I've been checking out the program and don't quite know what to think yet. I remember talking to the person when I ordered the program and how she seemed to be describing me as she asked me about myself. I don't have panic attacks, but know that stress really does a number on me, gets me excited and just wears me down.
Although it hasn't been diagnosed, I'm sure that I suffer from mild to moderate depression, especially during the winter months in Wisconsin.
I'm hoping this program helps me to be able to enjoy my life more!!!
Posts: 1 | Location: Milwaukee | Registered: January 29, 2009
I'm also new to the program. I know that I suffer from anxiety, but feel hopeful about the program. It just sounds so right to me that life should be exciting instead of stressful. Anyway, I hope the program works for both of us!
All the best
Posts: 13 | Location: New York | Registered: January 29, 2009
hello. I've been listening to the disks and am very encouraged by the changes in my way of thinking. I've been up & down over the decades and grew up hiding and running and FULL of negative thinking. I've been depressed, suicidal, and angry. I've recently been told I have a distorted view of reality because I always expect trouble becouse I'm me and the universe is against me. Not true, though. My way of thinking is changing. Give it a chance. allyson
Posts: 18 | Location: LOUISIANA - near NEW ORLEANS | Registered: January 27, 2009
Hi. I'm fairly new too. I am on Week 3 and I may be on Week 3 for another week! I was the first to admit that I was a negative thinker, I just didn't realize how hard I was on myself. I have been very discouraged this week with positive self talk. I can't seem to get it. This program has made me so much more aware of how I think. I may move forward to Week 4 and continue listening to Week 3 along with it. I didn't think it would be this hard, but I really think it's worth it. It's a little more pressure when you realize it is yourself you need to make changes to, not others. I've learned to take more deep breaths before I think. Good luck to you. You've made a step in the right direction.
Just wanted to say hello and I am new to this program also. I didn't realize that so many people had this problem. I am working hard to change my way of thinking but it is truelly hard to think positive all the time but we are happier when we do. I want to be happy and help my children to be happy also.
Posts: 1 | Location: Indiana | Registered: February 20, 2009
I am new to the program and did not realize that the things I feel a lot of other people are feeling to. I really feel that I am going in a positive direction by starting this program. I hope this helps me become a better person for my family because our family seems to be in a major crisis. Anyways just wanted to say hello and I am a good listner if someone needs a shoulder to cry on.
Hi, I am new to the program basically even though I did puchase a year ago. Started it then, then stopped, now I am back and strictly trying to FOCUS on going through it. I do have to say it is extreextremelymely hard to do with three kids/hubby. I am tape 2. Lucinda instructed to start an excercise routine. I think that is HUGE. This disorder (anxiety) is debilitating and I HAVE to change something now, not only for me, but so my children won't be affected. Welcome to the new people and thanks for welcoming me back. Missy
Posts: 4 | Location: Suburb of Chicago, IL | Registered: August 18, 2007
I am also fairly new to the program.....I am working hard to understand WHY I worry incessantly about things I really do not need to worry about! For example, I saw an episode of Brothers and Sisters last night and when Rob Lowe's charact er had his heart attack, I totally became more aware of my body and my heart rate, etc...WHY do I do this? It is something I HATE and wish I could not do...hopefully as I progress, that paranoia and ridiculous worrysome thoughts about my health will go away. I am healthy...not overweight, exercise more and more as the days grow longer....I just freak out sometimes. My poor boyfriend got upset with me last night on the ohone b/c I was explaining to him why I stopped taking an anti-anxiety medicine....know why I stopped taking it?? Because I am afraid of what it may do to me...yea-this is reality. He apologized because he is trying SO hard to understand and I know he does in a sense, but I am hopeful and in a few months, I will have a grasp on this...I am so glad I turned on the TV one Sunday morining and saw the infomercial......everything happens for a reason . Thanks everyone in advance for your support......I have not had a full blown panic attack since Superbowl Sunday!!
