Q & A with Lucinda

Improudofwhoimbecoming! · Post by **Improudofwhoimbecoming!** » Mon Oct 22, 2007 4:54 am

Thank you for this opportunity to comment. My question (or request rather) is that the program address the "Depressive Episodes" more. I'm talking about those sudden "Depression Attacks" almost like Panic Attacks but those attacks of very negative, gloomy, "I'm never going to get over this condition, I'm different" episodes where you just feel like giving up. I don't consider myself depressed as I'm a very chipper person most of the time but I get these waves of very depressive scary thoughts.

Also, if I bought the program in 2005, when they revise the tapes, is there additional information that would be helpful to those of us with an older addition? Maybe new symptoms addressed, etc.

Does Lucinda or the StressCenter.com tour? I would love a chance to see Lucinda in person or attend a seminar. Maybe they just don't offer them where I live?

marypixley · Post by **marypixley** » Tue Oct 23, 2007 11:38 pm

I haven't gotten week 8 in my email...why would that be?

terbear · Post by **terbear** » Wed Oct 31, 2007 6:31 am

I have hit rock bottom again with generalized anxiety and panic attacks. I just want to go hide in my water bed where life is good and safe. I've been listening to the relaxation tapes and doing my breathing and relistening the first three tapes. It's so frustrating when it hits you again when you're feeling pretty good and feel like you're getting over it. I've been taking more Xanax and that just makes me feel worse later. Any advice? Thanks so much.

AnnetteW · Post by **AnnetteW** » Wed Oct 31, 2007 6:49 am

Terbear, I can understand where you are coming from. My last few weeks I have been my worse enemy also. I had been doing better and it seems out of the blue I started again. I had written to Carolyn and she pointed out that I was not starting over, and she was right, we can't start over we have the tools to work with them and we didn't have that before.

I had taken my blood pressure (which was always ok) so much that I now carry to large bruises, along with watching my weight (of which I am worring off) So now guess what today I am fixated on watching for misterous bruises, which I thank God are not there.

I think we both have to just stop beating our selves up and work with our 6 steps.

You are definately not alone. Hang in there and beleive that you will be ok.

the xanax seems to be doing me the same way, I wonder if it is because we are needing it less. Maybe it is a positive thing.

hugs to you and hang in there girl

terbear · Post by **terbear** » Thu Nov 01, 2007 5:22 am

Thanks AnnetteW - I just get so frustrated. I guess I like instant gratification and I surely didn't get this way overnight and am not going to get over it overnight. I get to feeling better and feel like I have it kicked - but I need to be patient. Good luck and hugs to you!

Dana Gann · Post by **Dana Gann** » Thu Nov 01, 2007 6:01 am

Hi Luncinda,
I'm curious to know if this program is helpful to people with Body Dysmorphic Disorder? This is something that I've been dealing with for alot of years. In researching this topic, I'm aware that Cognitive Behavior Therapy is a part of the recovery process. Can this be a cure on it's own or is medication necessary as well?
Dana

GirlWisdom · Post by **GirlWisdom** » Fri Nov 02, 2007 12:18 am

Am I mistaken or didn't there use to be an online store where one could purchase supplimentary books, cd's, etc......? I can't find it now, but a few weeks ago it was on here. I want to order some books, etc.
Thanks in advance !

bab · Post by **bab** » Fri Nov 02, 2007 11:50 am

could we start a group on exercise. It would be nice to have support with that. I've been running 50 min at night and bought a trampoline to jump on for 50 min. It would really help to get people motivated, give support when you don't feel like exercising (and with the obesity epidemic in kids and adults--more folks than you know would be helped). Diabetes, high blood pressure, cholesterol levels, hormones in women all are helped by exercise. You can't smoke and run at the same time so smoking is helped, too! Not only that, but only exercise has been shown to be THE MOST EFFECTIVE treatment for depression, including Major Depression, even for those with medication resistant depression. Heck, if shows like The Biggest Loser can inspire folks to change their life through exercise and nutrition, surely we can support ourselves holistically. Body, soul, spirit all benefit from exercise.

jumcle · Post by **jumcle** » Sun Nov 04, 2007 3:59 am

I had crunched over the cost. But they made a payment package that was doable for me. I pay a certain amount a month out of my social security disability. I merely cut out the cappichinos and net flix and was able to budget the cost into my monthly income. I had reservations at first, too, like you others who had mentioned that, but by far, it is the best $500 I ever spent. I wondered, too, if my problem was too severe to get help like this. Believe me, it does work. And even though it was very hard, it was easy, too, and i wouldn't trade it for anything else i have ever done. Trust it and do what they say and you will change all that stuff in yourself that you want changing. All you need to do is to learn how, and it is easier than you might think. Be well. June

ROCKER · Post by **ROCKER** » Sun Nov 04, 2007 10:24 pm

1. when
I had OC thoughts, I really was down, and sometimes I find logical answers to these thoughts that makes me happy and relaxed, but then it comes back, does that mean Im bipolar?

2.I fear the worst always and felt sometimes that I'm so dipressed although I don't act like that, but my feelings always complicated inside, sometimes I'm happy and when I remember what I got through I get down.
does this also mean it's bipolar ????
Im anxiety free since 6-7 months now, oc thoughts come and go, but yesterday when I saw these cases on opra show I thought I had them too and got me worried!?