I personally would benefit from a forum that looks at anxiety and depression in relationship to loss and grieving. Some of the changes in my life have given me a sense of loss- even though some were positive.

well rica, maybe we can get one started. life changes have been soooooooooooooo stressful for me.before we moved here to nc from ohio,it has been one thing after another. two of my very best friend died right before we moved. my phychyatrist was killed in an accident.she had been keeping me sane for 11 yrs. since we have been here my daughter had a stroke,husband had a heart attack,a new kid in they family. and i have been getting those old horriable symtoms back. trying to keep going,but it is getting scarry. tell me your story? peace n love, anita

Thanks for sharing your story Anita. How are you coping with so much? WOW!! I certainly haven't had as much going on in my world! I just finished my education after being in school for 6 years. I'm trying to figure out who I am with this terminal degree. My spouse and I have had to cope with several losses and hardships that friends have experienced in the last three months. But the hardest loss for me was the sudden loss of my brother-in-law about a month ago. As you are aware, such loss makes it feel like your whole family has been disrupted. I have the tools from the program, but it hasn't seemed to specifically address anxiety and depression associated with grief. I am using the breathing and trying to keep a list of things that must be done. I am also reading "Life after Loss" by Bob Deits. It actually has been helpful in assuring me that I'm normal. I have two little nieces that I try to focus on when I think I have no hope and that also helps. Feel free to PM if you want.
Rica

I ma greiving my seperation from my wife. It has really put me over the edge and interfearing with my ability to do the program. Any suggestions. I am thinking medication. Although I am at work, my productivity is very poor.

A few kind words would be nice.

Zaphodd-I am sorry to hear of your separation. I am on medication (Wellbutrin, Cymbalta, and Xanax as needed), and still work successfully as an insurance manager. It can be done, and the meds keep me functional and sane. I would strongly suggest looking into this with your physician in conjunction with the program, it is working for me, albeit slowly...

Good luck to you Tara

zaphodd, so sorry aboiut the seperation. sounds like enviriment depression. it will probably go away in time. i would by all means try a small dose of xanax or klonopin. how long were you married? any kids? maybe you can work it out. hang in there dude. peace n love ,anita

I am a coach for the MWC and ask that you please block Najam register 10-6--6 from the chat room. He is a trouble maker and says some pretty mean and offensive things to the other chatters. He does not have the program. He is in England. Thank you in advance.

hey there charlie,i love the name charley . so sorry about your husband. must be bad to lose a dream. i been through changes for so long. it has made me worse too. my advice to myself is exercise. fix the things that i need to. but i'm not too sure about getting better.you are not alone. stay on the posts and forums. they do help me. peace n love,anita

charlie, sorry about spelling your name wrong anita