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Well I started the program Nov7/07. I have moved on to session 2, with approval from the telephone coach. It has been 8 days since my last panic attack, and I was having 1 to several/day. I can still feel the anxiety starting, but the cards and breathing exercises seem to help "nip it in the bud"
I do have a question...
my fiance has anxiety/panic attacks as well.He is not interested in this program and that's ok. He is really good at understanding what I am going through, but he can't really talk about it that much. I find this hard because some days I need encouragement from him.Then I get upset thinking he doesn't care enough etc, etc. It's craziness=-) I am not really sure what to do?
 
Posts: 27 | Location: canada | Registered: November 07, 2007Reply With QuoteEdit or Delete MessageReport This Post
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First of all, congratulations with the lack of panic attacks!!!!!Awesome!
Focus on yourself and let your example of more peace and contentment, less anxiety and depression within yourself do the talking. He'll notice the changes, and so will you. As hard as it sounds right now, give it time.
Remember, when YOU were ready, you sought relief and started the program. Give him the opportunity to get to that point in his own time.
You'll learn to get all the encouragement you need from the best place to get it - YOU.
And of course, just pop on in here and we'll cheer you on any time you need!
Just let him know how well you're doing along the way, GENTLY and POSITIVELY. Go easy on yourself and him.
At some point, you may not even want his total involvement in your growth -your journey out of anxiety, panic and/or depression. This is a VERY personal journey and both of you can respect that. It's not your relationship, it's just that you'll feel more confident relying on YOU more as your A&D diminishes. Yep, you will!!!
Stop those nasty negative thoughts about him not caring enough. That's just fear and it's not true. FALSE EVIDENCE APPEARING REAL.
Give him extra hugs and let him know when you need them too.
Don't get into the blame game. He'll be there for you when he can emotionally. When he can't, dig within yourself and maybe listen to the tapes an extra time or two. You're intelligent, strong and insightful enough to find the difference in each day, each moment.
Huge hugs to you.
GO EASY ON YOURSELF!!!
 
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Cindylou...how can one top that! :-) You're post was so gentle, loving and compassionate. You're obviously doing very well with the program and have gotten Session 3 down pat! That gives me lots of hope too. :-)

Blessings..
 
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Dear Cindylou,
Wow thank you so much! you are awesome!! My fiance and I have had the best weekend! Negative thinking and the smallest bit of self doubt create anxiety. I had a moderate panic attack this morning, but here I am panic free because I used my tools and calmed myself down. I AM my safe person=-) Thanks for the support!!!!
Presely
 
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