Hi everybody,
I am 29 years old and I have been having panic attacks for 9 years now. During this time period I was diagnosed with many things such as low blood pressure, low blood sugar, one doctor even thought that I had had multiple sclerosis. I knew something was wrong with me but didn't know what to call it. Meanwhile I became agoraphobic and unable to face most of the outside world without my husband or my mom.
I didn't find out what was going on until few months ago when watching a movie called: What about Bob? That was me, funny movie but terrible reality. Than I started searching and found out that I wasn't the only one.
Through a lot of coincidences I ended up in a consulting with a christian therapist - which I don't consider a coincidence. After two meetings with her I found Lucinda's book - Panic to Power in a bookstore and that is where I learned about this program. I ordered it almost immediately after reading the book.
Well, the program got here yesterday and I am exited, I just watched the Jump Start video and I am expecting big things to happen in my life.
I don't think that anything happens just because and I am thanking God for giving me this great opportunity.

Hi pe, and welcome!
I do not believe in coincidence either, rather I believe in Godincidence so I know you are on the right track. I just "discovered" the program, and breifly wondered why I had not heard of it before, because I have been thru depressions since 1983....well, the first 15 years was S.A.D. (winter depression).
After taken meds every year for that, and coming off them each Spring because I could not tolerate the side effects, I was prescribed Prozac then Zolft to take year round They did not have but one side effect for me). I was OK for several years, and I had been convinced by the professionals that my problem was a chemical imbalance as well as seasonal depression.
All that to say this: I would not have been ready to hear all of what Lucinda has to say back then, because "there was nothing I could do to help myself"; just stay on meds all my life, they said, because it is a chemical imbalance. Well...I went into 2 depressions in the last 2 years while on Meds !! During those times I was obsessed with finding everything the internet had regarding the causes of depression. What I began to see was so much on cognitive behavioral therapy = how to change your negative thoughts & self talk. SO I know that God led me to the program when He knew I would believe it! My trust in Him is ever stronger when these Godincidences occur!! Here's to our jouney together :-) Noola

When I was introduced to the program, I wahad been really crying out to God to help me, and he did. He led me to this program and it has helped tremendously. I know many of you probably had the same experience; now you have to do something with it now that you have been led this program. God is good and his plans for us is good, now it is up to us to follow his plan and do what he has put before us.
I felt God telling me that these materials were put in my hands now it was up to me to do it. And he would be there for me and help me. He has been with me every step of the way and has put other materials and information in my path that helped as well. I feel myself getting better and stronger every week I work the program. God is a good God and he wants us to enjoy our lives immensely. In order to do this we have to proceess out the junk and get to the good stuff. Dont give up and keep on pursuing peace and joy that can be ours if we continue with the program.

Hi Noola,
I love the word Godincidence and it is so true. Many people found this program after really praying to God in helplessness. I prayed and waited, than before my regular annual check up I had the biggest panic attack in my life ever. I just spelled everything to the doctor and if this hadn't happened I don't think that I would ever tell anybody. From there on I was led to the program. The doctor gave me some meds but I have stopped them. I am a stay at home mom and I don't need to start working right away so I can easily take time and get better without the medication.
Have you noticed that many people also got the program right when they were ready to face their situation? I don't think that even a year ago I was ready to accept it but now is the right time. Many people also ask so where was the program at the beginning of my struggles?
But I believe that this is also Gods plan - to give us this hope and help when we are ready for it and ready to accept it.

just into the 2nd week of the program, it really does help...one of my problems is just to "allow" myself to start to feel better, we get so used to the rut that we begin to believe that "this " is our destiny...what a pity! God is good, i totally agree with all your comments..as strees/anxiety/depressing it is to get started it's worth every "quiver" we get thanks!

Nice to read these comments. I found Lucinda's book but needed the actual program as it gave me more structure. I am just starting week 3. I have had some set backs but I am committed. I am having a hard time allowing myself to feel better too.

I agree with those who believe that this program is an example of "Godincidence". I'm currently on Week 10 (started in August) and am so glad that I found a cognitive therapy program that makes sense to me. I want to suggest that for those of you who would like to supplement the program with a spiritual guide, contact the Stress Center and order the "Spiritual Workbook and Devotional Guide", which is a companion guide for the Attacking Anxiety program. The readings and bible passages really work well with the program and are a great boost to the spirit as well. I think it costs about $25 and well worth it. Another book that has been a blessing to me is Norman Vincent Peale's "Positive Thinking for a Time Like This" which is a condensation of "The Tough-Minded Optimist." You can purchase that book from Guideposts: www.guideposts.com.

Matthew,
Thank you for the info on the additional spiritual material from the Stress Center and Guideposts It is SO GOOD to have others to share this journey! Keep on keeping on.
Noola