Just getting Started

Tryin2smile · Post by **Tryin2smile** » Wed Feb 25, 2009 3:04 am

Hi all! I actaully ordered this program back in September and never got past the Jump Start video. I was actually planning on sending it back but I think there's a reason I didn't and I'm grateful for that. I was wondering if anyone out there can answer some questions. I am still in the first session, day 5 and feel like I have learned that my depression is linked to anxiety that mostly comes from feelings of insecurity about my marriage and life in general. I never really thought of myself as someone who had anxiety problems and didn't know much about it until i started the first session. So my question is this, right now I get anxious almost anytime my husband is around or not around. I'm trying to decide weather this is something I should share with him or work through on my own. If this means that we aren't good for eachother. or if right now it is only important that I recognize the feelings. I'm also not sure where I should be right now as I am nearing the end of the first session. Should I bea able to start letting go and smiling a little easier or is this first step the hardest to get through because its where your really facing and taking charge of the problem. I hope I make some sense here. I have been putting off posting this for a few days for some reason and just wanted to get myself on here and get started. Thanks to all who read this and I really would appreciate any feedback. I pray everyday for myself and anyone going through anything like this and and am hopeful for all of us that the answeres will come.

luvpiggy · Post by **luvpiggy** » Wed Feb 25, 2009 5:36 am

Hi trying to smile... Congrats on finally getting past the Jump Start video... that really does take a lot of courage... I would like to give my opinion to your situation with your husband. I don't think it's such a good idea to bring it up to your husband just yet... I'm no expert here and am not even married... although I've been in a relationship for a couple of years... What I have realized since starting this program is that a lot of our insecurities, anxieties and doubts are all imaginary... I was ready to leave my boyfriend when I started the program (for no reason pretty much) I just felt overwhelmed and know that I am most anxious when I even think of him.. My boyfriend is great though... I think you should finish the program and see what it teaches you first before you say anything... Anyway congrats again... I sense you will do just fine with the program... as far as how u should be feeling... everyone is affected differently with this program... I started feeling a little better after the first week... but keep in mind that you might have bouts of anxious episodes because this does get a little overwhelming but just remember that it's normal and in no time you will be able to smile without having to try... Good luck and God bless

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Feb 25, 2009 5:49 am

Thanks E-Lo. That makes alot of sense and I think your right. The imagination is a pretty extraordinary thing. I think I need to just get a handle on that first. Thanks for answering...it helps to know that there are so many people who are in similar situations. Hearing someone else's take on a situation can help gain perspective.