Discouragement

ep_tcb77 · Post by **ep_tcb77** » Sat Jan 31, 2009 5:53 am

Does anyone ever feel really good and confident that the program is working one day and then the next day feel discouraged and feel like you are not progressing like you should and that the program is not working? I think that is how I feel now. I am working on not putting so much pressure on myself and that is probably what I am doing but I so badly want this to work. I feel like it has in some ways but I feel like it is not enough. Any thoughts?

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sat Jan 31, 2009 6:16 am

yea it wasnt that long ago that i felt that way. ad i wondered why. i thought i would crash again . but the sessions say you will never go back .so i listened to sessions again. i found i was still scared of my feelings and of anxiety. i still react to my feelings but i dont get scared anymore. i try to do something good for meand my mind.i feel good more often thAN BAD.STILL CHECKING OUT THIS SITE is one of those things i do for me

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sat Jan 31, 2009 6:18 am

I can relate. Some days I see the progress and other days I feel like I am going backwards. I think the ups and downs are normal. We are analytical people, always worrying and putting a lot of pressure on ourselves. This leads to holding very high expectations and wanting to see immediate results every day. When I feel like this I try to remind myself that it's a process that will take time. Remember to give yourself praise for all that you have accomplished. Just starting this program and having the courage to keep at it is a big step. Take care, and remember to be easier on yourself. Better days lie ahead.
Amy

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun Feb 01, 2009 1:19 pm

Hi to all three of you: I think it must be common for us to feel a little discouraged just by some of the things I've heard on the sessions and read on the post and workbook. But like AN says, look at the progress we're making. At least we are still seeking help and direction posting. Try to focus on the postive no matter how small they may seem to you. I post when I can, I listen to the audio when I can, I watch the video when I can, I read the workbook when I can. What I miss this time around, I plan on making up the second time around. And if I want to spend 2 weeks on a session I will. As long as we are moving in the right direction, no matter how small the steps may be is better than where we were.
Good luck and be good to yourselves...
K.Denise

Debbie Gal · Post by **Debbie Gal** » Sun Feb 01, 2009 2:07 pm

Originally posted by ep_tcb77:
Does anyone ever feel really good and confident that the program is working one day and then the next day feel discouraged and feel like you are not progressing like you should and that the program is not working? I think that is how I feel now. I am working on not putting so much pressure on myself and that is probably what I am doing but I so badly want this to work. I feel like it has in some ways but I feel like it is not enough. Any thoughts?

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun Feb 01, 2009 2:24 pm

I do feel discouraged once in a while. And while I don't like it, I've come to realize that its just part of working through the program to better health. We all have our ups and downs, and discouraging times. But I've found that as I've gone through the Attacking Anxiety program, those down times have decreased significantly. I can honestly say that I feel better now, than I have my whole life. I owe it all to Lucinda Bassett and this wonderful program of her's. And yes, I do still get discouraged at times, but it's OK because I can see just how far I have come in the past 4 years. Discouragement comes and goes, but it does not "stop me in my tracks" the way that is used to. So, if you are discouraged now, please stay active with the program so you can grow in spite of feeling down. Just "float" through it, as Lucinda would say. Keep moving forward and your discouragement will pass...I promise!