HELP I DESPERATLY NEED THIS PROGRAM

Gman5256 · Post by **Gman5256** » Thu Feb 19, 2009 11:46 pm

Hi Mike,

I can understand, that the fear of hurricaines is very real. I am glad that you are receiving help from Lexapro and that all seems well with that now. However, I do not understand what a lot people expect from any program. There is clearly no silver bullet, and many get the impression that the program is what will cure them.

It is not the cure, but it is a way to learn about the disorders and teaches you to develop skills to overcome your fears, what ever they maybe, one moment at a time.

I became aware that I would probably never be able to do the work I did in the past, and I am currently receiving long term disability and struggling the process of getting SSD.

My loving wife saw how frustrated and depressed I was and still am about my situation, and she did not know how to help me. She ran out and ordered this program.

When it arrived, I was hesitant to even open the box, then after 4 days I opened it and I listened to the now famous relaxation tape. I was okay until it started getting to the end, and all it did was remind me of how great things used to be for me, and it threw me into a full blown pity party.

Hours later, I gathered my inner strength, and listened to all the stuff Lucinda and others were talking about, and it made me mad. I was sure my wife knew nothing about what I was going through, and how this junk only served to remind me of how miserable I should be feeling. I was determine to return this box of junk that we were going to pay so much for.

Quite honestly, my first experience, as you have now read was not a good thing. I decided to call, what I thought, was a scam outfit and return this junk. However, the young lady that finally responded to my call, could tell I had closed my mind from the outset, and could also tell that I was giving up on life because I was stuck in my past and how good I had it. Her emotional pleas for me and my wife, really touched me, and I thought, what the heck, I will try it again, but as far as the relaxation tape, that is not for me. I'll find my own way to relax, thank you very much.

After doing the entire DVD presentations, and reviewing all the notes I took, I was convinced that this program would help Guide and teach me things to help me focus a lot more on the positive and less on what used to be. Guess what? My active participation in this forum, and studies re-taught me things that I already knew, and several things I didn't know.

My faith in God and this program are being restored. I am grateful that young lady took the time to hear me out and expressed her concerns, that I felt compelled to give this another shot, and I am not sorry for it.

If you haven't given this program a fair shot, it may be because your expectations were a bit unrealistic. There is no silver bullet, the answer lays inside of you. The program helps you recognize and understand this through cognitive behavioral studies and therapies, that you do at your own pace, and at whatever pace you want or need to.

In the end, the decision of what you do to help yourself or not, doesn't affect anyone here, but it may help you if you decide to follow through and continue studying and learning more about yourself so that you can learn to cope with your fears, whatever they may be.

I will pray for you, if that is okay with you, and I will say nothing more about this.

May God bless you and your family and keep you all safe from any more fear real or imagined.

Hugs,

In His Love,

Gman5256

BTW, this link has a great song, that I know many here that find themselves just as Anxiety sometimes feel, and I want to share that with all here. If any find some of what I say or share, offensive, please forgive me, as it is not my intention to offend anyone. Here is the link:

<A HREF="http://www.allgospellyrics.com/index.ph ... ing&id=115" TARGET=_blank>http://www.allgospellyrics.com/index.ph ... &id=115</A>

If you would like to hear a sample of the song go to this link:

<A HREF="http://www.christian-gospelmusiclyrics. ... yrics.html" TARGET=_blank>http://www.christian-gospelmusiclyrics. ... cs.html</A>

Scroll to the bottom of the page and you will see another scroll down window, and scroll that to the bottom. Click the play button and the play list will be revealed and find: I need You now and then select that song. It is just a sample but you can follow the rythmm and melody.

I hope all will Enjoy. G

Naustin · Post by **Naustin** » Fri Feb 20, 2009 3:52 am

Gman I read a lot of your post and want to thank you for all your support to everyone. It is so nice of you to take time out of your day to give such educated and thoughtful responses.

Gman5256 · Post by **Gman5256** » Fri Feb 20, 2009 4:16 am

Hi Naustin,

I really appreciate your words. Your words give me such encouragement that I am not just whistling in the wind, and that I, through my Spiritual Helper, am getting through to at least a few people here.

I don't know how educated my responses are or may seem, as I have no special training. I simply pray for understanding and the right things to say and I do pray over all these things.

Sometimes, my own biases slip in and through my editing. If that should happen, and this is for all: I am human and I make mistakes, and I need your understanding and forgiveness if anyone feels offended.

Naustin, when I use the word "you", I just mean for whoever is reading this. As far as taking time out of my day, I am disabled and it gives me great joy to be of some help wherever possible, and consistent with my physical and mental abilities and disabilities.

Thanks again for the encouragement you gave me.

May God bless you, and your entire household.

Sincerely with hugs and in His Love,

Gman5256

BTW, Maddog, thanks for those observations, they really make me feel good about how I am being used.

Nevertheless, I just feel that I have to be a bit more sensitive about the sensitivity of others. When I first started posting, I was just expressing my old standby way of shooting from the hip or gut instinct, and I think that some people took offense but didn't have the courage to straiten me out about it.

But, I have noticed several people have not posted in a while and since the new site, I can't tell if they are even visiting. I just don't want anyone to get the wrong impression, because you never know who takes things in ways never intended. G

maddog007 · Post by **maddog007** » Fri Feb 20, 2009 5:09 am

Thanks g-man,
Your messages are just loaded with good old fashion comman sense, and your sincerity and genuine love for mankind shine thru.I hope you can find the strength to stop apologizing ,we all know your just like us,Human.
Thanks for your wisdom
Maddog
You are the first of my new "Buddies". Starting the beginning of my new path!

ashley pier · Post by **ashley pier** » Sat Feb 21, 2009 9:17 am

Thanks for the info, very inspiring.

Sarah C · Post by **Sarah C** » Sat Feb 21, 2009 12:10 pm

Gman, I have to agree with Maddog. You always have great posts and it is so interesting to read them. You seem like a wonderful, compassionate person.

Thanks a lot for being so supportive.

Sarah

Gman5256 · Post by **Gman5256** » Sat Feb 21, 2009 12:46 pm

Hi Sarah C,

Thanks. That encourages me a lot. Sorry, but it is getting late for me, and I did okay today without sending my b/p to outer space and I feel like an old foggie. It was a good day for me. Praise God!

Good night and Hugs In His Love,

Gman5256

crystal2550 · Post by **crystal2550** » Sun Feb 22, 2009 2:29 pm

Hi Anxiety. I went through the program a couple of years ago and don't need mine anymore. If you can get back in touch with me I would be willing to give you the program. This program does really work and I still use the skills every day. Drop me an e-mail if your interested. Crystal

Gman5256 · Post by **Gman5256** » Sun Feb 22, 2009 10:47 pm

Hi Crystal2550,

That is a beautiful gesture and very thoughtful way for you to pay it forward. It is also a very good Testament of how the program has helped you.

May God bless you for your kindness.