Stress Center Peer Support

I just went to the doctor for some typical blood work and my white blood count (WBC) is lower than normal. Of course I am freaking out about it - I looked up what could cause it and there are so many things it could be including cancer! Does anyone else have a low WBC perhaps caused by anxiety? I am...

I put up a post about this last month or so - and I am having the exact same problem!! My heart starts racing - I can't catch my breath and I have trouble swallowing. Super strange because I have always been very athletic - which makes me even more upset because I know I am capable, but I am almost ...

Hi there! Thanks for your reply. I am not sure if it reallly has to do with me being a perfectionist. I guess it is more just trying to be a positive person and giving people the benefit of the doubt. My question really is - to be happy, don't we have to have trust in others? If we are constantly se...

But when I was listening to this session - I was thinking - so am I being told that I need to become a pessimist, in a way? If I don't expect much out of people, then I feel like I am not going to trust anyone and just do things on my own. Does this make sense? I guess if I go into a situation not e...

Thanks for your advice - I will definitely try that. Great idea!

Hey RN2010 - I am feeling the SAME way - I can barely go to the gym now because I am convinced that I will stop breathing. My mouth is so dry that I can't swallow and I feel like I can't get air in. Then I get worked up - feel like my throat is getting tight and I have to leave. Exercise has been su...

I have started Session 3 and I know this is going to be the biggest challenge for me, because I LOVE external validation. I have always needed it to thrive - awards in school, trophies for sports. medals for charity work. In most aspects of my life, external validation has keep me motivated and movi...

The subway is one of the worst places for me. Before I even get on, I start getting worked up and think - what if I freak out - there are so many people - what if I pass out - there is no where for me to go! I get the anxiety on the way to work and on the way home. Yesterday I had the worst attack w...

I have been having panic attacks for about 5 years now, and in my mind, I don't see how I can make them stop forever. I had one of the worst ones ever yesterday, and I came home and listened to Session 2. After listening, I realized that I did try to do most of the things that were said - but I stil...

Yes - I am new to this too and so far so good! Really spend your time on the CDs - and I HIGHLY recommend listening to the deep relaxation CD. It centers me and is a great way to chill out! I also have been to the ER a couple times because I am convinced something is wrong with me. I always can find...