What a good session. I've only listened to it once yesterday in the car and will do so again tomorrow without distractions, like driving.
It's nice to hear that I have some control here. It's nice to know I'm not alone and that what I am feeling is really minimal compared to some people. I've had anxiety but only remember one or two panic or anx attacks. I am one that has symptoms 24/7 instead of the storm of symptoms. Let us know what you think of session 2 when you go through it. Thanks and God bless, Lea
Hi Leada, I did session 2, also. I really found it helpful as I have full blown panic attacks. I am going to listen to it again tomorrow. Take care, Meghan
Posts: 5 | Location: MN | Registered: October 07, 2008
Hello, Meg & Lea, I listened to session 2 for the first time today. It really helped me to identify what the symptoms of panic attacks are. As I listened my mind began to remember times when I was seriously stressed and anxious and didn't know what was happening. I am so glad to be able to look back on those episodes and see them now for what they really were. I am looking forward to learning more about identifying them as they are happening and knowing what skills to apply to overcome them. Like Lea I am one of those people who are stressed and anxious every minute of the day. And just can seem to get my mind to shut off so I can relax. As a result I my emotions are all over the place on a daily basis, from tears, to anger, to depression, to anxiety, over and over again. So I am really trying to take in every single step and word and image of the program sessions so that I can find the skills that I never learned to help me to get over this. I can't wait to get into the workbook and learn what it has to teach. I hope everyone else enjoys this program as much as I do so far.
Hi Cindyt, I really relate to everything you're saying. It's sounds like you're describing me! It's encouraging to hear that I'm not the only one going through these things. Thanks and take care!
I started two weeks ago. I don't fear panic attacks any longer, but I have a feeling of anxiety many times. I had my first panic attack at age 62. It has been 5 years of this feeling.
Hi All! Isnt it great that we can look back and have some closure on the feelings/symptoms we were experiencing in the past? This happened to me with manic depression. I didnt know what was wrong with me, but then I realized that I had been going through this my whole life, ever since I was a little girl! But of course I didnt know what it was until my twenties. It just feels really great to finally be able to put a lable on it. Now to the "dealing with it" part. Thats a bit harder.
Posts: 46 | Location: New Jersey | Registered: October 20, 2008
I just finished listening to session 2 for the first time. I can totally relate to liz and cindy.
I personally didn't think I had ever had a "Panic Attack" but after listening to that session I realize that I have... But the phrase I can really relate to is a "Wave of Fear" I get those alot.
While I was listening to this session I kept having to pause it to write in my journal. All these fears from my childhood were coming back to me, and I am now realizing that I have always been a negative/what if thinker. But it's the obsessive thoughts that finally put me over the edge to get this program... I'm so glad I did!
Hi! I am on session 2 as well and i can relate to ALL of you as well. Yesterday was my 3rd time listening to Session 2 and going over it made me realize my underlying anxiety that ive had for SO long that has finally came out for me to put an end to! There were so many Unanswered Questions as to WHY was i feeling like that in the past and i would always just tell people "I DONT KNOW, i would blame it on the alcohol or just say i was so Embarassed!" I was so excited that i called my friend and tried to tell him about it but he wasnt listening and i got frustrated and hung up on him! I hate that people cant truly understand what we are going through! Did anyone happen to catch on MTV's True Life tonight? the topic was "I Panic" and these people were looking for a way out and all they needed is THIS PROGRAM!!!
Posts: 68 | Location: Cleveland,OH | Registered: October 23, 2008
Well said. One thing I am now able to realize is how often I have expected my bosses to praise me - they never did and I felt all my good work was not being recognized. In school in management you get taught that motivation is done by recognizing your people's contributions in public. What I am learning is thst I HAVE TO PAT MYSELF ON THE BACK and feel the inner satisfaction and pride in me and not worry about what my boss thinks - those false expectations got me in lots of waking up at night and thinking so negatively!
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Originally posted by cindyt: Hello, Meg & Lea, I listened to session 2 for the first time today. It really helped me to identify what the symptoms of panic attacks are. As I listened my mind began to remember times when I was seriously stressed and anxious and didn't know what was happening. I am so glad to be able to look back on those episodes and see them now for what they really were. I am looking forward to learning more about identifying them as they are happening and knowing what skills to apply to overcome them. Like Lea I am one of those people who are stressed and anxious every minute of the day. And just can seem to get my mind to shut off so I can relax. As a result I my emotions are all over the place on a daily basis, from tears, to anger, to depression, to anxiety, over and over again. So I am really trying to take in every single step and word and image of the program sessions so that I can find the skills that I never learned to help me to get over this. I can't wait to get into the workbook and learn what it has to teach. I hope everyone else enjoys this program as much as I do so far.
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