Stress Management Support Group
Stress management defines stress as a person's physiological response to an external stimulus that triggers the "fight-or-flight" reaction.Stress can be overwhelming. This community is for best practices in stress management.
Hi! New to this community and wanted to introduce myself..My names Janelle,26 yrs old,mother of two boys,Gabriel (5) and Andrew (23 mo).Gabriel was premature baby and is now suffering in school because of it.My youngest Andrew is age equivalent of a 8-10 mo old baby.The therapists are whispering autism.We are yet to have him diagnosed.I am not married to their father,it has been a very very rough to say the least 8 years.I am here becasue I have difficulty dealing under stress and am under tremendous amount of stress every single day.It is a struggle.To people on the outside I seem to cope relatively well,my sis and mom comment all the time at how well I deal with the kids etc etc.,but inside I am falling apart.My heart starts racing as well as my mind.Sometimes I feel like I cant breath and my chest hurts.The little engine in my head starts racing and its like I have a little elf stuck in my brain antagonizing me.I am afraid to tell a doc because I fear they will think I am crazy and take me from my boys.Its not as if I hear voices,its just hard to explain..I just seem to panic inside.Just wondering if I am alone on this one?? Anyhow I realize thats all a bit much for intro but it is what it is.I am here to get insight and offer any I may have to offer.Glad to be here.-Janelle
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You are far from alone in this. I and many others deal with depression/stress/anxiety and panic attacks. No, you will not lose your children because a doctor "thinks" your crazy for your feelings. You would lose them however if the doctor thought you were going to endanger them. You must see a doctor you can confide in so you can receive the proper medications to improve your life. In doing so your children will benifit from a more calm mother.
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I came to check on you as you posted this yesterday, was hoping you would recieve many helpful responses. If you ever just want to talk to calm down somewhat feel free to pm me.
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Thank you so much CHEROKEEWOMAN for the reassurance I need SO MUCH right now.It is sooo hard dealing with it alone so thank you for letting me know I am not alone..I am dealing with alot right now at this very moment and I have come to see that I MUST GET HELP..Maybe a therapist..I have to figure out what my insurance will cover,In the meantime I will keep coming here..Thanks for the support It means SOOOO MUCH!!
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hi, sorry to here your feeling this way.. i have 3 kids and know exactly where your coming from.. dont be afraid to ask for help. it does sound like your having panick attacks, have you joined the panick attack community?? i have gained a better understanding of the condition from it!! hope this helps. your not alone xx
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I just went through a DBT outpatient program and they way you feel is really really common and understandable. Finding an understand Dr. that you feel comfortable with would be a good start towards helping yourself deal with physical symptoms before they get worse as well as helping you feel better working through the stress. Best wishes to you.
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Please see someone in the psych community. You need a therapist and maybe meds. They won't take your kids. They can help.
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i agee with cherokeewoman,i went to the er with a p/a,i too thought they would think i'm crazy and try to take my kids,well they didn't,they offered help and gave me a list of resources to check into,hope you find someone you trust enough to talk to,and you are not alone,hugs to ya,and take care of yourself
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