Stress Center Peer Support

I am 33 yrs old and have suffered from anxiety/panic attacks since I was 17. Throughout the years, I have had various periods of relief. Up until recently, I had gone over a year and not even had one. Now, for the past 6 months, they are recurring almost on a daily basis. As I'm sure all of you reading this know, it is taking it's toll on me. I am so frustrated, scared, tired, and I feel like I'm losing my mind. I ended up in the ED yesterday because I just couldn't get myself under control. I have been taking Zoloft and Xanax for years. The doctors think that I've plateaued my meds and need to up the dosage of Zoloft and get off of the xanax. I took an extra 25mg last night as instructed, and today I feel like my brain is freezing up. I know it takes a while to get used to new meds or a new dosage, but in the meantime what do I do about my anxiety? I have an appointment with a new therapist next week that I'm really looking forward to. I just wish there was a support group in my area, because no matter how much the ones around us love us....if they have never experienced it, they just don't know. Right now, I just feel helpless to this condition and I want relief so badly. I need some excouragement here. Any help?

Thank you so much.

Hi. I need your support.... isn't it great that we both need the same thing and we can help each other. I was a wreck the first week, a worse wreck the second week, in total denial the third week, and now am delighted to tell you I made it to session 4!!! Please work with the program.... it does hurt sometimes, but recognizing what is fearful is a step toward overcoming that fear. You are totally awesome to be here. Float with it and goodluck!

Congrats on your accomplishments and thanks so much for the encouragement!