Struggle

Red50 · Post by **Red50** » Fri Aug 01, 2008 12:26 pm

This past week has been an emotional rollercoaster. I am an executive in finance for a small private college. My boss was let go today, leaving a mountain of work in my lap. I just can't seem to get my brain to slow down. I am currently on session 5 and was beginning to have some success. Then today it all came crashing in on me. I am currently experiencing very heavy aniexty. I refuse to go backwards, I have to believe this is just a bump in the road forward. I just wish I could get this aniexty off me. I am hopeful for tomorrow.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun Aug 03, 2008 3:29 am

Hi Red. I can understand what you mean here. My circumstances are entirely different, yet similar with the stuff that just falls out of the sky when least needed. Right now losses are my crashers, and yesterday morning my favorite pet was killed by coyotes while I watched helplessly from too far away. I live alone on a ranch, and my summer helper has returned to college. Anxiety and sadness were so overwhelming that I walked the area, sat in the area, and cried in the area where the pet was killed until the sun went down. Last night I went into this program and just watched the DVD's. Sessions One - Seven DVD's. I watched them over and over until I felt like listening to the relaxation CD. And miracles of miracles I did sleep quietly. I don't know which part of this program will help you. I do believe there is something here that will get you moving along your journey. I am hopeful for your tomorrow, too. I wish you strength. Kind regards, Pecos.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun Aug 03, 2008 4:58 am

Hello Red and Pecos:
Red, I can really understand your heavy anxiety.
I can only wish you peace and comfort as you try to handle all that extra responcibility. My thoughts are with you.

Pecos, Bless you! How painful your grief must be. I am so sorry you had to experience that.
I can only offer my words of condolence.

I hope you both can find strength in your faith.
Thinking of you today.
MaryJane

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 7:26 am

Originally posted by pecos:
Hi Red. I can understand what you mean here. My circumstances are entirely different, yet similar with the stuff that just falls out of the sky when least needed. Right now losses are my crashers, and yesterday morning my favorite pet was killed by coyotes while I watched helplessly from too far away. I live alone on a ranch, and my summer helper has returned to college. Anxiety and sadness were so overwhelming that I walked the area, sat in the area, and cried in the area where the pet was killed until the sun went down. Last night I went into this program and just watched the DVD's. Sessions One - Seven DVD's. I watched them over and over until I felt like listening to the relaxation CD. And miracles of miracles I did sleep quietly. I don't know which part of this program will help you. I do believe there is something here that will get you moving along your journey. I am hopeful for your tomorrow, too. I wish you strength. Kind regards, Pecos.

Pecos, thank you for the encourgaging words. We too lost a pet within the past year. I understand the emotionsl attachement we have with our pets. It's nice to know I'm not alone in this struggle. Thank you again for your kindness.

Boon · Post by **Boon** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 8:36 am

Hello everyone. I'm from New Mexico. I just started the program today. My name is Will. I've had really bad anxiety and panic attacks for several years now. Just recently they have been so bad I've been leaving work and coming home to my "safe spot". I absolutely do no want to go on medication. I really hope this program will help me to do the things I used to do so easily. I used to be so adventurous and exciting, now I feel too scared to do most anything, even going to the grocery store. So thats it kinda short and sweet. I look forward to hearing from you guys.

Will

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 11:18 am

Hi Red. Thank you very much for sharing your own pet loss. Mine are family, and there are no words to express all the pain at my recent loss. I know you understand. I do hope your work situation is improving. The crashing part got my attention, and are you finding relief? I am being a bit obsessive about working the program, and repeating parts that calm me down this week. If it helps, I rework it. Session Five was hard because the food limitations annoyed me, but I am following the new menus. Please update us on your work roller coaster. I certainly wish you the best.

William, welcome aboard this program. You are surely in the right place to get a handle on what you are describing. You will find basic tools for anxiety in your life in the first three sessions. You will also find your safe place is with you wherever you go. It is you. Good luck.