Stress Center Peer Support

This is the first post I have read. I am considering the program. You sound very much like me. I was considering all the natural routes to getting help but maybe I will go this route instead. I need a success story and to learn to fix myself.
Thank you for sharing!

Originally posted by KDlady:
Great post!
Just curious...are you still taking medication?

KDlady,

I am still taking medication. I am now almost totally weaned off of the valium and only taking Cymbalta (30mg/day). I fought and fought for so long to not take the Cymbalta or anything like it because a) I was afraid of the side affects and b) I didn't want to be a zombie. I can tell you that I feel more "normal" with the Cymbalta than I ever did before I took it. I am thankful for it. Hopefully someday I won't need it but if I do, I do and at least I won't feel like I did before I took it.

Also I will say that although the meds have helped tremendously, I don't think I would be where I am without the tools I learned in this program. Even with the drugs I still have my moments where I get anxious and think irrationally, but the skills I have now help me to combat those negative thoughts and they totally prevent the "downward spiral".

Let me know how you're doing and NEVER GIVE UP!

Sandina

Great story Sandina. The program has done wonders for me as well or maybe it's the OKC water.. LOL

Dear Sandina,
Thank you so much for your wonderful post! I just came "on board" today, and when I read all of the comments from people who are doing this program for the 2nd, 3rd, even 4th time, I became SO discouraged. Your posting is the first that I've read that I really feel I can relate to. And I can tell that you are a very smart and kind individual. You're a great writer too, by the way. Again thanks...Anita 2008

Sandina,
Thank you for your post. I feel truly inspired.
I've been dealing with anxiety all my life, but feeling completely hopeless for about 6 years. I'm probably what some would call a functioning agoraphobic. I can go to work, and other small places without totally freaking out.

I'm looking forward to the day that I'll have my anxiety under control. Looking forwad to being able to live my life to the fullest and not be afraid of everything.

Tye

I loved your story and hope to write my own one day soon. These panic attacks are overwhelming. I am so glad I have found this community I am hoping it will make a huge difference. Good luck to you.

Thank you Sandina,
I can't wait to write my own story. I am on session 10 and sometimes I wonder, am I doing enough. I don't follow the program to a tee but I do as much as I can. Your office view sounds awesome. Congrats.

Thank you for taking the time to write this message. I am very new to the program and to read that there are other people that have felt the same way I feel right now and were able to overcome it gives me hope for the future. My biggest symptom is dizzyness. I wake up with it and often go to bed with it. The one part were you said you don't even know when it stopped you know it just did gives me great hope. Thank you

how long have you took the program.