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Originally posted by Oakey:
I don't know if I could say anymore than what MaggieMay or SMears haven't said already but perhaps if you see it or hear it enough there must be something to it.I first want to let you know that traveling was and is the biggest problem for me.I finished the program a few months ago.I was like you in that I was too scared of my symptoms and actually very tired of dealing with them(14yrs).I finally realized that I was giving them too much power.I went through the coaching program,my coach told me I have to want it enough.This was the second time I had heard this from the Center.Frankly and truthfully I got mad and upset but after I settled myself down and thought about it I knew they were right.I had to step through that door and do it anyways.I had to feel the fear and do it anyways.It took practice and some confidence building using the skills.You've put up with this stuff too long.You know too much,you are going to have to be truthful with yourself.YOU CAN DO IT.Take baby steps and be content that you are putting yourself out there.You are stronger than you ever thought you could be.I'm talking from experience.You need to set some goals and break them down in pieces or increments and dedicate yourself.You have trouble with change which most of us do because humans are habitual beings.You have to change your habits because the habits you have now are making you miserable.Get comfortable with change.It does bring on anxiety but you know that it's not going to hurt you.You've gone 20yrs and your anxiety has not hurt you.Accept those feelings and float with it, break away from those safety zones and know that you'll be okay.You have the skills,you have the knowledge.Don't dwell what has happened in the past,draw on what you know is true.Draw from the precious present moment.I have come a long way from where I was at.I even have started to ride with other people now comfortably.I went many years without riding with anyone.I travel comfortably on my own and I feel I could go anywhere.I changed and I don't give the anxiety the power like I used to.I don't have panic attacks anymore-it's a freeing feeling.I want you to feel the same.As you can tell I'm passionate about this topic which you have brought up.I honestly think you can do it.You deserve to be free from this miserable condition.I do suggest taking small steps.They're easier to work with.You need some confidence and some patience as you're practicing these skills.It does get easier the more you do it and even more easier when you don't give the negative thoughts the power.Be truthful to yourself.I wish you the best in your journey to rid yourself of this condition.You can be free too-I beleive you can do it.Keep in touch with us out in the forum.There is so much support out here and wonderful people giving it.It's helped me like no body could ever know.Best wishes.

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Originally posted by Oakey:
I am so sorry-I didn't even ask if you had the program.I assumed it and reading back through your post you didn't mention it specifically.Do you have the program? If you don't I recommend it.It is like no other program or therapy I've seen or participated in.It gets down to the dirt with anxiety.

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Originally posted by doodles123:
Thanks for the info on Joyce Meyer..problem is I can't find them anywhere. Where did your friend find them?
I don't know if you're familiar with Joyce Meyer but I am listening to her series of Fear tapes. I had a friend send them to me because of my problem with anxiety. She is talking about a woman that couldn't do hardly anything and she got tired of being at home and afraid all the time. Her friend said to her, "Well can't you do it afraid?" I agree with everyone else here. Take those baby steps and keep moving forward. Joyce Meyer also said F.E.A.R. is False Evidence Appearing Real! Isn't that so true of this disorder! You have a lot of knowledge behind you and that is great. Maybe you just need a little refesher to start again. Good luck, doodles