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Well I only just happened upon this topic but it looks as though it's lively and fun ! I was excited to see someone else (Mike) who was referring to thought distortions he learned about from Dr. David Burns. I'm also a fan of Dr. Burns and have found his book FEELING GOOD a great help. I discovered ...

It sounds as though you may feel some hurt about these relationships. I would certainly go to the party and bring your grandchild a gift. If you can put aside any past hurts or ill feelings, that would be best. If I were in your situation, I would just try to be loving, kind and forgiving. I try to ...

I see that your concerns were posted in late June so I don't know where you are in the program now, but I sympathize greatly with you. I am alot older than you (57). I had a good friend die suddenly of a heart attack 3 years ago and that event seemed to start me having similar fears. She was only 49...

I can relate somewhat to your lack of motivation although it has not affected my enthusiasm for working this program. All I can say that might be helpful is that I have come to realize for myself that if I wait to feel motivated to do something I know is in my best interest, whether it be eating wel...

I have found it helpful to identify the type of thought distortions I'm in the habit of thinking. For example, am I assuming that I know what other people are thinking and assuming it's something bad ? That's an example of "mind reading". Then the next time I start to think I know what someone is th...

Several years ago I took Prozac for a few weeks. I had the same kind of feelings and so I got off of it. Later I read in the book Feeling Good by Dr. David Burns that one of the side effects of Prozac is anxiety and agitation. Then I understood why it had affected me that way. Sometimes all you need...

So glad I could be helpful. Hope you have a great trip !! jkulag

I think it may have been Lucinda or maybe someone else who said, don't put so much pressure on yourself to be "normal". That helped me. Also, anyone can overcome negative thinking. Half the battle is just becoming aware that you are doing it. But it is a bad habit that needs breaking. When I first s...

I felt anxious about the vitamins, too. Although I know they wouldn't give us something that would harm us. But my stomach is sensitive, so I didn't want to try something new. I already take a B complex and a multi, so I declined them . But, if you really want to get over being nervous about it, I s...

I completely sympathize with you. I've also just started the program (which I love) but I read From Panic to Power years ago and have been working on these different topics for several years. I took a trip with my husband last month to see his relatives 800 miles away. Of course, going to the coast,...