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I am new to this. I am on session 3. I have a very normal life. I graduated with my BS degree this past Sat. I now have a degree in Psych and a degree in Nursing( RN). I have battled anxiety and depression since I was in my teens. I was on lexapro for depression for about 2.5 years and it worked wonders. I have been off all medication for over 4 years. When I attempted to go back on medication because the anxiety and depression became unbearable in my last semester of college, my life took a down hill spiral. I had a terrible reaction to generic Lexapro : panic attacks and increased depression, was then put on Ativan which increased the depression. Zoloft: made me delusional and so paniced I couldnt leave the house. I was then given Xanax: depression, Kolonopin: suicidal idiations and aggitation. I am currently on NO medications.. .although my doctor wants me to attempt Name brand Lexapro and Visteril. I am TERRIFIED!!!!! The depression has subsided.. only after being admitted into an Inpatient psych facility for the first time ever ( I am 32) and attempting to take Neurotin for two days.. .and having convulsions. The anxiety is generalized. I have no rhyme or reason to it. I can not relax.. the anxiety fills me and the physical symptoms are awful. I have been tested for EVERYTHING. However, now I skipped my period. I feel like I am at my wits end. Is medication always the answer? Anyone else having this experience? I feel so alone and hopeless at this point. Hoping the tapes help me!

Hi Alantz,

This is Coach Chris from the coaching team here at Stress. Thank you for your post and reaching out. It sounds like the last semester of college pushed a lot of adrenalin and your body is really activated. How are you doing using the relaxation cd, drinking water and exercise? Try and minimize caffeine as well. Make sure to pay close attention lesson 2 and learning how to float and breathe through those high anxiety levels. Also wondering if you have had your hormone levels tested?

I had high levels of anxiety after two years of chronic stress. I did do meds for about 10 months and used the program to help teach me new tools to manage my mind and body. It took time for my body to calm down and I really had to work at under-reacting, managing stress and finding my positive truths, but every week was a better week. I have been off of meds for 11 years and am doing very well.

Find 4 positive truths that you can come back to throughout your day. Use the recommended weekly schedule on page 9 as you go through each lesson. Keep us posted on your progress and if you would like to schedule a free coaching call I would love to talk with you. Feel free to private message me or email me at stresscoachmattice@gmail.com

We are here to help,
Coach Chris StressCenter.com