and who knows...you may find a better group of people to work with, who w...

Kalina (Kara), I totally understand the instant gratification thing (my wife calls it impatience). For me, session 4 (I think) about "expect less, get more" was a key in learning a little patience. It's OK to be discouraged emotionally, but intellectually I needed to keep reminding myself that this ...

Finally caved in and decided to post a little success story, just to get it out of my system. I'm in Week 14 and have had fantastic success in conquering my general "up-tight" nature (OK, call it "anxiety") and my depression. I'm currently an active 51-year old man and have been battling some form o...