I am afraid to finish the program!

llmn · Post by **llmn** » Mon May 25, 2009 4:33 pm

I have realized that I am afraid to finish the program because I am afraid that when I do that I still won't be any better. For the past month or so my anxiety and panic attacks have been alot more frequent. I have stayed in panic mode now for two days. I tried to start back on some of the materials today but realized that I was afraid to. What if I finish and it does not help. Please help. I am at my witts end.

LLMN

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon May 25, 2009 6:05 pm

llmn...You are doing the "what if" thinking!!!

Of course, this program is going to help you recover!!! I have never heard of anyone completing this program, and it not helping them!!!

I was agoraphobia for 21 years of my life...I lived in a constant state of panic, accompanied by depression!!!!

My life has changed sooo much for the better...I can come and go as I please!!! I appreciate my life, and I am very thankful to be alive!!! I live my life to its fullest!!!

Do not allow your negative way of thinking to get the better of you...Replace those negative thoughts with more positive realistic thoughts!!!

Keep up the good work...You are going to be fine...God Bless

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue May 26, 2009 3:09 am

llmn,

I just finished the program and I'm not completely better or anything. I think it works different for everyone. I feel a lot better than I did when I started it. But like Lucinda said in the program it takes 15 weeks to go through the program, not to completely recover. We have the tools to get better basically, now we just have to use them, and get used to using them. Don't be hard on yourself if your not better by the end of the program. Just relax, go through the program and try to do everything they tell you to do. Don't judge yourself

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue May 26, 2009 10:44 am

It is about putting what you have learned into action, and to keep using the tools after you have completed the program...

When I say tools, I mean continue using your positive self talk...Surround yourself with positivity as often as you can!!! Get out there and make the most of your moments!!!

This program sure was a life-saver for me, of course, with the help of the Almighty God!!!

I think we all need to practice our faith along with the program...I think that is why the Spirituality section of this program is sooo needed!!!

Have a great day...God Bless...

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue May 26, 2009 3:03 pm

I finished the program by mother's day and I feel like I have tools now but it's up to me to free myself from this fear. I am still having anxious thoughts but I don't feel like I'm in the same place I started.

The program isn't what is doing the work - you really have to do it. And I have to do it. I wasn't agoraphobic so I feel like my issues are more of a challenge since I don't face the same fears on an every day basis, mine occur just every now and then. I never had problems leaving the house or going to the store or driving around town so I functioned fine on an every day level.

Although, I have some situations in the next month that I have to face and I feel some anxiety about them but I keep telling myself that it's okay to feel this way.

You HAVE to work the program, the program doesn't work you, so it's up to *you* to get the ball rolling.

Just remember YOU AREN'T ALONE!! It did take me 15 weeks to get through it, I'm far along but I have work to do, as we all do, the program isn't a magic pill but a tool and a very helpful one at that.

Come here when you need that extra support - I have!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue May 26, 2009 3:24 pm

Hi There Shifrah,
Excellent advice...I loved that phrase "Get the ball rolling"...You are one of a kind in a great way!!! Love Ya Bunches....Sis

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue May 26, 2009 4:37 pm

Thanks for the words of advice and encouragement. I cannot for the life of me figure out why I am having such a hard time right now. I did get the cd's out today to listen to a session but since my work vehicle has no cd player and I could not find my portable one I was out of luck. Maybe tomorrow.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed May 27, 2009 3:19 pm

I have had the same problems. listening to session 4 again today, I realize that my perceptions are not realistic at all. I am a perfectionist and always beating myself up.
No wonder I feel this way about the program and how I am doing with it, or what I am not doing right. I have never believed I could change from the way I feel now. some dys are good and I feel
like I am on a tranquilizer. Then I think no way can I overcome this anxiety. I have to use sess 2 6 steps alot. I now believe for the first time I can and WILL overcome this. so I do not care how long it takes, I know I will get there. go over the finish line. It has been my incorrect perception of my problem that has
brought my "what if " neg thinking. I needed sess 4 more than I ever thought!!! Hope this helps you in some way.