Hey everyone,
In week 2 now and was wondering if anyone has any keys to this. I have problems just reading some of these posts. Get all anxious and fidgety. I recognize it's just anxiety and try to breath through it, but it still seems to last the majority of the day. Can't seem to get my mind off this feeling, but I know I need to be active in the groups like the program said. Anyone???
Mad anxiety/panic just from reading posts
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So, I just realized something. I've taken Ativan for roughly 3 years as needed. I don't really like taking it alot because I do get dependent on it. But today is way better emotionally. Not like yesterday's post at all today. But my concern now is will the program be as effective if I continue taking Ativan while going through it? I'm just thinking that in order to fix the problem, I shouldn't medicate it, thus prolonging the problem. Anyone in the same boat?
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Hi bamaguy17,
I am redoing the program, as that last tape suggests. We are on session 2. There is a bunch who post there, it maybe helpful to follow that.
It is alot of information tossed at you and it will make you feel anxiety. You are facing your fears and making a effort in recovering from this. It will get so much better as you go though the program. Do it at your own speed. I think I started in March and finnished in August.
I had zanax to take as needed. I don't think it matters if your on it or not. One\ce you learn that these feelings are not going to hurt you and that your not alone you may not need it. If you do there is no shame either. Everyone is different.
I think for myself, like you I was afraid to get hooked on it because it did work for me.
Do your program, tapes, audio, work book, and post. Read some of the post, pick out ones that appeal to you. The anxiety will go up and down but you will get to know yourself so much better and set yourself up to deal with things in a nonanxiety way.
Good Luck to you on your journey, and know your not alone!
I am redoing the program, as that last tape suggests. We are on session 2. There is a bunch who post there, it maybe helpful to follow that.
It is alot of information tossed at you and it will make you feel anxiety. You are facing your fears and making a effort in recovering from this. It will get so much better as you go though the program. Do it at your own speed. I think I started in March and finnished in August.
I had zanax to take as needed. I don't think it matters if your on it or not. One\ce you learn that these feelings are not going to hurt you and that your not alone you may not need it. If you do there is no shame either. Everyone is different.
I think for myself, like you I was afraid to get hooked on it because it did work for me.
Do your program, tapes, audio, work book, and post. Read some of the post, pick out ones that appeal to you. The anxiety will go up and down but you will get to know yourself so much better and set yourself up to deal with things in a nonanxiety way.
Good Luck to you on your journey, and know your not alone!
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I love that reply THH ... I, too, get anxious when on the boards ... I feel like everyone is doing so well sometimes and I know we need to keep our 'attitude' up ... I get anxious being on here, too.
I have, like bamaguy17, doses of anti-anxiety meds that I use when needed. I actually haven't had to take one in a few days ...
My mom fell and broke her leg last week - I know I took one that day and 2 nights ago I couldn't sleep and took 1/2 one to just get my heart and mind to slow down ... it worked ...
I did not know if I wanted to really continue this program (the money), but I now know that I just have to keep trudging on ... do the work and eventually I will get 'that' attitude ...
I'm just so happy this program is here and I have a lot of work to do!
Lisa
I have, like bamaguy17, doses of anti-anxiety meds that I use when needed. I actually haven't had to take one in a few days ...
My mom fell and broke her leg last week - I know I took one that day and 2 nights ago I couldn't sleep and took 1/2 one to just get my heart and mind to slow down ... it worked ...
I did not know if I wanted to really continue this program (the money), but I now know that I just have to keep trudging on ... do the work and eventually I will get 'that' attitude ...
I'm just so happy this program is here and I have a lot of work to do!
Lisa
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Lisa,
It took me like almost 2 months to make a post! I was afraid. I didn't like putting my feelings out here, afraid what others might think. Just weird stuff.
But then I just got brave and said I'm going to take my life back. I'm probably older than you and have lived with anxiety for many years. I don't want to live like that so I did the program. I learned so much stuff. You will to, don't give up! These are skills you can use your whole life. It will make you proud to be who you are.
I hope your mom is feeling better. Thats ok to use your meds. Thats why they make them. And I did use them at first,and if I can't get things under control I am not ashamed to use them again. And I've had 6 months with out them. So it can be done. For for me, I wanted to be in control of my self and I figured if the drugs made me feel this way I know I have to work on my mind so I can achieve the same feeling with out them. Its not easy, but the program is very good at teaching you how to handle life in a healthy way. I feel it is worth the money investing in yourself. Shoes and clothes you'll out grow or toss away but these skills stay with you forever! It should be free!!! LOL...
Good wishes for you.
It took me like almost 2 months to make a post! I was afraid. I didn't like putting my feelings out here, afraid what others might think. Just weird stuff.
But then I just got brave and said I'm going to take my life back. I'm probably older than you and have lived with anxiety for many years. I don't want to live like that so I did the program. I learned so much stuff. You will to, don't give up! These are skills you can use your whole life. It will make you proud to be who you are.
I hope your mom is feeling better. Thats ok to use your meds. Thats why they make them. And I did use them at first,and if I can't get things under control I am not ashamed to use them again. And I've had 6 months with out them. So it can be done. For for me, I wanted to be in control of my self and I figured if the drugs made me feel this way I know I have to work on my mind so I can achieve the same feeling with out them. Its not easy, but the program is very good at teaching you how to handle life in a healthy way. I feel it is worth the money investing in yourself. Shoes and clothes you'll out grow or toss away but these skills stay with you forever! It should be free!!! LOL...
Good wishes for you.
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Hey bamaguy17
I had alot of problems having that never ending anxiety especially if I all of a sudden stopped using my anti-depressant medication or if I had really poor sleep. I haven't been on any effective anti-anxiety medication so i cannot say too much about the subject. If the pills make it so you don't feel anxiety even in the slightest bit then this can become a problem. You wouldn't have the practice opportunities. If you can still have anxiety then you could still do both. If you do decide to stop using the anti-anxiety meds keep in mind it may bring you back to how you were before the meds and perhaps its a good idea to get some practice in with the relaxation cd. Are the meds something you just take at a regular time everyday or only when you feel anxious?
I can't say anymore than what THH said but I will agree that maybe it would be good to follow our progress in the challenge. We are on lesson 2 and its call the challenge. Tuesday we will start lesson 3 and will move to that lesson's category.
Mike
I had alot of problems having that never ending anxiety especially if I all of a sudden stopped using my anti-depressant medication or if I had really poor sleep. I haven't been on any effective anti-anxiety medication so i cannot say too much about the subject. If the pills make it so you don't feel anxiety even in the slightest bit then this can become a problem. You wouldn't have the practice opportunities. If you can still have anxiety then you could still do both. If you do decide to stop using the anti-anxiety meds keep in mind it may bring you back to how you were before the meds and perhaps its a good idea to get some practice in with the relaxation cd. Are the meds something you just take at a regular time everyday or only when you feel anxious?
I can't say anymore than what THH said but I will agree that maybe it would be good to follow our progress in the challenge. We are on lesson 2 and its call the challenge. Tuesday we will start lesson 3 and will move to that lesson's category.
Mike
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Just wanted to say thanks to everyone that replied. I guess it's just best to not overanalyze the program from the start and expect to master each session perfectly. Although that is what all of us want to do, it's great just to improve in these areas slowly. And I have to continue to remind myself that at least I am attempting to make life changes, and not just doing nothing to help.