Hi you guys!

I received my AA&D package last Saturday (11/8)but didn't have the courage to open it until Tuesday evening, I've since watched the intro DVD, listened to Session 1 on CD, and today I'll be going through my workbook & watching the DVD. I've also used the relaxation CD 3 times since then, at first I'd find every little thing I could about it that would bug me, but I told myself to knock it off & relax & sure enough I did! lol

I used it this morning & wow, I've not slept that well & that peacefully in a LONG time. I even woke up calm which is a HUGE thing for me. SO yay!! I'm really feeling hopeful, it's such a good feeling to have.

Anyone else in or around where I'm at in the program?

♥Julia♥

Hi Julia, we just started session 2 (its a family thing). I've learned alot lately about our thoughts and how much they affect our entire life experience the last few months from another source and this program draws many of the same parallels. Its good stuff. We ordered the program mainly for my son who is 9 and my wife but it is good for all of us. This is also a great forum (lots of wonderful people). We are all much more than we think we are and as soon as we get our head straight, we'll see just how fabulous life can really be!!

Hi, Julia

I am on day 4 of Session 1. It feels good to have Session 1 almost over with. I suppose the first week is the most diffuclt as with most things, but I am espeically glad that Session 1 is almost over is because I recieved the package on 9/8/08 and only made it half way through Session 1. I was pretty depressed and practically housebound after an attack that I had around the same time. It became painfully clear that I do need a program like this and that cannot hide from my anxiety and depression any longer, so it took me a little while to get started. I mean I have already identified and have take steps to alleviate the depression, just like the goal for Session 1, it just took my little while to get the ball rolling and actually start the Sessions. Like Lucinda says I am trying to look at my condition as a blessing.

Anyway Good luck, keep me posted on your progress or if you have any trouble with any of the session, workbook, etc.

~Dave M

Hi you two,

Gosh, thanks for replying it means a lot to me. I'm not sure why but it does. I've been having some anxiety tonight & my husband is out of town, so I know that adds to it. It helps to come here to read from others, it's a nice distraction.

the constables ~ Good luck to you all, that's great that your doing it as a family so you all have each other for support. I wish each & every one of you success & happiness. I have a 9yr old son who I worry about, once I go through the program I'm hoping to help him too. And how great for your wife to have that support too, I know right now I really rely on my sweet husband. And your right, we WILL soon see how fabulous life can be!

btw, I was in detroit a few wks ago, although I was mostly in the Saginaw & Lansing area. I loved all of the tree's it was so beautiful.

Dave ~ I've found starting it to be scarry too, I had a horrible melt down the evening I opened up the package & I was at work, I've never had a hard time while out in public so of course that only added to my distress. I somehow managed tomake myself continue though, and to come back to these boards & I am SO glad I did b/c the next day (last night & today) have been really good. I'm proud of you for sticking to it, I know how scarry it can be! And congrats for having almost finished Session 1, yay!

"Trying to look at my condition as a blessing" That can be a really powerful thing! I have been trying to look at it like that as well

Thanks again for your support, you keep in touch too!