I just started my first day, yesterday & did all that I was suppose to as far as homework
(Relaxation CD, Guidebook & CD, signing up in the New Peer Oct. community & posting). Good
start!
Today (day 2) after getting my daughter off to school, I spent some time on the computer, checking emails & community postings but not posting myself. I didn't do anything productive & slept from 11-2. No time left before DD came
home & I had to take my father (88)& myself for
flu shots. Didn't eat today (except for an apple this am) and filled up on tortilla chips & later, lots chocolate. I don't want to dump on myself for this but I do want to be accountable. It's now 6:42 PM. I will continue to do some work in my guidebook & a relaxation session. I don't feel like I need to use a relaxation session when I've slept the day away
but I think it's what I should be doing it as part of the program.
Any suggestions on how to move on from here?

Determine within yourself that you are tired of this panic/anxiety and that you want better! Spend quality time in the program, read and reread the workbook, you will only benefit from it(the program) when you read it and put it to use. Don't let yourself find excuses to do something else rather than spend time in the program. It does work and you will find a new you very soon and you may be tempted to quit when you feel better, but dont quit. Finish is and start on it again because we always miss something the first time.


Rod

Hi Rod,
Thanks for the encouragement!
I turned off the TV and got to work on my guidebook. Filled out the surveys and read the pages on depression & action assignments. Feeling better for just having done that.
I am now, feeling physically sick from eating the tortilla chips & chocolate M'M's. I hope I can bring to mind this feeling I have right now the next time I reach for the "junk comfort".
They truly are my drugs of choice & no better than coffee, pot, pills or street drugs. I know some people might say there's no comparison.
But I do see the effects unhealthy foods have on my life. They're just a slower form of suicide. One problem I really have to work on!
As they say...one day at a time!
Thank you again for being there!