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by Lima
Sun Jan 18, 2009 1:35 pm
Forum: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Topic: the need to obsess..
Replies: 7
Views: 2546

This program is like a building block. You learn skills that are appropriate in time to help you make transition from a certain condition to a better one. You can think of an object or a nice event that you can focus on as soon as you begin to get fixated on the condition you described. You can also...
by Lima
Sat Dec 27, 2008 11:15 am
Forum: Participant Questions & Support
Topic: relationships
Replies: 7
Views: 1932

This stuff (depression/anxiety/stress) is very damaging. I can tell you I quit a very good paying job because I could not handle my self-induced anxiety and all and blamed others; and then, missed getting hired in another very good paying job (six figures) because of anger I was unable to control go...
by Lima
Tue Dec 23, 2008 2:53 pm
Forum: General Comments/Inquiries about
Topic: Physical symptoms last forever!
Replies: 8
Views: 2721

In all of this, do not forget to try to cut loose of coffee drinking. I thought I would not be able to do it. But I reduced my coffee intake gradually until I was able to stop it. It makes a lot of difference as your body relaxes at night, you get enough sleep, you "wash" your mind of things that cl...
by Lima
Wed Dec 10, 2008 1:32 pm
Forum: General Comments/Inquiries about
Topic: Trazodone and increased anxiety
Replies: 5
Views: 1724

Can you ask the Doc to give you something else?
by Lima
Sat Nov 22, 2008 3:15 pm
Forum: Session 4 - Expectations: How to Expect Less and Get More
Topic: Managing Your Unemployment
Replies: 2
Views: 1487

Many of my bad days come from worrying about finding a new job. With Session 4, I wrote down my objectives and will set out to work my action steps. Yet, I can't talk myself to not try to hit too many fronts in my job search: My constraint: We are tired moving (3 moves in 4 years to different parts ...
by Lima
Sat Nov 22, 2008 2:57 pm
Forum: Book Club
Topic: Can we beat Anxiety with out medication?
Replies: 15
Views: 5958

I found it possible to reduce on the amount prescribed by the doctor. I am doing it gradually at his suggestion to experiment and make it the tool of the last resort. So far, I believe by the end of this program, the doctor himself will cease the prescription.
by Lima
Tue Nov 11, 2008 2:39 pm
Forum: Session 3 - Self Talk: The Key to Healthy Self Esteem
Topic: Acceptance (Interactive)....Very Important...Please read
Replies: 39
Views: 13078

your inputs are very practical and terrific guides. Thank you. Originally posted by NinjaFrodo: Mary Yes these insights are coming up like fire from an oil-can. I'm glad i've gone through the program a few times as well...it took me 4 years to realize about Acceptance. Like you, I'm seeing more prog...
by Lima
Thu Nov 06, 2008 1:04 pm
Forum: Parent to Parent
Topic: 10 year old son is always worried
Replies: 16
Views: 12013

These postings are very telling. We just need to be close enough to our kids, be communicative. Best wishes to all.
by Lima
Sun Jun 08, 2008 6:14 pm
Forum: Spirituality for Anxiety & Depression
Topic: does anyone believe depression is a sin?
Replies: 32
Views: 10601

maybe this was already talked about but I've been taught that a Christian cannot get depression because the Holy Spirit is in us, therefore the spirit of depression cannot co-exist. But I beg to differ. I know I'm saved but I've been having this constant "internal pain" (depression) for some time no...