I just wanted to post to share in my accomplishment (or at least what I think I have accomplished). A few days ago I got home from a 12 hour shift at work at around 2:30am. I lay in bed with my chest pounding. I ate really bad that day so the caffeine in my system plus the french fries I had just gulped down didn't really make matters very good for starters. I have always been concerned with having a heart attack because due to the panic my heart alway felt like it was going to pump out of my chest. So as I lay in bed unable to sleep, I was kicking myself for working so much and eating so poorly and thinking I am destroying my own body, I grabbed hold of my thoughts and said "this is a panic attack, it's not going to hurt me, I am creating it with all the negative thoughts I am feeding myself, so what I ate bad today tomorrow is a new day and I will eat better, take ten deep breaths slowly." And guess what happened? For the absolute FIRST time in my life I can say that I had a panic attack and was able to see for myself that I was the one creating it and I was able to stop it. I feel sooooo proud of myself. At the end of the ten deep breaths I was able to turn over and fall asleep. I have never done that before I have always laid there and suffered thinking I was crazy or that I will never get over this. I always thought of myself as the victim. I know this was only one time but I am really pumped about it. I have been on meds for a while now and really didn't think I had any panic attacks..but I guess I do. That to me is proof enough that meds can only help to a certain degree the rest is up to us. If you have ever talked to me in the chat I am such a negative thinker and always criticizing myself but I really can't believe how good I feel about this. I know the way I eat affects my anxiety, and I know now that you do have to take time for your own body, but to overcome one panic attack I feel amazing. I am sorry this is so long but I hope this helps some of you out there keep plugging away if it can help me BELIEVE ME it can help anyone.

Take care everyone.

WAY TO GO! Keep building on the confidence! If you did it that one time you will do it again and again and again. You are well on your way to getting a handle of this. Good job

You are strong enough to beat this. And you are a worthwhile person. You deserve happiness..true happiness and you will achieve it by loving and nurturing yourself.

Keep up the good work.

Worry, THAT IS GREAT PROGRESS!!! Your success is an inspiration to all us that we can get there. I am so glad you reached that point where you realize YOU CAN control this. Yes, what we eat really affects our anxiety too and that is wonderful that you see what you eat also contributes to anxiety. I am SO excited and happy for you. Good Luck and God Bless.
lizb

lizb is right. You are an inspiration to us all. I'm so happy for you.

Worryalittlebit----

Wow!! when I read your post it made me remember how I felt when I was doing this program back in 2002-2003. When I started realizing all of the amazing things this program does do. I myself, had been on two different meds for the anxiety/depression but I realized before this program that they only help to some degree also so I weaned myself off of them gradually( I'm not on any meds for this condition anymore) but it wasn't until this program that I learned the skills to get me through the rest of my life with less of a severity in my anxiety and depression. The rest you have to live through and develop good cognitive behavioral techniques(think that's the word I'm looking for had the word on the tip of my tongue LOL ) to get you through the rest of the way to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Way to go on your progress and keep up the great work The program does really help and it'll even get better as you go on.

Take care and God bless,
Lexi

Thank you all so much for the encouragement. I know when talking to others they don't exactly understand the freedom of such an acheivement. I wanted to share with you all because I know you can relate and I know that you all can do it. I am still working through panic moments but I have been able to calm myself enough to know it will pass and it's only panic. I wish you all the very best of luck and keep positive it will happen for you too.

Worry

I am now going thru the program...I agree its worth the time and money...