i hope i am doing this right.just got my program and working on my first session.as soon as i started listening ,i said to my surprise "thats me"lordy ive suffered for so long.

Hi! haven't tried The Program yet but am thinking about it. I definately had that same "That is totally me!" feeling when I started reading her "From Panic to Power" book though...

jdub,i just finished listening to the relaxation tape .it makes you feel like your in heaven.today is a hard day with the stress put on me by an alcholic husband

Welcome newbies. jdub, get the program. the book is not enough to get you over this stuff.

I think the book does a lot!!!

Hi Jonellelee.

It helps a lot, but it's not enough to get rid of anxiety or depression and she wrote it to compliment the program; not to replace it.

I am a newby too...well 3 weeks in. Does anyone else find the relaxation cd has less effect the more you listen to it, even though it recommends 3 to 4 times a day? Maybe it's just me?!?!

gemenigirl,
Welcome!
There is no "right" . Just follow the guidelines in the workbook, (it's OK, really OK and really important to GO EASY ON YOURSELF!)work at it with all your heart and mind -and that may vary from day to day -and end up with a new life, more peaceful and content.
I think most of us said the same thing.(that's me) I did with at least something in each of the tapes.
Me too, - suffered for many years, but that's OK.
We're much stronger people in the long run and get to help others in the process.
God bless and hugs to you.

I don't understand why you are saying it WONT help alone...it's different for everyone. I think if people want to better bad enough and all they have is the book (me for example) then they'll get better. I'm sorry to say this, but the program isn't the only thing helping people with anxiety. It's completely different for everyone.

Welcome Newbies,
You have come to the right place. Good luck with the program and hope all works out for you...

GOD Bless,

Candi

Hi newbies, for those that can't afford this program yet, I suggest some more reading that may help. First, The Anxiety & Phobia Workbook, by Edmund J. Bourne, and then anything by Claire Weekes. Both are good sources. I wouldn't say you'll never conquer anxiety without this program. Lucinda certainly did. The same materials that were available to her are available to us, it's just much easier that she put them all together already. When you're suffering, it sure is helpful to find just one source that will guide you.

Hey deedee00!I was just wandering what exactly you started doing to overcome your anxiety?You always have excellent advice!I have had this for about 13 years now.I'm pushing hard to be able to deal with my anxiety.It's so hard!I've been making myself go out and face my fears.I was housebound for about 2 years.I went out to lunch at a restaurant last week {ha ha} and went to the grocery store!Yea!But my problem is I can't seem to get rid of all these symptoms {racy feelings,dizziness,and floaty feelings}even at home.Happens everyday!Very frustrating!I'm scared to death that I'll have to live like this for the rest of my life.Any advice would help so much.Thank you and God Bless!

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Originally posted by carmencita:
I am a newby too...well 3 weeks in. Does anyone else find the relaxation cd has less effect the more you listen to it, even though it recommends 3 to 4 times a day? Maybe it's just me?!?!

Actually, the only thing that I found is that I tended to start falling asleep during it, or my mind would wander. Now I find that listening to natural sounds with music is almost as effective for relaxation, but there is still a need to do all the breathing and muscle exercises. You could get other relaxation CDs and play a different one each time. Just a thought.

fearnot that sounds like me its been about that long with me to. i have same symptoms on a little bit of meds but praying this program gets me off them email me ant time if u wanna talk i;m posted keep believeing

What book are you guys talking about?