Stress Center Peer Support

My husband wants a separation. We go to the mediator tomorrow. I've been a stay at home mom for 7 years. We have 3 little girls. I'm a mess and trying my best to work the program. It's hard. I keep taking Xanex to stay calm but hopefully in time, the program will help me ween off. Thanks for any support. I'm glad I found this program.

Welcome, Carrielee. I'm sorry to hear about your troubles but know that you aren't alone in your anxiety. I think you will find the program very helpful. And be sure to use the relaxation cd...it will help calm you. Good luck tomorrow....I'll keep you in my prayers.

Welcome, I am here if you need to talk. Also divorced mother of 3,perhaps I could lend a bit of sanity.

Hi new here. I was married in my 20's when my anxiety started. Back then, no one had this label, I think they called it "nervous breakdowns". At any rate.......we divorced after 8 1/2 years because everyone in my life thought I was just
crazy, including him. I spent 10+ years in psychotherapy, which was wonderful and my anxiety subsided when I remarried a wonderful man who "took care of me" and I had 4 children.......which distracted me for 20+ years. Now, here I am, back in school, working two jobs, widowed, and still have two children at home. The anxiety has returned, so I have turned to this program. No one understands how this feels, unless they have lived it. My sister says "So, just what is it you are anxious about?? I don't get it". No she doesn't. I plan on pouring my heart our here to see if it helps. I didn't have kids when I divorced the first time, so that is rough. See if your husband will hang in there until you complete the program. It's worth a try, right?
p.s. my first husband remarried and she is bi-polar!! Go figure. Good luck to you.