Stress Center Peer Support

Hey everyone! I finished the program in december, and I was doing great! I could finally get in my car and drive myself to work without any panic. Since that time I started a new job in a new career field, dating the love of my life,and have been dealing with a sibling who has a drug problem. My anxiety is coming back slowly, but not like it was before. I admit I have went back to having caffeine, not exercising and not writing in my journal. I need help, what should I do? Thinking about going through the program again. Any ideas?

I think going threw the program is a great idea. As you said you have gone back to caffeine, not exercising or journaling. I would guess that has something to do with it slowly creeping in. Learning the skills isn't so much of the hard part. It's keeping them that takes work! Good luck!

It's like losing a bunch of weight and going back to eating donuts and not expecting the weight to come back on. Maintinence is the key and I think the hardest part until it becomes our norm. I've been slacking too and feeling worse so I started the program again. This time with a clearer mind. Good luck and be proud of your accomplishments. You did it once and can do it again.

Felt that way too but discovered mini chat and forums and it helps. Also reconnected with old friends and found a new one I call who is so much like me ...we talk and laugh and forget we are depressed. God sent her. I am doing better but don't feel I will ever be fully recovered. I get down and anxious too. Started back to church.......really wonderful pastor and congregation. Churches can mess you up but if you find the right one and stay focused on God and not the people then we'll be alright. Still plugging along................good luck......

Going back to the Basics is the best thing to do I think.