My g/f and I have been in the program for 1.5 monthes now, we are on session five and we have both seen big changes in ourselves as well as eachother. To all of you you bought this program for a reason to help you with Anxiety and depression. I knew I had depression but what I found out through the program is that I have anxiety too. I couldn't put a name on that uneasy feeling before but now through the program I am dealing with it in a healthy, positive and progressfull way. You have nothing to lose but uncomfortable feelings so give it a chance guys and feel good again. I have had depression and anxiety for 35 years and feeling the dark cloud lifting so If I can feel better with the program you can too.
workinonit in CA
Posts: 67 | Location: California | Registered: November 24, 2008
hi to everyone been trying the program on week 3 i think we all can benefit from this program and i would like to make some new friends at the same time.good luck to all!!!!
Posts: 5 | Location: manteca ca. | Registered: March 03, 2009
Hi to all. I have just started the program and am currently on day two. I understand just about everything everyone has said on here. I am hopeful that this program helps me. I suffer more from depression, and anxiety. I have suffered for so many years that I couldn't tell you when it started. It is helpful to hear all of you that have had success with the program, because it took a lot of effort just to take in the cost of the program (more anxiety) and do it! I am hopeful, and I hope that all of us find what we are looking for. Good luck to us all!!
Originally posted by EmKay: I am also fairly new to the program.....I am working hard to understand WHY I worry incessantly about things I really do not need to worry about! For example, I saw an episode of Brothers and Sisters last night and when Rob Lowe's charact er had his heart attack, I totally became more aware of my body and my heart rate, etc...WHY do I do this? It is something I HATE and wish I could not do...hopefully as I progress, that paranoia and ridiculous worrysome thoughts about my health will go away. I am healthy...not overweight, exercise more and more as the days grow longer....I just freak out sometimes. My poor boyfriend got upset with me last night on the ohone b/c I was explaining to him why I stopped taking an anti-anxiety medicine....know why I stopped taking it?? Because I am afraid of what it may do to me...yea-this is reality. He apologized because he is trying SO hard to understand and I know he does in a sense, but I am hopeful and in a few months, I will have a grasp on this...I am so glad I turned on the TV one Sunday morining and saw the infomercial......everything happens for a reason . Thanks everyone in advance for your support......I have not had a full blown panic attack since Superbowl Sunday!!
I'm so glad you haven't had a panic attack lately. It sucks soo bad. lol. I used to have them, and boy did they do a number on me! I've developed ocd with thoughts after my few panic attacks happened. I check my pulse all the time to see if my heart is beating strong, and normal. I obsess about God, and the afterlife. I believe in God, but somehow during my attacks, I came to fear him. I have so many questions that just can't be answered. It's hard to obsess over things that can't be searched on the internet. I know where you're coming from. I'm on week 1 right now. I guess the only thing I can tell you is, have the thoughts and then let them go. Don't let them fill your head with worry. That's what I tell myself. It helps to, at least for me to say "I'm stronger than all this"
Hello, I just finished the 1st session and I feel like it's still an infomercial. All I got from the cd was how good the Midwest center program is. I liked the workbook. I'll try another session next week. Wish me luck. llw
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I am also fairly new to the program.....I am working hard to understand WHY I worry incessantly about things I really do not need to worry about! For example, I saw an episode of Brothers and Sisters last night and when Rob Lowe's charact er had his heart attack, I totally became more aware of my body and my heart rate, etc...WHY do I do this? It is something I HATE and wish I could not do...hopefully as I progress, that paranoia and ridiculous worrysome thoughts about my health will go away. I am healthy...not overweight, exercise more and more as the days grow longer....I just freak out sometimes. My poor boyfriend got upset with me last night on the ohone b/c I was explaining to him why I stopped taking an anti-anxiety medicine....know why I stopped taking it?? Because I am afraid of what it may do to me...yea-this is reality. He apologized because he is trying SO hard to understand and I know he does in a sense, but I am hopeful and in a few months, I will have a grasp on this...I am so glad I turned on the TV one Sunday morining and saw the infomercial......everything happens for a reason . Thanks everyone in advance for your support......I have not had a full blown panic attack since Superbowl Sunday!!