Just Starting Session 2...

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed May 20, 2009 9:02 am

Hello Everyone-

I am almost done with week 2. I have noticed a difference allready! It is motivating (something we all are working on right?!) I am remembering the 6 steps on my own and following them when I am feeling anxious. I still feel anxious in the morning, but I think that is because I am dealing with a recent break-up with my boyfriend and he is of corse ALWAYS on my mind. I am assuming/hoping that that will subside with time.
Is anyone else feeling similar to this and afraid that my anxiety I think, contributed to my relationship ending??! Sad and tough:(

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed May 20, 2009 9:09 am

Hopeful123, you are sooooo not alone!! It is almost a constant worrie...and sometimes, when I can actually convince myself that it's okay (whatever I am worrieing about)and not worrie, I then worrie because I stopped worrieing!!! Almost like I should be worrieing and why did I stop??! Vicious cycle!...AAAHHH So, like I said you ARE NOT ALONE IN THIS!!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed May 20, 2009 9:10 am

I meant Hopeful321, sorry:)

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu May 21, 2009 7:10 am

beokay, thanks!I understand. I am working thru a separation, and I think my husband has anxiety too. But first I've got to get well. I went to a meeting today which normally makes me nervous. It's for my work. I was much more relaxed and able to share with my peers, and be myself. I still have some anxiety, but I'm feeling better. I think in time once we have worked these steps consistantly, our worries will fade. With each triumph I believe we will feel stronger. ibeLinda, I hope your week 2 is going well! I struggle mostly with people accepting me and being liked. Today, I really felt ok just being who I am at my meeting. I realized that I have something to contribute too! We all do. Let's keep each other lifted! Yall have a great week. I'm glad we can share our feelings here. I only had one cup of coffee, I want to switch to decaff. I NEED to make myself excersize. Yall get on me for that! : )

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Jun 02, 2009 8:24 am

The hard part of this session is having to just face your fears. It's a scary thought but once you've done it a few times it does become easier. I had to go to the store to get one thing. I was nervous but took my cards with me and remembered the six steps. I concentrated on my breathing and thought positively. I have a tendency to walk fast when I'm nervous but lately I've been forcing myself to move more slowly. I got into the store and I felt at ease. I was able to walk around and browse and I felt so good that I went to another store to do a little shopping.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun Jul 12, 2009 6:13 pm

I am about to start week two. I am encouraged by everyones posts. I feel better already knowing I am not alone in this new way of thinking! This mental diet if you will.
Taking it moment by moment..