Stress Center Peer Support

Hello everyone. I went through the program in 2006 about halfway through and was feeling better. (probably because I didn't suffer that long beforehand) but recently since I have got a boyfriend I have been feeling anxious again. It seems to stick with me when usually I can overcome my setbacks with positive thinking. I read some forums about a few women having this problem also to the point where they think about it constently. They can handle other anxiety issues but this just makes it worse. Ever since I've read those I've had more scary thoughts and am pretty anxious. I have thoughts that I will never be able to have a boyfriend because I will break up with them for no reason because of my anxiety..and that scares me worse! I try talking positive , and I know I really should go through the program again.. So I am on session 3. I am just scared because the thoughts of some of those forums stick in my head and I think I am never going to recover. I can see myself overcoming this...just lately i've been so distracted by it and haven't been sleeping very well at all. I need any kinda of advice from people who have experienced this or have some words of encouragement. I havent barely got into the relationship! I can't ruin it this fast...

Hi kjgeiger,

I really think for the time being you should avoid all posts about relationship issues if it's making you feel this much anxiety.

Just work hard on the program and stick with it till you finish it completely this time. So many people are doing great after completion and we can all achieve that by working diligently and not quitting.

Post any time you need a push or pep talk and read the positive posts and reply to those posts as that has really helped me a great deal. Everyone needs help along the way and it's the peer support that is so important to everyone needing help.

Good Luck!!!