I am trying to incorporate all three sessions each day. Don't overreact, breathe, use the relaxation cd faithfully to go to sleep at night, live for today, only decaf coffee, cut down on sugar intake, give yourself permission to feel anxious (it will pass), be honest, love yourself. I had difficulty finding 10 things to love. I finally did it. I use my notebook daily; more so this week when journaling my negative thoughts into pos. thoughts. It is so difficult... for example: first thing in the morning, I said to myself- "I went to bed with a headache and woke up with one" I tried to make this a positive thought.. It's only a headache it will go away. But, isn't this true for everything? I could say, "My morning was so hectic and I was running late for work" INTO: It's only a morning and it will pass... Is anyone else feeling more overwhelmed and consumed by trying to incorporate EVERTHING always that you are becoming disconnected because it is a constant active thought process?? My personality also seems to be more "on edge"...Why is this happening? and When will it pass? Do I spend more time on this session? or move on??? Please help me.
Amy

HI Amy,
I'm on session three also. I am trying not to pressure myself into doing everything. I am working one week at a time. Still a little anxious, but no panic in a month or so. For me, to write and do Everything would be too much. I'm just noticing the negativity that I can conjure up. Do what you can and Don't beat yourself up for not doing it All. Just breath and keep working at it. It will not win.
Best to you.

Louella,
You have no idea how much your response means. I feel like I'm changing my entire personality and essentially, being anxious about everything is all I ever knew! So, I am retraining my self. It just seemed like remembering everything all the time is overwhelming. Although, now that I reflect upon your email- nomatter what I do differently from the program in any situation will be a change from always coming from an anxious prospective. I had a terrible anxiety attack today... External situation got the best of me. I must still work on not allowing people to get me into spirraling downward. Still so much to learn. Do you listen to each session cd more than once?? I can't find the time! I start my new sessions on sunday and read/take notes of "action" then I try to implement session objective throughout the week....Yikes... I hope I'm not stressing you out! If I may ask, Do you have any children? Married? Occupation?
I'm 34 & married (11 yrs now), 2 children 7 & 9, and I teach 3rd grade.

Hi Amy
I am on session three also.I find it difficult to change my negetive thoughts into possivative ones. I.ve been thinking that way for so long it is hard to reconigize them.I to work full time and have a child with another on the way. for me I found it eaiser to listen to the session tapes when I am driving in my truck if I try to listen to them after my daughter goes to bed I usally fall asleep.

Hi Amy,
Yes, doing what you can is so important. I know the feeling of wanting to do it all and do it Right. That's how we are. Perfectionists. But, listen, if you do what you can and practice some of the stuff in the program I really do believe it will work.
Yes, I do listen to the CD's more than once. The thing is, I work in a place where I have to drive a lot. Which basically means that I'm in my car a lot. So I turn it on during my longer drives. Sometimes I get distracted by my thoughts (of course), but I just rewind and relisten. I'm finding it difficult to write all the negative thoughts. It seems as though they all run into one another. But the ones I do notice, I jot down. Today only two neg. thoughts. I KNOW I had way more than that.

Yes, I am married and have two chldren. Ages 17 and 4. I had my first real panic attack after the birth of my first child. My anxiety has been with my since childhood. I am 36 years old. Believe me, it's been one long journey. But to tell the truth, I am tired of this nonsense. I have been to therapists, doctors, hospitals, you name it.
This is the first real thing that I have found that makes sense. So what do we have to lose really---except our anxiety?

Let's just do it!
I believe we can. You have to believe it too Amy. You can do it.
Best.

I am also on week three. I work with a lot of wherhouse guys and its really hard for me as well to be positive. But I am not giving up. One week at a time.