Stress Center Peer Support

Just a hello to everyone here. I have had a battle with depression and anxiety/panic attacks for 13 years. Been on Paxil, now am using Effexor.

Just started StressCenter program. Like all of you, I would love to get my life back.

Welcome to the site, Shadow.

How is Effexor working for you?

The Effexor does seem to help, but I still have my bad days. I believe it works better for me than the Paxil.

Just ordered program last week. I have sufferred from depression/anxiety for years and 2008 has really had its challenges i.e. divorce, daughter going away to college, back to work full time etc. and now the holidays.

Hi, Tadpole. I've been suffering with depression since I was in my 30's, so that is 28 years now. I don't want to waste any of my life! I've been through two divorces, retirement, daughters going off to college, death of a nephew, my brother & my mother-in-law. She had a massive stroke, was on a feeding tube, but her mind was good. This went on for 2 1/2 years. I dislike writing my feelings and I hate journaling. I guess I just hate to deal with my depression. But it is time to stand up to it once and take control. Let's do it together!
Martisue

Hey all !

I've had anxiety and depression now for about 25 to 30 years. Even after that time, I now have a bad hour or morning, not day. I'm on week 10 now and the program is really working for me. I never thought that I'd actually have a good day.

Friends, thank you all for your replies. I am on my second week with the program. I have had the program for nearly a month and a half, and was debating on whether to start or not. I guess some of you know that feeling. But I decided I had to do something and get started.

My biggest problem with anxiety/depression has always been my job. The insecurities and the unknowns of any job today causes me the greatest worry. I am 53 years old, and I some years to go before I can retire.