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I am working through my tapes and the positive self talk is challenging for me. I did not realize how much i really torture myself with negative thoughts constantly. I must have a hundred a day!!!!

I know it is important to set a goal and be positive about it. I want to get a job but have not worked in several years due to my condition. When I think of this I say I have ruined my life. How could I let this happen? Where would I be today if I just addressed my condition sooner??

How can I get a job if no work exp for years? I have no recent references? I do have a diploma but what good will it do if I have been off this long??

I feel so hopeless because I think I can not attain this goal I deperately want- I do realize most fears have no truth behind them but these fears I have surrounding work are based on truth so now what?


Thank you for reading

Your worries might be based on the truth of the past, but you have to let that go and think positively now. You will never know what you are capable of until you let go of the guilt from the past and the worry for the future and go out and find a job. If you stay postive I believe you will be able to find one.

I did the same thing with law school. I talked myself out of it for years with made up excuses (i.e. my family needs me, I won't have time to do the work, it's too expensive). This program has helped me start living in the moment and I'm happy to say I'm starting law school on September 2nd.

Let go of your guilt and worry and go for it. I think you will be happy you did.

Wow- Law school good for you!!! I know I don't know you but that gives me hope. Arr you still dealing with panic/anxiety/deppression at all?

Yes I have tremendous GUILT about how I let myself slide so far down and now feel how do I get out??

I am educated- just no RECENT exp- Hopefully I can get something. I think I need that in my life- A life outside of this house.

Thank you for your response