getting out the 1st time

Nanaof4 · Post by **Nanaof4** » Mon Jun 22, 2009 1:14 pm

Thank you Shifrah for that wonderful story. It has lifted my spirits. Its been a very hard day today. I did not get out and I am vey tired from depression. Im afraid that the external things in my life are going to smother me. Well they already have but I am not strong enough yet to push through them. Tonight I am going to work on positve thoughts. I am going to write them down and read them over several times before I go to sleep. Thanks again to everyone who is supporting and sharing.

Tofte · Post by **Tofte** » Mon Jun 22, 2009 3:46 pm

One thing that helped me a lot with the depression was to set aside 10 minutes every day to write down things that I was thankful for. Very simple things, like the way the sun shines in my window, the birds on the feeder, the smell of lilacs, soft PJ's, healthy grandchildren, music, etc. Gratitude was powerful and it became a habit after some time.
Again, try not to get discouraged, just like a child learning to walk, they don't give up just because they fall down again and again. You have made some real steps,if you fall down that is just part of the learning process.

Nanaof4 · Post by **Nanaof4** » Tue Jun 23, 2009 3:26 am

I wrote things down last night, it does help. When I woke up this morning I did realize that I am recognizing the bouts of depression now. Before I really didnt know that was what it was.
So if anything the program and you guys have helped me with that. I was so beaten down last night. I wont go into a long story about my life but I will say that it is and has been for a long time filled with stress and anxiety. Lots of negative people! They are here all the time so I have to work extra hard to stay positive. I can only hope that with my changes they will change too.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Jun 23, 2009 3:44 am

Nanaof4...Don't you ever give up on your self!!! You can do it!!! I know that you can do it, and God knows that you can do it, and you know deep inside you heart that you can do it!!!

Do you hear me??? You will overcome this thing!!!
It will not get the best of you!!! You are sooo much stronger than it is!!!

One day you will look back upon all of this, and laugh at yourself, just as I laughed at myself!!!

If you would just take a moment and read the posting that I posted entitled "As I look back on my life, I laugh?"...then, I think you will know where I am coming from!!!

Your story has touched the very core of my soul!!! My heart cries out for you, because I was exactly where you are at for 21 years of my life, and that is a very long time!!!

I love you and I pray that you never-ever give up on yourself!!!

Do the program...Use the tools, and you will be fine!!!! I can promise you that one!!!

Panic attacks are the scariest things that I ever suffered in my entire lifetime, so, I know exactly how you feel!!!

By the Grace of the Almighty God and this program, you will overcome all of this, so, do not think that you will live the rest of your life like this because that just is not true!!!!

I will be praying for you!!! God Bless You Nana!!!

Nanaof4 · Post by **Nanaof4** » Tue Jun 23, 2009 5:43 am

Thank you so much for your love, kindness and support.

Just knowing people like you are out there, that have over come their panic and anxiety and are willing to help those who are at the begining of their fight helps alot.
Thanks again,
Nana

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Jun 23, 2009 7:05 am

Dear Nana...You are sooo welcome!!! God Bless!!!

Twoblessed1126 · Post by **Twoblessed1126** » Tue Jun 23, 2009 7:53 am

I am ready to start the program. Not working right now so don't have the money to invest, so I am trying to win the free program by registering everyday. I am excited by reading the success stories which are giving me hope I know I will be whole and able to get out of bed to face the day with confidence.

Nanaof4 · Post by **Nanaof4** » Tue Jun 23, 2009 8:07 am

Even if you cant get the program now at least you have community support. I am still on session 2 so it would be best to get help from more experienced members but I am here with you. We can get well together.

Tofte · Post by **Tofte** » Tue Jun 23, 2009 9:48 am

Wow, I can sure relate to what you are saying about being around negative people, it is hard enough to change ones thoughts without others adding to it. I am trying to learn to detach from those negative comments and to try and surround myself with positive people whenever I have the chance. I joined a book group that where the focus is on postitive books and supporting each other.

fixme · Post by **fixme** » Tue Jun 23, 2009 12:59 pm

so were you able to go out today at all? I hope youre doing ok.