I had an almost three week reprieve, & then wham, I started feeling sick again. Has anyopne else experienced this? Im hoping thi too will pass.

Yes, this is normal. I'm sure everyone doing this program has felt this way, perhaps numerous times!

What week are you on? Have you done Session Three yet? That is a good one to relisten to over and over during the whole program and beyond.

I felt like quitting this whole program a couple of weeks ago because I felt I'd gone back to square one with my feelings. Instead I asked for help on the forum. I got so encouraged, that even though I've had a few more bad days, I know I'll get better anyways.

I'm sorry you're not feeling well. I appreciate that you've shared your feelings with us.

I pray you'll feel better about yourself and situation soon.

God Bless,
Heather

I was going to ask the same question Heather asked: whether or not you've completed lesson 3. I felt great during lessons 1 and 2 and then becmae veru nervous while doing lesson 3/ many people say they have experienced this. now i'm on lesson 5 and feeling great!

This is covered in Tape 15 on growth spurts or setbacks. It's very common. You have spent years in a rut of negative thinking, now you are climbing out of that rut. We are creatures of habit. You are still working at feeling better. There will be times when the old habits or thoughts will resurface, but less and less as you get stronger and more ingrained in your new way of thinking. Keep working the skills and you will be okay.

Thank you all for your input. I am just about to start week 2. I began feeling better before I even started the program I believe because I felt hope, you know? Hope in knowing something could truly help me once & for all. But then I began to feel afraid that if this program doesnt help me, Im not sure where Ill turn.

Also, you all have encouraged me greatly. Thank you all.

ditto...I felt like I took 4 steps forward and 3 steps back when I did 3 and 4....I am on 6 and feeling MUCH better. Hard to digest that we are the ones causing these thoughts and feelings. And yes... I agree....re listen and relisten to 3!! You will get there We all will
Denise

I know exactly what you feel like! I too lately have been having "growth spurts" as they are called in Tape 15. Anxious feelings that are unrelated to any real threat or danger. Just mental gymnastics I guess! Hang in there and take long deep breaths. I have been recovered for 3.5 years now and all along the journey, deep breaths and positive self talk have been the key. Also, realizing that I'm right where I'm supposed to be in life. These growth spurts are my mind's way of saying, "Remember to keep up with the good habits and not the bad." Our minds just want us to practice! And I know you posted these thoughts in April and it's now July, but I just felt compelled to respond since I have the deepest empathy and understanding. I bet by now you are feeling much better! I hope so. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

Peachwithin. What does recovered mean to you? Do you still have bouts of anxiety? Are you completely free of anxiety controlling you? I ask because I'm struggling - currently on session 7 and questioning how much I can expect...

I think, with my problem -- this "invisible monster" -- since it showed up again after I started the program - I am not going to turn my back on it, I will continue the program, it's there for me when I am busy and not busy; also, the vitamins are like a bonding of my soul, my insides are pulling together, and I feel great, don't get me wrong - I am hurt, I feel very hurt, but I will not send this monster away, it will have to go on its own, because the more I face this its like if it were a hot air balloon - it is losing its air by me not tolerating its presence but not sending it away. I'm so close to figuring out my own -probably, born with me - problem, I feel weak, yet facing each day, following the program as I can, and guiding myself toward my dreams ... I can't ask for anything else

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Also, you all have encouraged me greatly. Thank you all.