I caught myself last night stressing out over things I have already minimized, eliminated or choose to underreact to. But, I caught it and recognize what it was...it was excitement. And I thought "how many times have I freaked out over feelings of excitement?" It all started with a thought I had about something that excited me. Just thought I'd share...

Ladyleo,

I am SO happy for you. It feels great when you catch yourself and do a 180 degree turn. That is progress! I am so proud of you.

OMG, It's so funny you say that! My hubby is returning from being on tour (and away from home) tomorrow. He was away for one month. I have noticed that I feel kinda spacey, strange in the head, and not quite the same as the detachment when I was having panic, but strange all the same, and then you posted this. I was wondering if I may be having some sort of tumor or stroke or crazy thing evolving, but it must be excitement. (We are newleyweds, married just last July)

How does it happen that we think that something so wonderful as excitement can be something terrible? Where the heck does that come from? I still feel a little strange, but I will remind myself that it is just excitement, and see what happens once he gets back, eh?

Big hugs,
Rebecca

I felt that way too-getting anxiety when I was excited and it confused me. I brought it up to my therapist and she gave me a strange look like,"Why would you get anxiety?" Now I got anxious when my son was being tested for his yellow belt in Tae Kwon Do and I could feel my heart racing and beating hard and I was angry at myself for getting anxious about it! I cannot recall a simpler thing I was excited about but it was trivial and it made me anxious. I wondered if that is part of our internal negativity that tells us if things are good something bad will happen to us?
Becca, Have a great time time with your hubby and glad he is safe!

Becca,

SO glad you hubby is coming back home. I cannot thank your hubby and you enough for the sacrifices you have made for all of us here. THANK YOU!!! I also am so very happy that you and your hubby will see one another very soon.

You are probably just SO excited, it can feel like anixety. I get that too and have to say, wait a minute! I am just so very excited, happy, joyful and shake with delight and this is GREAT!!!

I hope you have a wonderful reunion with your hubby and thank you again for the unselfish sacrifices made.

God Bless! LizB

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Wow! I love this program. I haven't been on here in forever and I don't recognize anyones names. I've been too busy living and driving in the city! I've been in the New Orleans area for about 7 years and never driven in the city. I did it 4 times in about a 10 day period. I have given a talk and skin care demo for the ladies at church and have become a more effective cub scout leader. My diet and exercise is also coming along. There is one issue in my life that keeps me thinking, it may be one of those life-altering decisions.
I still have 2 huge challenges: assertiveness with my husband and the relaxation tape.

It is so nice to see uplifting posts. The last time (about lesson 4) I was on everyone was still shovelling themselves out, to include me. Life is much better now, Everyone have a Great day!