I'm very impressed with this program so far. I have suffered with anxiety/fear/depression for a long time. I knew I was battling these issues during my life b/c they run on my mothers side of the family but I always just persist and move on but they always come back to control me. As a young kid, I felt I could do anything, go anywhere and be successful. I had great self-talk. Then, as life moved on there were some events in my life that made me second guess myself. These events made me question my abilities, my intelligence and my confidence. I've been trapped inside my head for so long that parts of me were suffering. Even though I graduated college, career is going well and am having a great life I can't help but feel that I'm fooling everyone. I know that's not the truth. I'm finally starting to realize that. I'm not giving myself enough credit. These last three weeks have helped me tremendously. I finally feel like the person I was years ago. I'm living in the moment, am able to enjoy myself again and am able to focus on the direction of my life. For so long I felt like I got through life by luck when in fact I've worked so hard to get where I am. So funny how this negative talk can make you slight all of your achievements. I wish I would've found this program ten years ago. I'm 34 and am going back to grad school and finally taking my life in the direction I always dreamed. In years past, I talked myself out of going back for an MBA so many times. I felt that I couldn't complete the courses or afford them or I wouldn't be smart enough. That's all garbage and I realize it now.

After three weeks I already notice a huge difference in my life...I'm excited for the next 12 weeks!!

Congratulations on feeling so good again. And thank you for posting. Once upon a time I could talk to myself and keep moving forward but it has been getting so hard that I did not even have the energy anymore until I saw Luncinda on tv. Since working on the third week I can really see how much this program can help me and your post gives me hope of getting back to the person I was or want to be. Keep posting your thoughts please even if you should step back a few paces. It will be inspiring when things are going well and will allow others to help you if you get stuck. It is nice to have a support group to help and to be helped.

Hi Freebird and sandrakay,

I had a hard time with weeks 1 and 2. It was really tough to face reality and deal with my anxiety/depression. I usually hide the feelings in a deep dark corner somewhere and only let them out ocassionally, but going through weeks 1 and 2 I was forced to deal with my feelings and that was very hard.

Now, beginning week 3 I am beginning to feel a little bit better. The anxiety/depression is still there, however, I am beginning to see a light in the darkness. I am glad to hear the program is working for you too. It is very encouraging to hear about your experiences! I hope we all can continue to change our attitudes.

Good luck!

Things in my life are changeing yet agian. I hope for the better this time. I have started working with a lady in her boyfiends garage he kicked her out and she ended up moving about 4 hours away. We thaught that we could work it out working so far apart but it is very challenging. and I am not able to make enough so I have been looking in to doing something closer from home but it would mean to start something up from stratch. it is very scary and i keep telling myself i would only fail. my mom said look at what I have done I have to keep up with the neg/pos self talk . I hope it gets better. My depression is very strong right now so it is hard to look for the good things some times. I do have a lot to be thankful for, and we all have to keep those things in mind,

I wish you all a very happy holiday