Hi Rainey,
I lived 21 years of my life in a panic attack...I was also agoraphobic, and was terrified to go anywhere...I was terrified of the panic attacks...When I would go to any public facility, I would constantly be checking for the exit sign...If I got to far away from the exit, I would run out of the facility, shaking from head to toe...I didn't know what was happening to me for so many years, since, I had never heard of a panic attack...I was watching the Oprah Winfrey show, and, she was airing a special on panic attacks and agoraphobia...At least I knew what my problem was after seeing the show, but, I was still petrified...I prayed everyday of my life that God would heal me from this disorder...Then one night, many years later, I saw the infomercial on Lucinda's StressCenter.com Program...I ordered the program, immediately...I could barely wait for it's arrival...I began working on the program as soon as I received it...I worked really hard...That has been over 5 years ago, and I can say that I know longer fear a panic attack...I can also say that I love trying new things...I am very spontaneous, now...I am trying to make up for all the lost years...I live in the present, present moment, and I make the most of my moments...I always knew that someday, that I would be able to go and come as I please, but, I had no idea when that day would come...I remember the last prayer that I prayed before receiving the program...I prayed and asked God if He would bless the program to work for me...He asked me in that "small still voice" if I trusted him??? I replied by saying,"God thou knowest!" I know that God blessed me to find the program, and I will always give Him all the glory and honor for that...I now live my life to the fullest...
PS...I also remember holding on to that buggy in the stores for support...
This is all soooo very painful...And, I earnestly pray in my heart, that you use the program...I also had problems concentrating when I first received the program...I would read and re-read the same passage, over and over again...It just didn't seem to want to sink in...I do believe the reason for this was because I had such a high anxiety level...If you continue with the program, and do the relaxation tape at least 3 times a day, you will find that your anxiety level will decrease, and you will be able to concentrate much better...If you work at this program, then, you will succeed...If I can do it, then, anyone can...God Bless....
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Hi Daisey,
I can understand your feelings of helplessness, and how weakened and broken you feel. I think all here empathize with you in the same way. I hope you get the sense of promise, and help to renew your sense of hope, as you follow along, that you will be okay.
I was following another thread:
http://bbs.stresscenter.com/ev...&r=98710727#98710727
Something Rainey said in their last post about shopping, and an analogy I used and shared with folks on that thread struck me as I had just recently post on that other thread. I think if you follow the thread noted, you'll find there is a little bit of a ray of son shine, that may be of help you see things in a little cleared or different light. It may seem different than the light or lack of light that we all, from time to time, find ourselves in.
I hope that you will see it, and that it helps to be a comfort and a consolation to you. We all find ourselves in these times of crisis we all too often. No one, living life in this world, is able to avoid all storms that roar into our lives, with out some help.
We have to find a way to confront, deal with, and find the way to overcome all of life's challenges. We are over comers, if we weren't, we wouldn't be here, we would be in our graves.
It's like my earthly father used to say: "...This is a dangerous place and It's dangerous to be alive..." He would say that in jest, but it is so true.
It is in jest that I use it here to amplify the last sentence in the previous paragraph.
Hang in there, Hope, Love, and new life are on their way.
I can understand your feelings of helplessness, and how weakened and broken you feel. I think all here empathize with you in the same way. I hope you get the sense of promise, and help to renew your sense of hope, as you follow along, that you will be okay.
I was following another thread:
http://bbs.stresscenter.com/ev...&r=98710727#98710727
Something Rainey said in their last post about shopping, and an analogy I used and shared with folks on that thread struck me as I had just recently post on that other thread. I think if you follow the thread noted, you'll find there is a little bit of a ray of son shine, that may be of help you see things in a little cleared or different light. It may seem different than the light or lack of light that we all, from time to time, find ourselves in.
I hope that you will see it, and that it helps to be a comfort and a consolation to you. We all find ourselves in these times of crisis we all too often. No one, living life in this world, is able to avoid all storms that roar into our lives, with out some help.
We have to find a way to confront, deal with, and find the way to overcome all of life's challenges. We are over comers, if we weren't, we wouldn't be here, we would be in our graves.
It's like my earthly father used to say: "...This is a dangerous place and It's dangerous to be alive..." He would say that in jest, but it is so true.
It is in jest that I use it here to amplify the last sentence in the previous paragraph.Hang in there, Hope, Love, and new life are on their way.
All for His praise, glory and the joy it gives Him.
