Stress Center Peer Support

Hi! My name is Kasia. I have been suffering from anxiety for about nine years now. I have been diagnosed with panic disorder and depression, and at one time with agoraphobia. I have just started this program last week and was really hoping that there might be some people interested in having a friend going through the same program. I know I would really like to be able to talk about how I am feeling about it and about my progress with someone that can totally relate with me. Whether your just starting the program like I am or you are further along, I could really use any encouragement or friendship. This is basically my only support system, and I am really nervous and anxious to dive into this program, but at the same time I am really committed and have faith that it is going to help me. Please feel free to add me as a friend or comment on this post. Also, one small question to anyone who may relate. I have MOST of my panic attacks when I am with my fiance. We've been together for almost a decade, and he isnt abusive or anything, I dont know why he has recently become a trigger for my anxiety. Just him coming home throws me into a panic attack. Anyone else go through this? He used to be my "safe person", but now it is the opposite?!?! Help please!!! I am excited to meet anyone on here!!! Best wishes!!

Kasia

Hi welcome!
i also am fairy new, I also have suffered from panic/aniety/deppression for a long time since i was a small girl.
I joined this program, and bought the CD's and book to help myself. I actually was living with fear in fear, and was very insecure with myself. But I am changing slowly. Hope to hear from you.

Margaret

Welcome Kasia. If it makes you feel any better, you are definitely not alone here. We are all going through the same things and are here for you if you need us. Take care and keep in touch. Karen

Hi Kasia,
Welcome! A GAD sufferer since small, discovered it at 25 am now 34, lets go through it together. Hit me up!

Hi guys! I am so glad to hear that I am not the only one on here!!! I am feeling very anxious now going through the beginning of this program, I think its because its stirring up all the bad junk that has settled at the bottom, or because I have lived with this "way" to manage (what I thought was comfortably) for so long that now that I am facing it, it's keeping my mind just going and going. A few weeks ago I didnt think about it 24/7, but rather 10/7. It seems like I am thinking about the program all day long and anticipating an anxiety attack that never comes, but I am seriously waiting and waiting for it. I am just now in Session 2, so I am JUST learning how to face it. UGH. I am trying to stay focused and positive.

Hello Kaisa

I´m starting over as I didn´t go thrugh the program last year, I know it´s really hard having anxiety when you are with your "safe person". I have had that problem.
All the best to you.