Stress Center Peer Support

Hello All, I have not been on the forum in awhile but it seems as if i am fastly approaching up on a year since my anxiety surfaced. Ive definitely grown into a totally different person but i cant deny the fact that it plagues me from time to time. I feel like im putting too much focus on my fear of falling back into my old ways and less on looking back on how far ive come. Ive been a bit anxiety-ridden lately, any words of wisdom? advice? suggestions? HELP!! lol

Marie,

You've been through the program. "What iffing" and anticipatory anxiety sound familiar? What if you DON'T backslide? And what if you do? You know the skills to deal with it, and maybe you just need some more practice.

I'm just happy to hear from people who have been through and made it to the other side because I'm still smack in the middle of the program. I can't work right now, and I admire tremendously the strength and conviction of people who have jobs and children in addition to their anxiety and depression.

So if the old ghosts appear, remember them for what they really are...the past. You've come too far to let them take control. You're still kicking? Then you're stronger than you think!
Keep up the good work!
Les

Oh thank you!! That messahe was so thoughtful and so kind!! and you keep it up to, see that light at the end of the tunnell because it will get better and from the sounds of it your on your way. I keep trying to tell myself, it doesn't have to be that way it was last year, and i can get through this i just get afraid sometimes but wish me well!!