Hugs, In His Love >:D<
Gman9259
"He who dwells in the secret place of the most
high shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty"
Hugs, In His Love >:D<
Gman9259
"He who dwells in the secret place of the most
high shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty"
In reading through the new posts I am motivated to encourage all new members in this program to believe you can recover from your depression. Inspire to heal yourself. When I stopped working so hard to be depressed, my depression lifted. Sounds simple. It is, but it takes a lot of work and approximately four months. Begin with Session One and stay with this program until you finish Session Fifteen. Somewhere during that time you’ll begin to leave the bulk of your misery behind. I did this one day at a time, one CD each week, with a great deal of time spent on the homework and journals.
What happened for me? Gradually I learned to disconnect from the many conversations I’d had for such a long time with myself which were absolutely not in harmony with a healthy happy life. I began, one sentence at a time, one thought at a time, replacing that destructive way of thinking with things which were, according to this program, more positive, more harmonious. I removed the lies and replaced them with facts.
The way you will remain depressed and miserable is if you continue to work really hard at keeping yourself there, because it requires a lot of time to convince ourselves to believe all the stuff which brings about most depression. There are plenty of ways to overcome depression, but the one that really worked for me, and worked wonderfully, is this program. I encourage you to stop spending so much time keeping yourself stuck in depression by the chatter you put in your own mind, and liberate yourself by learning new self talk, new attitudes, new visions.
I seldom return to this community these days, but today I did return and took time to read all the new posts here in our Depression Forum. I cannot encourage you enough to allow this program to be your guide through the dense fog of depression.
When I was a very young child, my mother took me to see a movie called Pollyanna. Pollyanna had a game she played when things made her unhappy. She called this the Glad Game. She’d look around her world and identify all the things which made her glad. One of the homework assignments in one of the sessions involves gratitude. When I was working on that assignment I thought of the Glad Game, and I decided to write down at least five things every morning for which I am grateful. I find this puts a positive focus on the day and guides me toward spending more time thinking about what makes me glad than thinking about what makes me sad. I wish you all a successful recovery out of depression.
What happened for me? Gradually I learned to disconnect from the many conversations I’d had for such a long time with myself which were absolutely not in harmony with a healthy happy life. I began, one sentence at a time, one thought at a time, replacing that destructive way of thinking with things which were, according to this program, more positive, more harmonious. I removed the lies and replaced them with facts.
The way you will remain depressed and miserable is if you continue to work really hard at keeping yourself there, because it requires a lot of time to convince ourselves to believe all the stuff which brings about most depression. There are plenty of ways to overcome depression, but the one that really worked for me, and worked wonderfully, is this program. I encourage you to stop spending so much time keeping yourself stuck in depression by the chatter you put in your own mind, and liberate yourself by learning new self talk, new attitudes, new visions.
I seldom return to this community these days, but today I did return and took time to read all the new posts here in our Depression Forum. I cannot encourage you enough to allow this program to be your guide through the dense fog of depression.
When I was a very young child, my mother took me to see a movie called Pollyanna. Pollyanna had a game she played when things made her unhappy. She called this the Glad Game. She’d look around her world and identify all the things which made her glad. One of the homework assignments in one of the sessions involves gratitude. When I was working on that assignment I thought of the Glad Game, and I decided to write down at least five things every morning for which I am grateful. I find this puts a positive focus on the day and guides me toward spending more time thinking about what makes me glad than thinking about what makes me sad. I wish you all a successful recovery out of depression.
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i have taken a break I guess you can say from the program. I have been stuck on week 6 for the last 2 months. I started session 7. And I'm continuing on with the program one day at a time.
Over the last 3 weeks, someone very special has come back into my life. A very close junior/highschool friend. And him and I clicked and now were seeing eachother. I can say this is the happiest I have been in over 3 yrs. since I left my ex. The only down side is he left for work today and he won't be home till Sept. But I can go and see him when he is in town, and call and write him all the time. Next yr he wnts me and the kids to go with him. and I want to go..Well enough for now.
Over the last 3 weeks, someone very special has come back into my life. A very close junior/highschool friend. And him and I clicked and now were seeing eachother. I can say this is the happiest I have been in over 3 yrs. since I left my ex. The only down side is he left for work today and he won't be home till Sept. But I can go and see him when he is in town, and call and write him all the time. Next yr he wnts me and the kids to go with him. and I want to go..Well enough for now.
I am 41 and have suffered from depression most of my adult life. It started when I was 13. I have seen numerous physchiatrists, physchologists, etc. over the years and have been on/off medication for many years. I don't know how to change how I feel. I understand my lack of control over depression has basically wrecked my life, contributed to numerous detrimental life changing decisions and will probably shorten my life, but after you have tried so many things, and nothing is working, how else can I feel anything but hopeless. In fact, when I bought the kit I was feeling optimistic and like trying to whip this problem, but I haven't been able to open the kit yet, because I've swung back to thinking it's hopeless. Has anyone had success using this program to defeat long-term depression?
