I saw a commercial for the program and I decided that I was due to go thru the 15 week program again.

The last time I did the program in full, was 8/31/03. When I did the program last time I had trouble driving at night. No longer an issue. I was unemployed and I could not hold a job. No longer an issue! I was struggling with making decisions. No longer an issue. I had major social anxiety. Still an issue and I would like to work on it some. I was somewhat depressed. Still an issue. I also have difficulty with being assertive, letting go of obsessive negative thoughts, and living in the precious present moment. I hope to get back in touch with these things - and maybe this time I can expand on what I learned last time.

This time around I'm ready to take on my social anxieties. Actually I feel like I have the coping skills I just need to reaffirm what I've already learned. Take some time for myself and enjoy being POSITIVE AND LIVING in the present moment. Some of that has DEFINITELY been lost since I've finished the program.

I started the program last night. And as I observe this week. I can definitely relate to a lot of what is said in this lesson. I've never suffered from an anxiety ATTACK - but more of overall anxiety. I can remember suffering from this when I was in kindergarten! I know where my behavior comes from, my mother who has always suffered from anxiety and depression. I have a hard time taking medication.

I am creative. Over analytical. Tenacious. Obsessive. And yes I over castrophize!

I just wanted to take a moment to introduce myself...

Welcome back! I've gone through the program several times, too. I've learned more each time. I think I'll need to refresh these skills for myself over and over during my life because I have a tendency toward an anxious lifestyle. I'm just so grateful that I found the skills to be able to overcome!