Just starting program

meganmouse · Post by **meganmouse** » Sun Aug 23, 2009 5:14 pm

Hi. I'm starting tapes today with my husband. Boy, only heard intro cd and spouse cd. Cried all day. I'm really scared that this will help me deal with anxiety and depression, but what about the root cause of why this all began? Is there discussion about that? I've tried therapy with no luck. Counselors kept changing. Bad trust issues. Please let me know how you feel about this.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Aug 24, 2009 4:04 am

Hi Megan. Congratulations on starting the program!! That was a brave and good thing. I am starting week 3. This is just my opinion but I think it makes sense. When we are facing what scares and worries us and makes us anxious its scary at first but then it gets better, for me anyway. Knowing that I am the one controlling the anxiety and fear and worry. It makes us seem pretty powerful and we can use that power for good! Why not use that power to get better, control our thoughts and be happy and enjoy life? Good luck! Just make a vow with yourself to finish the program and do EVERYTHING it says to do, and always hope for the best. Prayers to you.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Aug 24, 2009 5:45 am

Meganmouse...you've taken the first step in admittting you have anxiety. We have all been there at one time or another. The way I see it is that we are wired a bit differently thus stress affects us in a different way than others. It could be genetics, childhood, trauma, etc. You'll find great support here and use this board as a sort of therapy. I always find that writing and seeing what I'm feeling helps me. Lean on us as you start your journey to peace and tranquility. It's ok to be scared and anxious especially because you'll be dealing with feelings front and center. Just go with what's taught and follow the plan. Good luck...you're not alone!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Aug 24, 2009 10:25 am

I just started week 1 myself. I am looking forward to finally putting to rest once and for all my fear of ever being happy and successful. I have achieved some personal success but never really took credit for it because I thought I should have accomplished it long ago. Now I worry that the program will be good for me and I won't be able to finish it or that I will go through the whole program and not see any change. I have a wonderful wife and daughter who deserve better than what I have been able to give. My wife would probably disagree and say that I have been a great husband and father but I simply don't belief that I have done all that I can. Once again I know on an intellectual level that she is correct and I am doing a good job but deep down I feel that I haven't.

One week at a time!!