Stress Center Peer Support

Hi everyone,

I'm new to the group. I just finished session 3, but I've finally got enough nerve to come and join. I must say the first few sessions have been rough. Even when I received the box it the mail I felt the start anxiety. Listening to other people on the cds talk about their anxiety caused me to feel it too...Does anyone know what I mean? I've been suffering from anxiety and depression since I was a child...6 or 7, but at that time doctors didn't see that children could have those issues. It was shyness...blah, blah. Well, I've tried many things in my past, some of the things that are in the program, but I needed something more structured. Plus, I'm on meds now and I don't want to be. I was told I'd have to be on them forever and I just refuse to believe that. I've had 2 miscarriages in 2008 and have a new job that requires a lot of travel. Needless to say, it's been a bit bumpy for me. I hope we can all help each other. It's been hard thinking for almost 30 years that nobody else knows how I feel. It's comforting to know there are other people out there like me....even though I wouldn't wish it on anyone.

Hi Tere
I just started the program ,too. i haven't finished week one yet. i do agree..it was very hard to listen to the first audio. when it got to the personal stories i had to turn it off. it was very anxiety provoking. people in the chat room the other night just encouraged me to keep going...at my own pace. that it will get better. we need tools...adn i know this program will help us with that. i believe i have suffered from anxiety and depression for a long time, but only recently recognized that. i am a nurse, but currently a stay at home mom. i also, just like you, had a miscarriage before my first child. I am on meds, as well. i think you adn i both need to not overanalyze and look too far into the future regarding the meds. let's just take one day at a time, minute by minute if we have to. It WILL get better. You are not alone!! Much love to you and let's lift each other up in prayer!! "He that is in me is greater than he( i believe this to be anything and anyone..including anxiety and depression!!) that is in the world"!!

Welcome!

Hi, Just got the email. I have not received the program yet. Just checking things out. What do you think thus far?

klmiller...thanks for the encouragment and I believe in the power of prayer too. I keep a piece of paper in my wallet to read when I feel overwhelmed..."The will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you".
MM45...so far I like the program. I researched on my own to find things that could help me throughout the years. The program is very structured and it contains things I've done or have heard of in the past. (so its not some "wacky" or "phoney" program). It has been a bit harder than I thought, but again the structure has been good for me. You'll have to let me know how you like it after you receive it....by the way it's a big box