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by Amy21
Tue Aug 19, 2008 2:02 pm
Forum: General Comments/Inquiries about
Topic: i hope it does not come back
Replies: 2
Views: 2006

Even though you are feeling so out of control, I think you have already made a step in the right direction: you have identified the source of your panic, your surgery. You have just gone through something traumatic to your body, and it sounds like your mind, and it is NORMAL to be having anxious fee...
by Amy21
Wed Aug 13, 2008 1:10 pm
Forum: Depression
Topic: I need to know it will get better
Replies: 11
Views: 3854

My depression is the worst it has ever been, particularly the physical symptoms. I have the numb forehead feeling most of the day and can barely have enough energy to get through the day. I am just about finished with day three of the first week. I am very proud of what I have accomplished so far, b...
by Amy21
Mon Aug 11, 2008 12:25 pm
Forum: Session 1 - Anxiety and Depression: Symptoms, Causes and Common Fears
Topic: Day One - Number 32, or there abouts
Replies: 3
Views: 1650

I first bought the program three years ago and never got past the first week. My perfectionism was in my way. If I couldn't do the program perfectly, while eating perfectly, and exercisely perfectly then I dropped it. When I ahd the courage I would start again, but it had to be from square one and a...
by Amy21
Wed Aug 06, 2008 9:56 am
Forum: General Comments/Inquiries about
Topic: Short of breath - abomdinal tightness?
Replies: 5
Views: 2834

Yes, anxiety can and definitely will tighten your stomach muscles and make you feel like you are breathing shallowly. Practice the relaxation techniques in the program. Make it a habit to do this everyday. You will notice that your breathing will become more relaxed and deeper. It's a habit that you...