im new to this and need support

turbulence · Post by **turbulence** » Thu Nov 12, 2009 9:08 am

hello everyone, I just started the program and i have reached a stagnant point in my life. It's like im stuck in a huge pit and it gets deeper and deeper each day. I have struggled with anxiety and depression for some years now and the ill feelings and fear have literally convinced me that I am less than. I'm desperate for encouragment. I need some positivity quick because I'm at my wits end. thanks

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Nov 12, 2009 3:46 pm

No matter what you're going through, just realize that this too shall pass. In fact, there is a line from a movie that I am constantly reminded of that says: "The night is always darkest right before the dawn". Keep holding on and putting one foot in front of another because the darkness is about to break-way into light.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Nov 12, 2009 4:05 pm

Hi I'm also new to the program. I am on the 2nd week and struggling. I know they say i takes time but I have been doing everything required and still feel anxious all day everyday even while being on medication. Has anyone spoke to a life coach from the program? I just spoke to one and was wondering if it helped anyone and if it is worth the money?

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun Nov 15, 2009 9:26 am

Dear Judd,

Oh, heck to the yes, the life coaches helped. I went through the program on my own and while I felt some relief was nowhere near what anyone would call "recovered" So, I signed up for coaching. And, actually did that twice too! The coaches made all the difference, really. The structure and weekly contact was exactly what I needed.

It was expensive but worth every penny, in my opinion.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun Nov 15, 2009 4:14 pm

Thanks Hot Rod. Did you find it difficult to keep up with the programs homework and the Life coach's homework?

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Nov 16, 2009 2:40 pm

Hello.. I'm new too.. need support.. ordered the kit today. Reach a stagnant point in my life and I cannot live like this anymore. I have had my moments of freedom but never been able to maintain it. I am so eager to commit myself to get out this self limiting box. To much to live for. God bless you all!!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 5:24 am

Hi everyone. I am new to this program. I actually just started it last night and I have good expectations about it. I was just wondering if someone would share a success story because we all really need the encouragement. I bought the program because I had my first panic attack about 6 months ago. It was TERRIFYING! I am just now starting to fully realize the importance of my thoughts and the power over our physical bodies that thoughts actually have. I know it's going to be hard because I constantly worry! For so long I thought that I would never be better until my circumstances got better but life is always going to have obsticales and I just have to find a new way of dealing with them. Anyone with some encouraging words....WE NEED TO HEAR THEM!!!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri Nov 20, 2009 6:23 am

Judd,

I am not sure if they still do coaching the same way but... if they do, then you will receive a whole new manual for your homework. It was more updated and current and this is what you will work with for homework. Because I had determined to make this my absolute first priority in life, I had no trouble keeping up with the homework. Guess I managed to put my anxiety to work for me!

You will overcome this... really! One thing that helped me was to look at how I was defining "recovery" I made the mistake of saying, "I will not consider myself "recovered" until I am flying, and travelling, and going back to college and.. and.. and ..." Basically, I built up this image of the superwoman I wanted to be. It was completely unrealistic and I was creating more anxiety over simply trying to define "recovery" Er, thanks anxiety. lol I had to accept that I will never be completely anxiety free. It's part of being human BUT... I sure as heck can change how I allow anxiety to affect me and how I react to it. So... do I recommend the coaching program? Very much so. Just make it YOU and your RECOVERY your first priority.

Angela,

For some enouraging words, have you checked out the "Triumphs" section?

For me, my turning point came as soon as I started learning that, just like Ken says on the tapes, thoughts are just thoughts. NOT reality. The panic, and all the other horrible symptoms, are just our minds reaction to the big fat lies that those anxious thoughts are. It took me some time to start to be able to back up a little and start observing my mind in action. Once I spotted the pattern, things started progressing pretty quickly. After all, freaking out over LIES was starting to become humiliating, you know? The body symptoms are still scary but that is all they are... sensations... NOT a true source of alarm. Hang in there! Look at all these people that struggle with the same thing... you are not alone and you will come out of this. Hope that helps a little.