Just Starting Session 2...

T4C · Post by **T4C** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 1:02 am

I will be starting Session 2 tonight when I get home from work. Session 1 was great! I got some great information and encouragement. Ken (on tape)mentioned that when he started a new job and mastered his job, he would get bored. That's me! When I got to that point, I thought there was someting really wrong with me and I would get anxious and sometimes depressed.
I have been dealing with anxiety and depression since I was about 12 years old. I am now 64. I thought my behavior was normal and no one told me any different. I have had two major panic attacks, one in 1975 (not properly diagnosed) and one in 2005 (properly diagnosed). I have been in therapy on and off since 1975 but therapist could point me in the right direction to overcome my anxiety and depression. Possibly, because they have never been there. That is what I like about this program. I am communicating with people who have been there.

Miss Katie · Post by **Miss Katie** » Sat Feb 28, 2009 12:14 pm

Welcome T4C:
Sounds like you are getting off to a good start!
You will be surprised at how much better you are going to feel.
Keep posting and let us know how you are progressing.
And you never know when your post will be helping someone else. Actually most of the time they will help others.
Best wishes!
Keep working the sessions!
God Bless!
MJ

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Mar 02, 2009 7:10 am

I am about to start session 2 today. I am looking forward to this and I can't wait to get better. I have to have a positive attitude about this no matter how nervous I am. Good luck to everyone!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sat Apr 25, 2009 8:32 am

It is nice to be in such a supportive and caring environment where people have alot in common and want to help one another. I have been depressed for years but did not want to admit it. Things just kept getting worse and worse until I reached a point where something had to be done if I was ever to become happy again. So far I am hopeful that this program will make a positive difference in my life

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Apr 28, 2009 8:12 am

I have just started session 2. I feel a little scared because I have to face something I don't like but I have to be strong and just do it! Is there someone out there who has finished session 2 and tried to face the things that they fear? I have been suffering from anxiety for the past 13 years. I seem to get them ehwn I am alone or when I am driving. I avoid waiting at left signals and traffic a lot.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun May 03, 2009 12:33 pm

I too am just starting session 2. My biggest fears are what others think of me (in general). I also a people pleaser, overly empathetic and tend to get taken advantage of because of it. My panic attacks are flooding thoughts in the midst of hysteria...I can't turn off the cyclic concerns. I can't wait to get to this part of the program...anyone else have these similar issues?? or am I alone.... Also any suggestions in coping with them day-today???

aj85 · Post by **aj85** » Mon May 04, 2009 5:04 pm

I just started session 2 this morning. I was a bit confused and wondering whether or not I should go on. I really thought that the topic discussed on session 2 didn't pertain to me. But I listened to the CD and was amazed by what I discovered there. A lot of what they spoke of made sense and I found myself relating to a great deal of it.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon May 18, 2009 8:31 am

Hello, I'm starting week 2 today. I hope yall are doing fine with this session. Anyway, I'm trying to work the six steps. So much real stuff is going on with me. The external is real (financial,marital,etc.), I want to learn how to control the internal anxiety when all hell is breaking loose. This week I'm going to switch to decaff coffee and do sweetner instead of sugar. I must make myself excersize.Let's keep each other motivated. Amy C, I'm a people pleaser too. We're gonna be alright. Peace.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue May 19, 2009 5:05 am

I am just starting week 2 and have a lot of real life stressors. I really hope this program can help. The anxioty gets so bad that it makes me extremely ill. This is my first post. We'll see how things go....

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed May 20, 2009 9:02 am

Hello Everyone-

I am almost done with week 2. I have noticed a difference allready! It is motivating (something we all are working on right?!) I am remembering the 6 steps on my own and following them when I am feeling anxious. I still feel anxious in the morning, but I think that is because I am dealing with a recent break-up with my boyfriend and he is of corse ALWAYS on my mind. I am assuming/hoping that that will subside with time.
Is anyone else feeling similar to this and afraid that my anxiety I think, contributed to my relationship ending??! Sad and tough:(