I am new to this peer group....

Ashley May · Post by **Ashley May** » Fri Apr 09, 2010 6:41 am

I am new to this peer group and this program. I am on session 2, week 2 day 4 and I am still having anxiety but this program is working. It is teaching me how to breathe and kinda deal with my anxiety but I am still afraid of the panic attacks coming. I still won't leave my driveway and do the things that I used to do before February. I take 2 medications for my anxiety and panic attacks and sometimes i'm not sure if they even work except that they are keeping my attacks to a minimum uncomfortable level. I listen to the relaxation tapes everyday, twice a day and am just wondering if there is anyone who knows what I am talking about, who can relate?

Brenda1573 · Post by **Brenda1573** » Fri Apr 09, 2010 1:19 pm

Hi Ashley May I'm new to the group too-second week,day 2. I wish I had this twenty years ago. For seven years in the nineties I wouldn't go out of my apartment, except with my safe person.The panic got so bad I couldn't feel safe in my own bedroom.It took seven years to realize I needed help.It's great that your getting help now.Just remember to give yourself time.The first steps are the hardest, but it's worth it.I'm trying to use the six steps,especially distractions. Sometimes I feel like I'm just not doing this right, But there's no wrong or right to this.

vwchick3 · Post by **vwchick3** » Sun Aug 08, 2010 8:32 am

This is also my second week. So far I think I am starting to feel better and starting to feel like I can get this thing under control

At first I didnt think that was possible, but I am starting to see how the tools are reducing the anxiety, keeping it from being severe and to get it to end quickly. Keep your head up you guys can do this!

kevin Brooks · Post by **kevin Brooks** » Sat Nov 13, 2010 5:18 am

Hi Kevin here, I this is my second week also, sometimes I feel like it is helping and then I will get a trigger that starts the panic. If I can use the six steps to get on top of it before it gets out of hand it really saves me from a lot of stomach pain later. So right now the key for me seems to be to get the anqiety under control as quick as I can. I'am really determined to change my life this time, I want to love life again. I know I can do it, I just need to control my thoughts Kevin

Paisleegreen · Post by **Paisleegreen** » Sat Nov 13, 2010 2:42 pm

Nice meeting you, Kevin. I hope you will be able to be successful as well.