When I got to this part I felt sick. This is me. I have alway been one to have it planned in my head how someone is going to be. When it never happens Im so let down. A trip anything that doesnt seem to match what I thought. I have been trying to slow down and say (just wait lets see what happens.) I have been with my husband 23 years.I set his actions up in my head the most.I have always made him jump threw hoops trying to get what I have been setting up in my head right.He was always telling me he was sorry what did I do. It wasnt him at all! Im so happy he can relax now and just love me. Things are better and he is seeing some of it also now and it helps. He also is a lot more understanding about things. And so am I. It make me sad to know I have done this to myself. But it is GREAT to know Im taking steps to fix it.

wina, I agree...this session was an eye opener for me! I'd thought the Self Talk session was "it"...as I'm learning, I'm realizing the cumulation of so many aspects, but initially the Expecations is what got me started on this path of anxiety disorder...when life didn't fit the "Norman Rockwell" image is when the negative self-defeating comments surfaced...and the reality of it all...if I just let it be, my life is pretty amazing! I too have been with my hubby for 20+ years...thank God for him that he's had the patience and love to stay and help me thru...as I continue this journey of self-discovery and recovery while letting go of the anxiety...it's really NOT fun, so I don't know why I entertain it and keep it hanging around ...I'm steppin' right along with you, to overcome this...and we WILL!!

I totally agree session 4 has really opened my eyes I was a big victim thinker my parents both died when I was younger and I would look around at all these other people and ask myself why me? why do I struggle, the magical thinking was also a neat topic Its fun to see how each session ties into the next

Yes I to would always expect things from people and in the end get disappointed. Now I just try and let the cards fall and see what happens. I still struggle with what if thoughts and realize I put myself there in my thoughts.
I do believe this program is helping . Ready to start session 5.