Well this session has been eye-opening. I scored a 43 out of 60 on the Attitude Inventory, which shows just how much of a perfectionist I am! I've always been really hard on myself and have very high (unrealistic) standards. I am spending two weeks on this session because I have a lot of work to do regarding my expectations and "shoulds".

On a positive note, I have been completely off my anti-anxiety medication (Celexa) for two weeks now! The first week was really hard but everyday is getting better. I wouldn't have had the courage to get off my medication if it wasn't for this program.

The self evaluations and self inventories are terrific eye openers, aren't they? I would have to look back through my journals, but I think I scored about 41 on the Attitude Inventory (last July). Somewhere along the way I went back (because I was feeling so different) and retook that inventory. That time my score was 11. Big difference . You are worth every minute you spend getting better here.

Hi Theresa 2008,
I'm also on lesson 4. I had no idea how much I 'shoulds' myself and how that has contributed greatly to my depression & anxiety.So, now I catch myself when I 'shoulds' and ask 'Is this realistic, am I setting my goals for the day to high". I keep rereading this Lesson because I want it to seek in deep, but I know they will continue to bring it up during the program. Anyways, it's nice to know there is someone out there that feels like I do.