Stress Center Peer Support

The peer support group helps a lot because I've received responses from people like you who are experiencing similar feelings to mine. (Only people who have "been there" can truly understand.) I've had a very stressful week and am feeling very overwhelmed. (Got away from the program this week.) Esca...

Just wanted to add something important to my post about meds from earlier today. The benzodiazepines (Xanax, Ativan, Valium, Clonipin, etc.) are highly addictive and, although they are anti-anxiety drugs, they can have a rebound effect and cause or intensify depression. The body also builds a tolera...

Tommy and Westlynne - Thanks for responding to my request for help and support. Funny (not really) how meds have such different effects on every individual. I know many people who have been helped a lot by antidepressants, but I'm not one of them. Tommy, you said you've been on anti-anxiety meds suc...

I am in week 2 of the program and working on it diligently every day. I wake up anxious and my anxiety escalates to panic as the day progresses. Even though I often only sleep 3-4 hours, that is my only "calm" time. I realize part of my problem is probably anticipatory anxiety, but I'm also possibly...