Hi My name is Joey, I actually did this yesterday, but I think I might have done it wrong and posted it on a general public forum. Either way, I did the introduction a few days ago and started the 1st session yesterday. I've had this program for probably about 2 yrs. and I'm just now starting it. I guess thats another horrible thing about these kinds of problems. You're hurting, but it could be really hard for you to seek help or help yourself, not like a broken leg lol. I've been dealing with anxiety and depression for a long time, and also in the last several years moderate to severe ocd. I've had some good help and I've made some improvements, but there is soo much to do. I also have some experience with medication. I don't want to be a prisoner. I want to live. I need to overcome these problems. I really believe in CBT. Our feelings are a direct result of our thoughts. It isn't things that make us feel the way we feel, it's what we think about things. I am hopeful and positive. I'm glad to be doing this. Good Luck to everyone

Hey Joey02719 it's Jenashell. I couldn't figure out how to respond to your reply so I am responding to this one. Thanks for your encouraging words. I too am very faith based and Christian. I can do anything through him who gives me strength. I share my new skills from the program with everyone I talk to. It's amazing how God uses what we think to be our worst nighmare (this obstacle of panic and anxitey) to help and encourage others. There is truly a reason for every trial and tribulation that comes our way. We just need to figure out how to use each one to our advantage and turn it into power. We are learing all the tools we need to learn to overcome this. God has given us these tools through Lucinda Bassett. Our faith in God and our faith in ourselves with the tools we are learning, there will be no more boundaries. Keep your spirits high and challange yourself with something little every single day. One day you will look back on this and realize these little challanges you have overcome will prove there will be no more hurdles you can't jump no matter how high. God Bless!!!

Thank you Jenashell. and I'm glad my words were encouraging. I don't know what I would do if I just believed that this "landed" on me. It gives peace just believing that God has a purpose for everything in our lives. He gives consolations and "allows" desolations for many different reasons, but everything is out of love and for his plans and purposes. Thanks for replying. ttys. God Bless