I love this part of the program so much, I just wanted to share!

Seriously, I find that just listening to all of the positive talk on the tape makes me feel immediately better. And there is just so much good advice on it. I got my husband to listen to it with me, and he liked it a lot too.

Anyway, I am really excited about my recovery now. I can see how the negative/positive thinking functions in my life. For example, take today. I went to the laundrymaut with my husband, feeling really good and confident, having been thinking positively about going out all morning. Then, I realized that I'd forgotten a coupon I'd had at home. I suddenly had this rush of "I'm stupid, I'm worthless, I'm forgetful, I'm irresponsible" thoughts, and, boy, did I just want to run out of there right then! But, instead of going home, my husband and I just went to get lunch, and I countered the negatives thoughts with positive ones, and I felt much better. That just proved to me how much I can blow any little negative thing into a huge deal, but also how I can get out of it.

Yes, I can totally relate! (see my post on "exercise really helps with anxiety"! I'm pumped right now on positive energy! I feel like I'm finally starting to lick this thing. Not just lick it but take it by the throat and shake it really hard (and I'm not even a violent person)!

I can also relate to your story about the coupon! I'm that same way and am making a point of working on just accepting myself the way I am now! I know there are parts of me that are great and that I'm working very diligently on improving the other areas that I consider to be just not quite so great!

I think I responded to you in another forum, I just can't remember which one and I couldn't find it. Oh, well! It sounds like the program is going well for you. keep up the good work! - Kristie

Lori,

You are on your way!!

You "got" the hinge lesson.
Congratulations!

Chantal