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- Thu Oct 23, 2014 3:22 pm
- Forum: Personal Coaching Program
- Topic: Ask Coach Chris
- Replies: 205
- Views: 100570
Stimulant Insanity
Okay, let me try to get this all straight... 1) I went off tobacco August 24th successfully with only two slips. I have been on nicotine gum now for appx. 3 months with only 1 or 2 pieces per day occasionally since about 1 month ago. 2) I went off of espressos (about 4 per day) about one month later...
- Thu Sep 25, 2014 10:27 am
- Forum: Depression
- Topic: First time here, hoping for some postive friends.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5010
Re: First time here, hoping for some postive friends.
Synny, You're in absolutely the right place by being in this program. I've been on anti-depressants since 1983 along with a host of other meds that I'm still taking, but I've been working the program for almost 6 weeks now and I'M STARTING TO SEE SOME LIGHT AGAIN LIKE I HAVEN'T EXPERIENCED SINCE BEF...
- Thu Sep 25, 2014 9:57 am
- Forum: Session 4 - Expectations: How to Expect Less and Get More
- Topic: First expectation after Session 4 CD.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6137
Re: First expectation after Session 4 CD.
One of my wxpectations that I struggle with is I expect recovery fast or sooner thn expected. I know it takes time but when I feel better and then have a day that I feel anxious I get upset that it's not working. Now I know this isn't rational but I worry about it. Keep up the good work, Chrismarie...
- Thu Sep 25, 2014 9:45 am
- Forum: Session 4 - Expectations: How to Expect Less and Get More
- Topic: First expectation after Session 4 CD.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6137
Re: First expectation after Session 4 CD.
One of my wxpectations that I struggle with is I expect recovery fast or sooner thn expected. I know it takes time but when I feel better and then have a day that I feel anxious I get upset that it's not working. Now I know this isn't rational but I worry about it. Keep up the good work, Chrismarie...
- Thu Sep 25, 2014 9:35 am
- Forum: Session 4 - Expectations: How to Expect Less and Get More
- Topic: First expectation after Session 4 CD.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6137
Re: First expectation after Session 4 CD.
Finishing up Week 6 and have conquered some issues concerning (1) fear and low self-esteem associated with anger in a situation I had to walk away from where a "friend" from almost 50 years ago was "pushing my buttons" and (2) too high expectations of myself which led to anger and depression in anot...
- Fri Sep 19, 2014 9:17 am
- Forum: Session 4 - Expectations: How to Expect Less and Get More
- Topic: First expectation after Session 4 CD.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6137
Re: First expectation after Session 4 CD.
I'm just finishing Session 5 now and things are getting better for me by using the breathing annd td self-talk and watching my diet (session 5) and just started an exercise program with a soccer ball on the end wall to my apt which is on a hill with levels at top and bottom. It's wonderful because a...
- Mon Sep 08, 2014 9:02 am
- Forum: Session 4 - Expectations: How to Expect Less and Get More
- Topic: First expectation after Session 4 CD.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6137
First expectation after Session 4 CD.
The first expectation that I made up this week which caused some anxiety was that i was going to run into some trouble that i can't handle after listening to Session 4 cd for first time. A:Self talk. I am calm. I am peaceful. I am relaxed and i am resourceful. I will now listen to my relax cd. liste...