Laura,
Don't get too discouraged.The first step to overcoming any "problem" is to recognize it. A few months ago my teenage son mentioned that some of my symptoms might be "the change", I laughed it of, but a few weeks later, I looked up symptoms for peri-menopause and out of 75 I had 50 symptoms! The web site did an assesment and mine came back "severe". I was totaly shocked. This led me to research some of the symptoms (depression and anxiety being among them). Thats when I found out how bad my depression and anxiety were!
Don't ever stop searching for answers because the people that want answers are the only ones that ever find solutions.
Take care of yourself today,
Jeannie

Hello everyone,
my name is melissa, and I am just starting this program. I couldn't wait for my program to arrive. I was so excited when it finally came this past friday. I couldn't wait to get started. I have had panic attacks and depression for several years now. I finally had to quit work because of them. I am an RN. My husband left me at the first of the year. That started a major depression, and frequent panic attacks. I felt like I couldn't live without him. I had never lived on my own before. We were married 25yrs. He said I was just lazy and didn't want to work. He never understood the depression, and didn't believe the pa were real.
I'm hoping through this program I will be able to return to work.

This is my FIRST post here. I'm a lady in my 50s and I've dealt with depression for a very long time and I'm ready to overcome it now.
I received my package last week, and by the time it arrived I was already stressed because I'd received the first email saying I should have the package. So I felt behind already. So I opened it the next day and watched the first video and reviewed the books. Then I stopped. This is a pattern for me. When I start something and some how it is "flawed" or I feel like I'm already "behind" then I just AVOID. AVOID is my favorite pattern (that I know of). I really don't know what to do at this point as I get FROZEN and can't find a way out. In other words I can tell myself over and over to just continue from where I left off... but it doesn't happen. I just don't do it. I have to find a way out of this cycle. It's affects my work, and my home, and relationship. EVERYTHING!

Hugs all around!

Hello Everyone,
I just received my program 3 days ago, and 1st session. It's not easy to recognize and put a name on those strange feelings that I always hide and I don't know about you guys, but I am bad these three days. I heard it was going to be like this but I just hope 2nd session will start teaching what to do to start feeling better. Anyone else Hispanic??? Am I the only one? actually this is my second year in the USA, I am still looking for a good fiend, for a good neighbor, I don't know if it's me or just the way it is here.

HEY IRMA!!!
I am mexican! Still on lesson one also, so if you need a buddy, HERE I AM!! I hope you have a great weekend, and things calm down for you. Good luck, Andrea

Today was my first day with the program. I have great expectations of a successful recovery learning and using the skills that this program offers . . . Also, I look forward to the support of those who have previously completed the program, as well as, those who are beginning like me.

Hi Everyone, I just got my tapes 2 days ago, I have been looking forward with anticipation. After listening to the first tape I never realized this is what I suffered from. I know it sounds hard to believe that I pretty much has suffered thru all my life but it never came to a head until two years ago. My family was relocated and I lost all my support structure, family, church, friends, community. It became very apparent that something was going on. I guess I have always been to scared to face all these feelings I've had for so long. I have noticed that most mornings I wake up with anxiety, mostly in my chest. Will this pass as I go through the program? Thanks and I wish the best for everyone! nlou

Hello,
I have been struggling with depression, general anxiety, procrastination, anger, bipolar and physical ailments from long term stress for quite some time. It has taken its toll on my marriage. My husband of 23 years who has been my rock (for the most part)has thrown in the towel and has had enough. He is tired of trying...but didn't truly understand what I was going through.

When I saw the infomercial, there was only one option...to get better. I didn't realize that this happens to alot of folks and that there was way to actually get better. I am looking forward to the program and hope I can "stick to it", as that is one of my "issues". I have lost so many years to this and look forward to a healthy future, with or without him.

Hi I started and finished the program and unfortunately the same panic and anxiety exists. I live a perfect life except for this problem that puts a damper on everything. I am ot one for medication and have fought this for 10 years now. I battled my way thorugh cancer and thought I was getting better after I beat the cancer but lately the anxiety is worse than ever and my life is better than ever so I can't figure out why its so bad and really need to find a way to get better....any thought or help is appreciated. I am a excercise and health freak and am so discipline for 25 years but even that doesnt help.

Hello,
My name is Mike. Ive been working on my anxiety for 3 years and have tried all sorts of therapies. It all kind of works, but this course appears to be pretty effective. It is really tightening up the loose ends. Just the excercise of monitoring your self talk and replace it with compassionate, supportive self talk allows you to make progress by leaps and bounds. It's amazing what I have uncovered about myself. I had no idea how much I was sabotaging my life, just in my thoughts because it was all unconscious addiction. I was working on the program and talked to my father for the first time, since I started. Whew!!!!! what a surprise! I notice that some people become really uncomfortable with the new you as you go through this process! Look forward to this journey!

Hello!! Just looked at this program and am hoping to improve my life.

Hello
Looking forward to the journey these next few weeks. After listening to some of the tapes I can agree with MichaelBee statement. I had no idea how much I was sabotaging my life, just in my thoughts. I have started to decrease the negative thoughts. Now I am working on the journaling everyday.

hello , i purchased the program and it has sat in my closet for over 2 months now. my future wife, i'm getting married in 4 weeks , has been on my case to start so here i am. i'm hoping this program will lead to a better way of life for both of us

Hi. i started the program two weeks ago, im doing good so far and hope that i can help me deal with my anxiety and depression. good luck to everyone.

Hi , I just received the program on Friday 9-12-08 I opened it yesterday. I don't know where this is going to take me but I'm going to give it all I got. I'm afraid it's not going to work at the same time.