Too much info at once??

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Jul 23, 2009 4:16 pm

The first week of getting my box of Cd's and DVD's I was so happy and it was like Christmas. In fact it wasn't even a week it was like 4 days. And then I spent 2 days crying feeling very overwhelmed!! Feeling like I had a whole college 4 year degree staring me down. So I put all but the first sessions 1-4 away in my closet and am only keeping out what I absolutley need for the week.That helped alot.

Jill~

Roni123 · Post by **Roni123** » Fri Jul 24, 2009 3:25 am

Yes, I think we just have to take it day by day and minute by minutes sometimes. It helps to have only the week's information to deal with. Glad you did that jill. I'm very grateful for this online group. It helps to have people respond who understand and I think it helps us to try to help others. We're all in this together but with doing our best with the program, meds (if necessary) and spiritual help we'll make it.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri Jul 24, 2009 4:24 am

Hey Torchy,
I know what you are going through, I am an obsessive get it done know person worrying about every thing I have to do or whats expected of me. Imull things over and over And visualize the situation it should be. All that that use to do is give me anxiety and depression and obsessive thinking. three weeks in the course I see alot of changes and It seems I am gainging control with everything. Iwas like you overwhelmed by every thing I had to do with the program take It One step at a time and even one moment at a time you are in treatment and you have lots of help most of all you are helping yourself with your problem. We all have the sme problem and have admitted to ourselves and have tskrn steps to correct it YOU CAN AND WILL DO IT one small step at a time. Don't look at the big picture Just one small step at a time.

Wendel

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri Jul 24, 2009 4:47 am

Thanks Wendell,
I've really been trying to follow the program and doing the tapes. I've deal with OCD and anxiety most of my life and this recent bout was triggered by my husband's health - prostate cancer last year, this year a mild stroke. So scared of losing him. As you've guessed, I'm older than probably most of the people on this forum but still want to enjoy life and bring happiness to my husband who will be retiring this summer.

Thanks for the encouragement Wendel.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri Jul 24, 2009 9:15 am

i know believe me. i can identify with the feelings of being overwhelmed by all this,and i know its east for anyone to say relax and take it easy, but were anxious people thats why we are here, give yourself a break, do it slowly, and use the breathing tools, so far thats worked well for me, im on day 10, and moving maybe a little too fast, today i got overwhelmed, journals tapes exercises, i wanted too scream, but i took a breath, did the exercises and it passed, remember it always passes.my wife has been great with all this allowing me time and all, and i started feeling i have 10 days in, im gonna do the relaxation tapes, and use the tools, but im not going crazy with it this weekend, im gonna try too enjoy life with my wife, who has been there through all my episodes, and you know what, keep going with it, but go easy, and you will enjoy life also, thats what this thing is all about, getting our lives back, i also dont want to over do it with the program and burn out on it, and then say ive had and be back too sqare one, thats what i do, i have anger, ocd issues, its normal too get overwhelmed, so give yourself a break,im gonna give myself one too, dont we deserve it, keep posting.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri Jul 24, 2009 12:29 pm

Thanks Robert. Glad to talk with someone who also has ocd issues. My husband has been wonderful in the past, just like your wife. He encourages me in all this. One of the issues this time is because of his health I don't want to get him involved much because of the stress it might cause, so I've made an appointment with a psychologist to talk to her. I've done the assignments today and already used the relaxation tape a few times. I don't always remember all the steps but I have also been doing the breathing. I think that really helps.

I am so grateful you have support at home. You must have a great wife just like my husband. It means so much.

I wish you alot of success and if you'd like will remember you in my prayers. You sound very balanced. Thank you so much.

Have a great weekend with your wife.