Stress Center Peer Support

Hi, Everyone, finally admitting, I have been dealing with depression and most likely anxiety -- and everything else too...

Listened to my first session last night, I must say, I got a little anxiety and my heart rate increased right at first. But I was able to control it and relax enough and realize... this is it... I need this, my life is about to change... Thank You, God... Here is my answers... WOW!... to know that other people are just like me. I never would tell anyone but mother... yes, I have been to theraphy, and been on antidepressant drugs -- YUCK!

I have been praying for almost 4 months.. God, I cannot live like this anymore, You have got to show me what to do... guide me to the answers... I hate my life --- Help me Jesus... I recently came through a long 2 yr divorce proceeding and I felt hopeless with my life and was to the point I did not even enjoy my children and I could not figure out what happened to me.... I was ready to walk away from my children -- everything... -- I cry alot... only joy, I have is when I am in church... I am an awesome photographer and I do not even enjoy it any more. I have to have my life back... I know I have dealt off and on all my life with anxiety and depression... I desire to live --- to be free, and have joy again.

.......and just this last week I turned on the TV in the early AM (I rarely watch TV) and saw an ad for this program... and I did not hestiate to call. So here I am --- ready for live again!

Sherrie

Hey,
I know how you feel. When my Dr first diagnosed me I thought he was an idiot. But, as I travel through recovery I have slowly realized that I have always had this in my life. Sometimes in different forms, and sometimes worse than others, but it has always been there. But now it's time for it to go.
Stay Strong and Fight,
Jason T

HI Sherrie617--I had depression back in Jan.
It caused dizzyness, nausea and chest pains.
After lesson 3 in mid feb. all these symptoms were gone. Now I feel like a new man.
I'm on tape 9 now.
Keep using these tapes, they are worth the effort.

Thanks for the encouragement... I had a pretty good day... I cleaned my car which was needed in a bad way...

Going off of caffine is HARD!

I went to visit my mother and she colored eggs with my 3 children while I slept, I was so tired.

Now I have listened to Session 1 --- 3 times in 24 hours... I listened to the one for (Friends, family and spouses 2 times)

I know this my answer, I keep my little card
with me...

I have always jounraled so this no big deal. and I did buy another Healing book today a they recommended.

I ate good until this evening and I had a cup cake.

I know this going to make my life better...

Be blessed and good night Sherrie

Yes probably you have had it all your life, but now you have the program and friends that will help you get rid of it! I think your prayers were answered! Stick with the program, work it through, and don't give up!

Keep on talking, and telling us what you feel and think. We are here, hundreds of us - all of us knowing how you feel! We've felt it too !

Bless you and stay in touch!

I am new to the program and trying to calm myself. I am afraid to swim, so I am going to start lessons I am almost 60 so I really want to do this, because I have a pool and dont go in it

Hi gmmteach!

Welcome! I turned 62 yesterday and I am finding this program so wonderful! I haven't had a panic attack in 5 weeks! Anxiety I've had, but no attacks so far....

Good for you to start lessons! I had a terrible fear of the water when I was a child and my Uncle threw me in the lake from the boat! I nearly drowned. Then I had another close call later that summer - I think I was 9 or so. My Mother put me in swimming lessons and I did OK for awhile then had a close call where the instructor had to jump in after me with her clothes on!

I did learn to swim when I was 13. I was on vacation at a lake and the other teens were diving and I really wanted to dive so they taught me. No pushing me, or laughing at me, they were great. I wouldn't want to swim Lake Ontario but I can swim and float so I think you can do it! Good luck! I admire your courage!

How lucky are you to have a swimming pool!!!