Am anxiously awaiting the delivery of the program!

[Queen of fear]

Hello Fellow anxiety sufferers! I am anxiously awaiting the delivery of the program!

I have suffered from anxiety/panic attacks and Agoraphobia for 15 years..I have been watching the infomercials for this program, for many years. I would cry everytime, Because I can actually relate to these people and their experieces. It made me realize that I am not alone in this!
I am scared to try medication. I don't like taking anything! Even though I have taken it! I don't like the side effects..If I read the warnings or side effects.. I take it so seriously..that I talk myself into those symptoms!
I have tried therapy though it was wonderful and did take the edge off. I ended up talking about my marriage most of the time. Which is unhappy and has been for 4 years!

I finally had enough courage to order the program! After this last episode! I have off and on periods of anxiety. It is always there..but sometimes it is unbearable! And I lost my strength to fight! I was off work for a month! And most recently decided to let my position go..I don't think this was the best decision I've ever made but...I have chosen to take the summer off and work on this problem! I have had enough! I'm tired of it interuppting my life! I want to do something about it! and the other night I seen the infomercial again and said This is the answer! I am soooo excited to start this!

I haven't gone into a store in a few weeks..I've left the house..as long as I don't have to go in, im fine...I don't want to go out until I have the "tools" My "tool box" is empty!

I have decided this time around is going to be different! I will get help that specifically deals with this problem..and build a stronger base..seems like I will build a tower..AND whammo! It crumbles down..I don't have the right tools I guess..BUT help is on the way!

[THH]

Welcome Queen of fear! You will like this program. I'm in session 6-7 and I must say it is alot of work! But you too will see how much it will help you. Read all the post all over, and you will notice, your not alone. Keep us posted. AND Good Luck hope you feel better real soon!

[Queen of fear]

Thankyou THH for welcoming me!

I'm excited to get this started!
I will definitly keep posting! I have never chatted with people that share my pain! This web site is great! It is inspiring to know that you are getting help with this program!

I am trying to figure out how to navigate this site! I think I posted in the right spot? LOL!
Have a great weekend!

[THH]

Oh I am not the person to help with navigation skills, it has been hard on me! Just take some time and play. Thats how i've found stuff. It is helpful tho. It is kind of hard writing stuff down, but it is helpful and there are lots of good people who respond to help you with some good thoughts. Glad your here!

[Queen of fear]

Hi THH,

Wow! You were right it sure is alot of hard work! Worth it though!
I'm just finishing up session 1. and I was feeling a little sad there for a while! I guess it's hard to take a hard look at yourself like that!
I have been around the site, and we are not alone! It's amazing how common this problem is!

I'm happy to be here and have such a nice group of people to talk to!
Wishing you peace!

[THH]

Yes, it is still hard I'm on session 8. Its great though, I have used my new skills in many settings, and have not had a panic attack in a couple months now. It is a good feeling. I'm sure you will feel so much better for doing this as well.

yes its great being with people who have this in common. So helpful...
Keep posting!

[Queen of fear]

That's great! no panic attacks for 2 months!
I'll bet your starting to feel some freedom!

I have to say I really do feel better already!
haven't even started session 2 yet! I made it thru the big grocery store today. This is HUGE deal for me. My husband was with...actually he talked me into going in the 1st place. I was scared to death..even cried..before we left..
he said to me "why you crying? You're the most stubburn woman I've ever known! LOL! When you want to get something done nothing gets in your way"! He's right! I wiped my tears and off we went! I was fine! He even wandered off from me for a while..and I WAS FINE!
I haven't been in a store for probally a month!

YAY!!!! I am getting a little taste of that freedom back!!! WHOO! HOOO!
I sure am tired tho- It's exhausting having this problem! LOL! Have a great night!

[THH]

Good for you!!!!
That is a hudge deal! Give your self a big pat on the back. It breeds freedom!
Don't be surprised if you have some days that are not as good as others, just remind your self its to be expected,do not let it scare you, do the tommorow will be better, it usually is. I can say for me, I feel so much better most of the time, and as you go through the program, it just gets better!
Excellent job on realizing panic & anxeity is not going to hurt you!!!

[Queen of fear]

Thankyou! THH!
I will keep in mind the possibility of it not being so easy the next time! I appreciate that!
So it's not such a big BLOW when it happens!
You have such great insight!
I am glad to hear you are sticking with the program AND it's working for you! You are half way thru it..feeling good. Just imagine what it's going to be like when you're finished!

[THH]

I just know after a strech of good I hit a bump. So I was lucky enough to read how that happens! It helped me through it. Thought I would give you the chance to prepare for if it would happen!
Yes I'm sticking with it, it gets harder because you feel so much better, but I'm comitted as I am so tired of feeling like I did before I started.
I often think how its going to feel on the last session! Then I stop myself. LOL... My mind gets to raceing. I'm hopeful and excited and its great to have great people here to learn with & from.
Keep up the great work!