starting up again

Melissa002 · Post by **Melissa002** » Fri Jul 24, 2009 11:55 am

I used this program 8 years ago and it worked wonders!! I felt soooo great and empowered after. I had a panic attack 2 nights ago though and decided it was time to start it up again.. I wish they would have had this online support when I had done it the first time since I felt so alone and strange for even having to do it in the first place. Hope it works as well the next time around.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri Jul 24, 2009 1:56 pm

for me it is one of the biggest tools in the program, just getting it out helps, especially when your up at 3 in the morning, the forums always here,between this and journaling,they have been great tools. and having that relaxation tape always in the dvd player helps,keep going, and use the breathing techniques, that gets me through panic attacks.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Aug 12, 2009 3:17 pm

I too am restarting as lately I've been lightheaded, chest feels full, & just feel like I'm having a heart attack. I'm glad I'm not the only one with set backs.b

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Aug 18, 2009 2:00 pm

You are not the only one to have set backs and it is so comforting to know that we can talk with each other at any time to work through these issues. These last few weeks have been excruciating and today I remembered about these forums and am back!! Why did I ever leave~
No one should feel isolated and lost. (nor ashamed) Be kind to yourself today, no beating yourself up:) Thanks for sharing

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Aug 18, 2009 2:22 pm

scox -
reading your post, i see i'm not alone at all. the lightheadedness and the feeling of chest fullness describes me spot-on these days.

and sylvie - yes! why did we ever leave? this time, i'm sticking it out all the way through the program, and afterwards, i'm going to keep checking in. it's so helpful to know that we're all in this together...because sometimes, you really DO feel like you're the only one.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri Sep 11, 2009 5:39 pm

Originally posted by Melissa002:
I used this program 8 years ago and it worked wonders!! I felt soooo great and empowered after. I had a panic attack 2 nights ago though and decided it was time to start it up again.. I wish they would have had this online support when I had done it the first time since I felt so alone and strange for even having to do it in the first place. Hope it works as well the next time around.

Hello Melissa002, I started this program in May of this year...I didn't get too far. I am trying to start it again. I have been experiencing a lot of stress and anxiety and lack of sleep lately. I have been dealing with a lot of pain since my back and ribs and hips are out of alignment. I work with 4 year olds...just a lot of stress in my life right now and I need a way to deal with it. I am trying not to self-medicate. But I find shopping to be a moment that gives me relief. Not a good thing. So I am starting some new habits to try to change old ones. Anyway...I am glad that you are here again to freshen up your tools. Please add me to your buddy list if you would like to have someone to talk with and exchange triumphs. Thanks.