It's been 6 months now since I finished the program (I was "manofmusic" but had to change it since I got a new email address). I feel like I can do anything now. I got my passport 3 weeks ago and I'm itching to go places now. I feel like I have a ton of catching up to do. I get out of bed in the morning now and actually look forward to the day. 4 months ago I went on a rotating layoff. I'm working every other week. Money's tight, but I'm regaining my sanity and no amount of money can buy that. There are times where I can feel that "fuzzy feeling" coming on, but it stops right away. If I'm out and about, I don't get scared when the feeling hits, I just keep on keeping on. I don't let it bother me any more. My only regret is that I didn't do this in 1999 when I bought the program originally. I can only image where I'd be now. But like I said, I have a ton of catching up to do and I'm having fun doing it. I also realize that this may be a lifetime battle.............big deal.
I wish nothing but the best for all of you that are following the program. If you stick with it, you will succeed. I promise.
6 months
just_breathe,
I am having trouble with week 6 (anger) and have gotten very discouraged. I came to the peer support because well, I needed some support. It means a lot to hear from someone who got through the program. I understand now why some people stop or drop out, but a lot of them come back. I already figured out that this would be a lifelong thing, but it's worth it to be happy to get up in the morning instead of dreading it. I used to love the early morning and I sure would like to feel that way again...and look forward to the day ahead.
Thanks for sharing your story. I hope to be able to share mine someday.
Leslie
I am having trouble with week 6 (anger) and have gotten very discouraged. I came to the peer support because well, I needed some support. It means a lot to hear from someone who got through the program. I understand now why some people stop or drop out, but a lot of them come back. I already figured out that this would be a lifelong thing, but it's worth it to be happy to get up in the morning instead of dreading it. I used to love the early morning and I sure would like to feel that way again...and look forward to the day ahead.
Thanks for sharing your story. I hope to be able to share mine someday.
Leslie
Bees4me.
Congratulations on making it to week 6. Like you said, not many people make it through the program. With week 6, I found that I was angry because I was frustrated. As I went through the program. I wasn't venting my frustration properly. I'd let it boil over instead. It may sound simple, but sometimes all I needed to do was put the running shoes on and go for a walk. I put on the headphones, crank up the tunes and go. By the time I came back, I was sweating, tired and happy. Keep up with the program and you might be surprised by the end of it. Once I finished the program the first time, I kind of missed it ! LOL I gave myself a month, then I went back at it again starting with week 2. You can do this !!!!!!!!
Congratulations on making it to week 6. Like you said, not many people make it through the program. With week 6, I found that I was angry because I was frustrated. As I went through the program. I wasn't venting my frustration properly. I'd let it boil over instead. It may sound simple, but sometimes all I needed to do was put the running shoes on and go for a walk. I put on the headphones, crank up the tunes and go. By the time I came back, I was sweating, tired and happy. Keep up with the program and you might be surprised by the end of it. Once I finished the program the first time, I kind of missed it ! LOL I gave myself a month, then I went back at it again starting with week 2. You can do this !!!!!!!!