Is this what normal feels like?

Missletoes · Post by **Missletoes** » Mon Feb 25, 2008 5:16 am

Hi everyone. My subject is my question. I am only on lesson #7 of the program. I think I am stuck there...afraid to go on to anticipatory anxiety. I have some of that about moving back to my own place and being alone. I have been staying with my parents for the past 4 weeks. Anyway, my anxiety is at about a level 2 or lower every day. I haven't had any panic attacks for awhile now. I still get very emotional the week before my period and the week of. I just wanted to know if this is the best I can expect to get. Is this what many would consider normal? I don't know, because I can remember being panic and anxiety free before. Can I still expect this to eventually happen? I am in therapy and I know that my therapy will take time...most likely a couple of years to deal with all of my issues and inner child healing. I don't feel bad, but I don't feel good either. I hope this makes sense, and thank you for answering my questions ahead of time.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Feb 25, 2008 5:44 am

Wow that's great you are only on session 7 and
you have significantly improved.
Don't worry about how long it will take because you are in the road to improvement and that's all
that matters.
Healing takes time and everyone is different; eg
different anxiety issues, etc; but that is wonderful that you haven't had any panic attacks
because you know the program and your own inner
healing is working.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Feb 25, 2008 7:07 am

DebDeb, thanks for the reply of encouragement. After I wrote the post I realized that I had quit doing my negative thought positive replacement statements. That might explain why I have been feeling the way I have been. Also, I do take meds for this. I am having some anticipatory anxiety about doing some things I know I need to do. Thanks agin though DebDeb.

Missletoes