Hi,

I just wanted to know if anyone else out there feels more anxiety now that you started the program? I'm having more feelings of anxiety and I am now in Lesson 4. Am I the only one? Why is this? Any feedback would be great.

Feelinglost, I can so relate to what you said. I thought I was feeling more anxious when I first started the program also. Its perfectly normal. You are bringing those "fears" to the surface & facing them in a way you havent in the past. If you are like me, I was expecting a "quick fix" right away. I completed the program & doing it now for the second time. That feeling you have goes away, I promise. Be patient & dont worry. It gets better & more positive as you go along. Good luck & take care. Thelmama

Hi feelinglost,
I am new to the program and have just started therapy as well. I was feeling worse too, and anxious. I told my therapist that I felt like we were tearing off a huge scab and she said that whatever is under the scab is there whether we peel it off or not, you know?
So she said through therapy, and this program, we will control the bleeding.
Does that make any sense?
I think I am also scared because I am doing something for myself -- trying to get well and it makes me feel guilty. I don't know why.
Anyway, stick with the program, it seems like in tape 2 they discuss feeling worse when you begin the process because you are facing the cause of your condition and then how to deal with it.
Hang in there and take care.
Kim

I felt the same way.... at first i was so happy that the program arrived, that was enough to get me through my first weeks.

But.... at week 3 i was worse than ever...
From the moment i opened my eyes (4am ish) untill i fell asleep, I had CONSTANT anxiety and depression with waves of panic attacks through out the day.
I couldnt funtion any more, i lay on the sofa in a ball. it took every ounze of energy to stand up let alone do any thing!!! and with 2 kids to look after, i felt even worse...

I had this fear that the program would not work for me and i was'nt going to get better....
I could'nt take any more so i turned to the forum and posted "HELP"

the responce i got gave me something precious...
"HOPE"

I think deep down we (i know i did) feel that this could be the magic wand we've all been serching for... and we find our selves rushing the process, franticley waiting for the "cure" to happen.... and it does'nt work like that...

I think for myself, this was my turning point i relized that this was going to take time and alot of hard work...

we are and will be facing things that we would rather not!!!
we are and will be learning new ways of thinking which is alien to us!!!

I am at the end of week 5 now, and things are so much better..
yes i still do have anxiety, but its just anxious episodes in my day (rather than all day!)
I havent had a panic attack for about 8 days!
Instead of writting in my journal
"will i ever be well/normal again"
I now write "WHEN".
im out there doing things again, and it feels so good.

i still have a long way to go, and have still got so much to learn...
But instead of being on that downwards spiral..
im on the Upwards spiral, and boy...it feels so much better!

OPP'S... im waffling on "Sorry"

So dont worry, this phase WILL PASS,and from talking to others, most people have felt the same way... its part of the road to recovery

Take GOOD care of your self
Bex

Thank you all who responded. I know deep down that it will take time and a lot of work. I just need to keep pushing forward and practice all the new skills which are kind of still foreign to me. I really appreciate all of your words of encouragement and they are all really good advice that I will take to heart. Thanks a lot the support means a lot to me