Yesterday i had one of my worst days as of yet , when i first started the program i was all gung ho and ready to go and had a possitive attitude , i have all along until now, Session 4 , Don't get me wrong i have had good days and bad days but yesterday i just wanted to rush myself to the hospital it was so bad again , i feel like I am lost and don't know what to do , I feel like maybe i didn't quite get session 3 and four and maybe i should re do them , but then again I feel like maybe this is all part of the prossess , I just wanted to pick a few brains to see how everyone else faired or is fairing at this point of the program? Can anyone give me some insight on how you ar doing ?Please

I too struggled with those lessons and finally moved on. I would say, don't get stuck. Move on and you can always go back later. I also listened to whatever I was struggling with on a particular day. Continue doing your lessons as normal but having a difficult time and another lesson applies I'd listen to that cd that day as well. Best of luck. Hang in there. It will get better. Be sure to do your relaxation tape everyday and sometimes more than once.

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Yesterday i had one of my worst days as of yet , when i first started the program i was all gung ho and ready to go and had a possitive attitude , i have all along until now, Session 4 , Don't get me wrong i have had good days and bad days but yesterday i just wanted to rush myself to the hospital it was so bad again

I am on session 6 and I had a bad day yesterday as well. It sure seems like it doesn't take much to get right back to where we were. I know I am gettting better so I just have to keep at it. And we just have to know that we will have bad times it is just going to be how we look at them and deal with them.

Debbie,

I feel for you! I just finished the program and I remember the weeks of self-doubt even though I knew on a larger scale, I was doing so much better. Those down or difficult days can be so frustrating but eventually you will have fewer and fewer of them.

I was having a difficult morning today. My anxiety and panic attacks were triggered earlier this year due to a severe sinus and ear infection. I've been dreading even having a cold ever since. Guess what? This morning I woke up and I had a running nose, a sore throat, and body aches. I felt anxious and I was worried I had somehow regressed. When I acknowledged to myself I probably had a bad cold and/or flu, I calmed right down. So this day I've been dreading for so long, isn't as bad as I thought!

Anticipatory anxiety is so tough. Just remember to listen to the relaxation tape and breath deeply as often as you can. No matter what you're doing, just take 5 minutes to do your breathing exercises. The slow breathing tricks your body into thinking everything is okay (which of course it is)!

Good luck and remember we are all here to support you!

I had the same problem on session 4. It was very frustrating, but I just kept with it and kept reminding myself that I am in control of my anxiety. "Control" came once I accepted the fact that there are going to be days when I'm anxious and they will pass, even if it lasts several days or a week...that's when I felt like I was becoming free of it. My very first anxiety episode was about 5 yrs ago and it was terrifying and it lasted for 2 weeks. Ever since then, I was so scared of ending up in that place again. This program taught me that I will NEVER end up in that place again because now I know what is going on and I know that it does pass. Give it a little time. Once I hit session 6 (after giving up caffeine...it really does make a difference), I felt like a million bucks. I would really just keep reminding yourself that it will take time and stick with the program. I got a little off track the last few sessions due to moving into a new place and being super busy and I am seeing the consequence of that right now with some increased anxiety and "blue" mood. However, I know that I need to remain calm and get myself back in the routine and things will be fine. You will be fine, too!! Again, if you are drinking caffeine (even if it is a little bit a day), stop. Really. It made a huge difference for me. Hang in there!!

Don't give up, Debbie. You're really focusing on this stuff instead of just trying to ignore it or push it away when it happens. So it's feeling magnified right now.

But you will reach a place where it feels like it's coming together. Then, as you begin to take a few risks and succeed, you'll start feeling more confident and able to handle things before they begin to escalate.

After the 15 weeks you can do the program again, or review where you think you didn't quite get it. (for me, it seems to be Lesson 3!)

You can do it

Jeri

From one Debbie to another. I agree with the others. It's really strange with anxiety. Things can be rolling along great, smooth and comfortable. Then, WHAM, you don't know what hit you and everything's lousy again. But, it gets better again.

I've been through the Program three times. Each time I pick up on something I had missed before. I also listen to my positive thoughts tape every morning. With all of this, I am happy to say that for the majority of the time, I'm dealing very well with my anxiety. But, there are days when it makes a huge comeback, so I just have to go back through all of the coping skills that I've learned, re-trace my steps and get back to better again. The lessons aren't exactly "hard" per say, but they are life-changing, so it takes a lot of doing to get it all done. Don't give up. Just keep on going and you'll get there. It's worth the trip. Take care.

Yes I have had bad days on the program, but since this program clearly showed me how my thoghts create so much of the anxiety and how we must change our thoughts, I have done much better.Float past the feelings your bad day creates. I am sure there are scarey thoughts present at that time. Accept them, don't run from them and most importantly remember you are not in danger, the anxiety is a hoax, there is no real danger.

Thank you... too all that has replied to my question, I really appreciate any feedback that gave me more insight. That is why I love coming back here everyday for the kindness of people like yourselves . It helps me get over the humps that occur on this strnage path of life , I have been sticking with the program . Although i did give myslef this week off from it to see what I have abotained and learned from it. I am alwasy thinking possitive now so that is a big step on my part , Thanks you once again for helping out a friend it is greatly appreciated :O)
Have a happy day , Love from me ...Deb