Stress Center Peer Support

Hi all! I actaully ordered this program back in September and never got past the Jump Start video. I was actually planning on sending it back but I think there's a reason I didn't and I'm grateful for that. I was wondering if anyone out there can answer some questions. I am still in the first session, day 5 and feel like I have learned that my depression is linked to anxiety that mostly comes from feelings of insecurity about my marriage and life in general. I never really thought of myself as someone who had anxiety problems and didn't know much about it until i started the first session. So my question is this, right now I get anxious almost anytime my husband is around or not around. I'm trying to decide weather this is something I should share with him or work through on my own. If this means that we aren't good for eachother. or if right now it is only important that I recognize the feelings. I'm also not sure where I should be right now as I am nearing the end of the first session. Should I bea able to start letting go and smiling a little easier or is this first step the hardest to get through because its where your really facing and taking charge of the problem. I hope I make some sense here. I have been putting off posting this for a few days for some reason and just wanted to get myself on here and get started. Thanks to all who read this and I really would appreciate any feedback. I pray everyday for myself and anyone going through anything like this and and am hopeful for all of us that the answeres will come.

Hi trying to smile... Congrats on finally getting past the Jump Start video... that really does take a lot of courage... I would like to give my opinion to your situation with your husband. I don't think it's such a good idea to bring it up to your husband just yet... I'm no expert here and am not even married... although I've been in a relationship for a couple of years... What I have realized since starting this program is that a lot of our insecurities, anxieties and doubts are all imaginary... I was ready to leave my boyfriend when I started the program (for no reason pretty much) I just felt overwhelmed and know that I am most anxious when I even think of him.. My boyfriend is great though... I think you should finish the program and see what it teaches you first before you say anything... Anyway congrats again... I sense you will do just fine with the program... as far as how u should be feeling... everyone is affected differently with this program... I started feeling a little better after the first week... but keep in mind that you might have bouts of anxious episodes because this does get a little overwhelming but just remember that it's normal and in no time you will be able to smile without having to try... Good luck and God bless

Thanks E-Lo. That makes alot of sense and I think your right. The imagination is a pretty extraordinary thing. I think I need to just get a handle on that first. Thanks for answering...it helps to know that there are so many people who are in similar situations. Hearing someone else's take on a situation can help gain perspective.