This is my first week on the program and I find I'm more anxious. All that keeps running through my head is maybe I'm not putting my all into the program like everyone else. I'm trying to remain positive but I find myself freaking out cause I think I'm not getting it like other people doing this program. Did anyone else feel like they were failing in the first week?

MANY people do. Me included. Just go with the flow. It's only natural to have a few more attacks during the start up. You're facing your fears head on. What's scarrier then that ?!?!?!?

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Veronica23:
All that keeps running through my head is maybe I'm not putting my all into the program like everyone else. I'm trying to remain positive...QUOTE]
Well, I opened the box, watched the first DVD and got stuck. So first I wouldn't be comparing yourself to the others here (big smile) because you may not know what's really happening for them and it's unfair to compare anyway.
You're doing your best to remain positive! Hooray! That's a HUGE first step. Keep up the great work.

For me, if I just knew I was giving it MY best (which I'm not yet by the way) I'd be happy. Even MOST of my best and not 100% perfect has to feel just great.

I'd give yourself a huge pat on the back for getting started! That's huge!

I´m on week three and still feel scared at times. I´m afraid I wont make it, meaning that I wont be able to make the changes that I want and need. But I haven´t given up and put it away, and neither must you! We can do this even though we´re afraid! DON´T give up, OK? You can do it!

I am heading to week four and yes, my fears went and anxiety went up at first. I worry that I will be the one person this does not work for...negative thinking, I know. I want to have all the symptoms and anxiety go away now...more negative thinking. So, I am trying to relax and just go with it. I will give it MY best effort and hope that the accumulation of weeks and work pay off! Hang in there! We are facing this head on and that can be scary!

Nothing is worse than fear. Don't you all just hate being scared? So, of course, we want it gone and we want it gone now. But just listening to the session tape a few times a week, doing the relaxation, reading and doing our weekly work is helping us, even if we don't feel it all yet. It's so good for us as is checking in with our peers on this site. I think we're all doing a great job, change isn't easy.
Hugs,
T

Well, Sweetie - you're right on track with so many of us - really!!!!! LOL

I had the program for a long time before I even STARTED it.

But here's the thing. When I did start working the program and ON MYSELF, things started falling into place. I was anxious, afraid I'd be the lone one who couldn't get it.

You've taken a first step. And it's a BIG step toward getting better, becoming at peace with yourself.

Try as much as you want or as little as you feel. Do things at your pace. But know this - you have so many people out here cheering you on!!!

Karma

well I hope you'll find through "diving directly into the water you WILL be able to swim WAY better than trying to swim in a foot of water at the shore's edge. Take the bull by the horns and run WITH him!!! Good Luck???

I can totally sympathize with you with the feeling that we aren't getting it like so many others are. I am doing the same thing I did the first time I started the program and the second time, I have stalled out and having trouble keeping on it. I have gotten further this third round of the program which is better than the first two tries but I am getting more and more negative and wondering if it's just meant to be that I am like this. Maybe my life isn't supposed to be a happy and free spirited one but one that is meant for me to be in this prison I have made for myself. I don't know what to think anymore. I am really sorry to hear that you are having similar feelings as I am. I wouldn't wish this kind of life style on anyone including my worst enemy. Hang in there and I truly hope you can find positive help through the program as well as anyone else that is using it. God bless us all with finding our way back to a stress/panic free lifestyle.

God bless,
Susan

Hi ,

Please do not be scared, because you think you are not getting it. You will get worse before you get better, and truthfully, it may take the entire program to "get it" or to feel like you are on your way. I have been thru the program , once by myself, and once with a personal coach. i got worse around week 11 - 12, then i slowly began to turn around. this is like alcoholism or drugs - it is an addiction of sorts, so you will most likely expect to battle this with the skills Lucinda gives you for a while, if not your whole life. but dont let that scare you, let that be an affirmation to you that you know what this is, and that you are not alone!!! best luck, LMM

Thank you! All of your messages are very comforting and helpful. Thank you guys for being here to help.

I am also restarting the program. i think i got up to sessions 3 or four and i backed out. Too many good things happening and i got terrified. here to a new start.