hi...my name is Jim...and I have anxiety and depression. I type it and I say it, but I know I don't really want to believe that I do. I'm really scared to admit it. Every time I try to feel how sad I am on the inside, I just want to cry, but I don't know how. I want to ask for help, but I'm not sure what to do if I actually get it, b/c I don't like to admit that I need help? No one can help me. I don't even know where to start. I got the program in the mail, the other day, and I'm just now getting to this stress center. I guess I just need to leave it at that. Where do I start?

Don't give up be a fighter if your religous pray to god in heaven get a circle of good friends you can count on and go for walks alot and then get into hobbies and sports. Count on your family for support! They love You no matter what or should happen!
Beleave in your self take each day by day, get a calender, look forward to things even food and the little things like pets, can help you out and give you a reason to keep going. Take a multivitamin a day, check out my web site www.dontforgettotakeyourvitamins.com/pantaze/31292 and 1800-605-8482 use code#16463 Hope this helps!

From Fighter@Neo

Welcome Jim,

I can relate. I've gotten so numb too it all I can't even cry about it. I've put up so many walls that the reality that there are people out there that care doesn't sink in. I hope with the program I can learn to let go and relax.

The reality is there are so many people worst off than me, but somehow I make my life out to be a nightmare. It's weird to say this but I'm glad to see others in this forum admitting to their pain. It shows an effort in wanting more out of life. It means we are moving in the right direction. Others unfortunately get content and live in their sorrows forever. I don't want that.

Hi Jim,

I know what you're saying!! My biggest initial challenge?? Asking for help. I've struggled with anxiety for six years and until last year I never let anybody in to help me or even try to understand. I wanted to be invincible and everything to everyone or every situations. I was under the full impression that through lots of prayer and determination I would get through it myself. The problem is I never knew what coping skills I was missing to help turn this all around.

I just started Session 3 today and that's the big difference. This program is helping me make baby steps by showing me that I'm using such powerful positive strengths in negative ways...I'm learning how to use the skills I'm being equipped with in everyday situations...turning my negative thoughts into positive personal support. I truly feel that this is stuff we should all be learning in grade school. The difficult thing I've found is acknowledging to myself that I need help with anxiety and trying to understand how I handle it and what causes it so I can begin to move on. The best part is getting that first baby step done and feeling the sense of freedom that you know is down the road. Another reality that intimidated me initially was whether or not this program would end as an "attempt" to fix things in my life. The good news is that so far it's educated me to start making those strides myself. I know it seems scary...I was there too...but you have to give it a chance with full effort and find out that you may just surprise yourself. We all know the hitch is it's not a piece of cake dealing with anxiety daily so I kinda figured what do I have to lose.

I'm so excited for you to start and I encourage you to stay a part of this online group. I was very hesitant to sign in at first because I didn't know what to expect. Now I'm hooked. There are so many people with lots of different experiences willing to listen, be supportive and encouraging.

I look forward to hearing how the program's started for you!!
Welcome to the group!!

Jen