Stress Center Peer Support

Helpless- what a wonderful post!

I've suffered panic & anxiety problems off & on again the past 5 years. I think this cycle keeps returning because I forget the basics as you described: Giving it time, becoming indifferent to the fearful symptoms and thoughts and lifestyle changes.

Anticipatory anxiety is my worst bad habit carried over from my youth. So it's hard to be patient and give this process time to work out- I want it resolved yesterday! That makes total sense- impatience only dumps gas on the fire. It makes the problem grow worse then we become bewildered and afraid of it even more.

I guess it takes several times getting knocked up side the head before you finally "get it". I think I might be getting it this time around. And it's ok if it takes me a little longer to do this. But I'm determined to get my life back and I won't quit until i do!

all i know for me,and i can only speak for me,is like any other program,the thing i always forget,and i emphasis forget.is the repetitiveness of each and every tape.repitition is the key too my success.just like in AA,we who fail too remember,are doomed too repeat.so when lucinda,or any therapists,tells us practice practice practice,there reason is the subliminal messages it becomes in our thinking patterns.and thats why ive been having the symptoms i have had for years,it was all my thought patterns that were bent.now because of this program, and the repetitiveness thereof,my thoughts are balancing,and instead of crushing defeatest feelings,i have hopeful feelings of victory.but i have been breaking my ass with this stuff everyday.tapes journals,what have you.you have too put the work in.and take it from a guy who never put the work in on myself.it is truly worth it.people around you may not like the new you,thats unfortunate,some people like you defeated,and thats on them.but im starting to like,and stand up for myself.and thats all do to this program,and doing,actually doing the work.god bless you all,and keep posting.

also,the true definition of insanity,is doing the same unhealthy things to ourselves over and over,and expecting a different result.

Hey I think you rock!!! That was an awsome testimony!! very motivating!!!!! I wish you the best on your journey to freedom!

Robert - My hats off to you! Well said. You gave me a lot of encouragement with your comment.
Thanks and God Bless!