Stress Center Peer Support

Icorum,
It's Mrs. W again. Please let me know how you're doing! I've been praying for you!

Mrs. W

Do any of you other women out there who suffer from anxiety notice that your anxiety triples when you're pms-ing? I am trying to cal myself down. I know why I am feeling this way and I'm trying to "float" with it and slow my breathing. I've even taken a xanax, but it is like this every month for a w...

Please don't give up on yourself and especially God. I don't know what your faith is, but I believe in God and I know he doesn't want this life for you. I'm wondering if you are seeing a therapist? I can relate to your physical symptoms! Those are the same symptoms I get with a severe panic attack. ...

Mornings are my worst time of day! I wake up with my heart racing and racing thoughts. I immediately start praying. I, too believe God will get us through this and I would love to be a part of your prayers, as I will also pray for you guys and all who suffer from anxiety.
God bless!

Sorry, it's Mrs. W again. I couldn't just leave it at "you'll be ok!" I can relate to you, so hearing people say that just feels like they don't really understand. I do! When I get those thoughts in my head, I start praying. I don't know what your faith is, but I can tell you that it helps and relax...

I understand how you feel. I wake up in the morning with the thoughts already racing in my head before I even open my eyes. Heart palpataions, etc. I also practice the breathing techniques and relaxation tape. This morning I had trouble relaxing to it too. Good news is, I listen to the success stori...

Thanks for the reply. I started the zoloft last night.I feel anxious this morning, a lil dizzy and nautious. But I feel that way with anxiety, so I'm not sure if it's anxiety over taking the meds or side affects from the zoloft? I'm a bit of a mess this morning!

I have been on the lowest dose of xanax and take it as needed for years. It isn't helping, but I am so afraid of medication and side affects. My therapist and my doctor both want me to try zoloft. My 17 year old daughter just started taking it on July 1st and has no side affects. She's taking 50mg. ...