Panic to Power...the Five Year Experience!!!!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Jul 27, 2006 9:49 am

Thanks for your inspirational story, as my situation almost mimics yours exactly. NOw I know there is hope for me. I'm just so grateful I found this program so quickly after having this condition, and I know I'll be better soon!

Thanks Again!

dinobail · Post by **dinobail** » Fri Aug 18, 2006 5:33 am

Best congrats for your success, Motor city Man!

I have one questions for.You have mentioned that you were using some kond of supplements.If it's not a secret, what are they?

Best wishes

blueskies4me · Post by **blueskies4me** » Fri Aug 18, 2006 3:13 pm

Hi Regina....

A combination supplement Calcium/Magnesium/Zinc. If you notice, most multivitamins don't include the recommended daily allowance of these important minerals. Unless you get these naturally in your diet, you are likely deficient. Gaba is another supplement I recommend, however, I currently do not take that. Pick up one of Janet Maccaro's books...."Breaking the Grip of Dangerous Emotions." She does a good job explaining supplementation.

Good luck!

Jack

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sat Nov 10, 2007 1:13 am

Wow - what a story!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sat Nov 10, 2007 2:37 am

[QUOTE] When I FINALLY became convinced that it was mostly in my mind, and my belief system, and that all those many creepy freaky and absolutely scary symptoms were just manifestations of my stressors...it all became really easy for me to get away from. [end quote]

This is a powerful comment. I come from an abusive family background, and though I am 54, I still think of my childhood traumas quite often, and believe they have shaped me. It's so freeing to realize that those memories only stay alive if I keep them alive with my thoughts. I AM DOING THIS TO MYSELF. That's the amazing thing.

Overwork is a big issue with me: taking on too much, trying to be heroic, because somehow it makes me a good person. Your comments that stressors trigger anxiety is -- well, when you know it, it's so obvious: yet I keep doing it to myself over and over.

Thanks for your story. Very helpful. I'm beginning to think maybe I actually can get beyond anxiety.

Missouri gal

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun Nov 11, 2007 5:32 pm

Hi Motor City Madman. I am so happy for you. You are indeed an inspiration to everyone here. You are such a strong person and you have my admiration. I am looking for a new job and it's been difficult with the what-ifs. Now I can use your success as my inspiration.

Thank you for sharing your story.

DeeDee.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 4:14 pm

Mike/Missouri/DeeDee -

Thanks for the positive comments. Abusive or less-than-loving upbringings go a long way in destroying one's confidence. Over the last year or so I have had many 'practice opportunities' to work on my confidence, and as a result have made great progress. I can boldly say that I don't have my old self back....I have better - I am doing better than before stress and anxiety took over my life. Sure, I have a setback or two here and there - but not dwelling on the setback when it happens is the key to brushing it off and moving on with life!

Jack

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 4:59 pm

Thank you Jack your post gives me hope in a world that sometimes is so dark. The dizziness and palpatation drive me almost crazy I tell you sometimes I just wish I wasn't here anymore except for my faith and my kids sometimes the fight is unbearable. Thank you for showing some light at the end of this very dark tunnel. I am so happy for your sucess, thank you for sharing.
God bless you Jack and your family
Mimi

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Nov 14, 2007 9:08 am

Hi Mimigirl. I was lightheaded constantly for over 10 years and I felt so lost because no matter how much I tried to calm down It wouldn't go away It would only get a little better. just this year, when I did the program for the second time, I heard something in the program that I hadn't heard the fist time. She said that you have to stop being afraid of the feeling for It to go away, not avoid It. Be aware that it exists but not let It frighten you.

She was so right. It was very difficult because that was my worst symptom. But I kept practicing and struggling and after a while I realized I wasn't afraid of it anymore and I hardly experience it anymore. Sometimes when I get a little too stressed, then I'll get lightheaded a little but not like It used to be and It doesn't last long.

Mimi, I hope you get something from what I've written to you because I was there and I know how you feel and It's aweful.

Take care.
DeeDee.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Nov 14, 2007 11:27 am

Deedee,

Thank you so much for your post I will remember what you have said and it means so much to me that you would take the time to tell me your experience and that I am not alone. Yesterday and today I was ready to give up hope and just stay in the darkness in bed, but I am going to listen to you and work through it and try to remember it won't hurt me and to try to let it go. Thank you so much you have no idea how much that means to me.
God bless you
Mimi