Getting Started

Jodi Belardo · Post by **Jodi Belardo** » Mon May 26, 2008 4:22 am

I'm new with the program, little over a week. I have a tendency to procrastinate, have anxiety over trying new things. I know I'm very new to the program, but I'm having a hard time staying on track. Where can I go for help??

Coco2 · Post by **Coco2** » Mon May 26, 2008 5:41 am

Hi, I am actually going through the program a 2nd time (please dont let that discourage you) I learned so much the 1st time but due to some circumstances did not utilize the prgm like I should have. I am going into this with a fresh perspective but I too found myself procrastinating. Lucinda will tell you dealing with your fears is not easy but it is worth it. I find this sight very helpfull. I myself was just in the chat room and found the the extra support I needed to put me on the right track. I tend to let my busy life be an excuse not to make time for myself. I know now if I don't take time for myself I am not going to be worth anything to anyone including myself. If I can give you any advise make the time to do this for yourself and then make sure to keep implementing it into you everyday life. Take care and good luck in your journey to a new life.
Faith

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon May 26, 2008 7:06 am

i'm new at this program to and i feel really lost and worried right now. i still have in the back of my head that I'm dying of something and the doctors don't know,but i do know for sure even if something medically was wrong,I definitley have generalized anxiety to the worst I could imagine. I could use some support and advice. it is hard to express myself with all this anxiety I feel worse when i talk about it.

Shal416 · Post by **Shal416** » Tue May 27, 2008 5:26 pm

Hey to both of you just getting started, I am no expert like I said I am going through this a 2nd time.I just wanted to say to stay with it no matter how hard it may be. I remember the first time I went through it I believe it took me almost into the 4th week before I really started to get it and feel some real relief. I ironically started for the depression part of it and come to find out so much of my depression especially this time around stems from my anxiety. I don't believe that I am one of the sever cases. I work with the public everyday and I do have a few serious diagnosed health issues but I just seem to live with an overwhelming constant state of anxiety. I always feel nervous. I can say I am just finishing going through the 1st week again and I already feel a big difference. I think the thing that has helped me most is just giving up some of the control and knowing whatever happens to me on a day to day basis. I will be okay and I am where I am suppose to be at this point in my life. I hope this makes since and I wish anyone taking this journey that you are on the right path just believe in yourself and know that you are worth it.

Keeping the Faith!