Hi Stefanee, I too have suffered the symptoms of Depression for most of what I can remember in Life! Another thing we share is a name, I'm Steve...
So, I have had Long Term and Major Depression, and this Progressive Program has helped me by giving me something to Do and Things to Work on. They, who came before us, Know what we are experiencing and what we need to do to Fix our own problems! Like the title bar says, "Fostering Strength, Character and Self-Empowerment" Well, Stefanee, I have improved in all these areas and still havent even finished session 14, yet...
We are all unique and the same thing dosen't work for all of us, but I guarantee you there are many Life Skills that will help You find all your Answers. Give it a try and Mostly give yourself a Break and Do this For You! Stefanee, You are important and Very Worth the effort!!! Just Get Started and You will see What a difference it will make in your life. Your Doubts will Fade and in the future all your answers will be easier to see. You Can do This... Seadog
So, I have had Long Term and Major Depression, and this Progressive Program has helped me by giving me something to Do and Things to Work on. They, who came before us, Know what we are experiencing and what we need to do to Fix our own problems! Like the title bar says, "Fostering Strength, Character and Self-Empowerment" Well, Stefanee, I have improved in all these areas and still havent even finished session 14, yet...
We are all unique and the same thing dosen't work for all of us, but I guarantee you there are many Life Skills that will help You find all your Answers. Give it a try and Mostly give yourself a Break and Do this For You! Stefanee, You are important and Very Worth the effort!!! Just Get Started and You will see What a difference it will make in your life. Your Doubts will Fade and in the future all your answers will be easier to see. You Can do This... Seadog
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Dear Stepanee...Please get that program out, and begin working on it...I was agoraphobic, and lived in a panic attack for 21 years of my life...Of course, I was very depressed...I no longer live my life in fear or depression...This program teaches you life-long skills, that will remain with you for the rest of your days....
I, also, had read every book that I could come up with, and none of them helped me....But, this program does really work...Believe me...Please give this a try...Don't allow your depression to do the talking for you...You are stronger than it....May God Bless You!!!!
I, also, had read every book that I could come up with, and none of them helped me....But, this program does really work...Believe me...Please give this a try...Don't allow your depression to do the talking for you...You are stronger than it....May God Bless You!!!!
I have suffered from depression for 15 plus years. I have tried to stop medications, then I find I am so low I need to go back. I went to a phycolagist in hopes of agreement that I did not need medication. After many secions and testing I was told "there is a shark in your gene pool and you have been bit" He felt I will always need medication due to a chemical inbalance. Yet I still want a reason to stop taking the medication. It never fails, that after several months (less than a year) the medication "poops out" and I have to switch. This program seems to be geered more towards anxiety and I need more attention on depression.
What most of us want, we already have. Recovery from most things is within us. But if we do not know how to access that knowledge, there is nothing wrong with finding help. If you do not believe your depression is lifting, get help. Find a therapist who can act as your guide, who is proficient at helping you access what you need to put your feet on the healing path. When my brother taught me how to drive a car, he also told me every car needs a first aid kit for the car. His kit included a good rope and a roll of duct tape. He then showed me what to tie the rope to if I needed a tow; and how to use duct tape to temporarily repair a burst hose or fluid line. Amazing how a little knowledge saved me from being stranded many times. If you cannot overcome your depression by using this program alone, by all means, find your own rope and duct tape. Find help. Don't suffer. If you need medication, use medication. If you need a therapist guide, find one. Help is available.
First off, I want to thank Pecos for startinga forum just for depression. This is my main problem, and it's nice to be able to come here and find support. Next, Stefanee, just reading your post makes me relate to you. Some days I feel so hopeless. I have taken medication for over a year now, and have been depressed long before that. I can't say how i got here, but the last 7 or 9 years have been a blur and I have existed, not lived. To make matters worse, my best friend of 10 years passed suddenly leaving me feeling more alone than I can take. Then there are times, I think maybe I am just unhappy in my marriage?? I find myself asking so many questions throughout the day wondering why I am the way I am. I find myself not wanting to hang out with friends, yet wishing I had more friends in my life to talk too and lean on...as if that makes sense. I feel like I want to be alone, but don't want to be lonely...again, everyday is a struggle. The first time I accepted the depression was when I was driving down the road, and thought to myself 'this is a good day' I was in a good mood and realized it. Nothing spectacular, just realized I was happy for that one small moment. I hope and pray for all of us that we can be therepeutic to each other, and overcome this.