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[mcwilc]

Thanks coach chris , yeah definately years taking a toll on me. A coaching call sounds good. I know everything ive been through in my life is cause for my negative thinking and I have always had low self esteem and these are big causes for my anxiety and depression. I have made it through the hard times and now just want to enjoy my family and the simple things in life , a life without anxiety attacks would be like winning the lottery to me.

Cheers Corey

[coachchris]

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[coachchris]

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[coachchris]

I am hearing from many of you that you have had the program for many years and never really used it the way you wanted to or are having difficulty finishing it.

We have created a Program Progress Assessment that you can work through with a coach where we identify the barriers that are keeping you from having success/peace and then put in place an effective, personal plan to get you moving forward.

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[ca2]

Hi Coach Chris

I've been doing so well on the program, I have been feeling amazing and have even taken an amazing stress and anxiety free vacation a few weeks ago.

I had an anxiety attack (sort of) two years ago after super major stressors in a really short time frame with no sleep for months. I felt really dizzy and unreal with no idea why, this lasted all the time for months and because of it I developed agoraphobia but was over most of this prior to starting the program.

Until today the only thing I had an issue with was queues. This afternoon I completely lost control of my feelings and haven't experienced anything like this in years. I tried to control myself but couldn't, I couldn't even remember anything from the program and I experienced an overwhelming need to leave and dizziness.

Also as soon as I left and was heading for my car I felt instantly better but I was left feeling a little dazed, out of it, jittery and very tired (is this normal). When I used to feel this way I was worried about fainting and embarrassing myself, do you think this was because of the program and I was handling it better or is it just a different sensation? Also my recovery was fast and I arrived home and listened to the relaxation cd and functioned for the rest of the evening as opposed to spending days in bed, is this progress?

Im absolutely devastated and feel like ive taken a massive step backwards. I honestly thought I didn't have any limitations anymore and have been living pretty normally. I don't feel like this is going to affect my day to day activities but definitely am going to avoid situations that I cant quickly leave if I want to. I associate my anxiety a lot with illness (cold /flu) and whenever I get ill I think about my anxiety more. Today im sick, perhaps that set me off. Im really upset, I don't think I am ever going to be rid of this for good and of course am worried about heading back to how I used to be.

I never kept a journal, it feels amazing to write it all out. My husband doesn't like to hear about it and doesn't want me talking to anyone about it because hes embarrassed by it and doesn't want people to know im mentally weak.

Tomorrows another day, onwards and upwards right? I wish I had someone to talk to who understands.

[JohnH]

Coach Chris, my name is John, I'm 54 and I am in week 3. My wife and I have seen huge improvements. This started because PVC heart palpitations started all of a sudden in May and made my anxiety and stress level get worse. My pastor recommended this series as "life line". My concern (worry) is my cardiologist after 2 months, really can't do anything but my physical symptoms remain. They come and go. We are holding off on any medications and I have another Ekg scheduled on July 24. The good news is I don't panic with the palpitations anymore but I have real health issues that daily concern me. I'm moderately successful now in taking my negative thoughts to positive, but the unknown of my health keeps me on the edge of anxiety off and on during the day. So, when the book, cards, and tapes say the physical symptoms are temporary and will pass, it is physical symptoms that start me down the wrong road. I have good days with no physical symptoms and bad days that challenge me. I thank God for this program. Any words of wisdom? This is my first ever online chat experience.

[coachchris]

Hi John,

Thank you for your question and reaching out. It sounds like the program has been very helpful for you and you are learning how to think better and feel better. Be sure you be using your relaxation cd several times a day. That will really help calm the body down. I would have 3-4 scriptures that can anchor your thoughts as well. Try to turn your worries into worship. Worry is a choice and worry is a waste. Learning to break the worry habit will take time. Be patient with yourself and your body as it heals.

You said you have health concerns? Are you waiting for a diagnosis?

[nicamo]

Hi coach Chris, I have a question: I'm in session 4 and it says that we should watch the coaching videos, but I didn't get any coaching vhs coaching videos. What should I do? or what can I do?

[nicamo]

Also, it's almost impossible for me to do the relaxation cd, I just get more anxious when I do it, there was only one time that I felt lethargic, but the feeling scared me....LOL!!! good Lord!

[coachchris]

Hi nicamo,

Thank you for your rely and reaching out. The majority of us have difficulty started out with the relaxation cd. Just take your tine with it. I started out listening to it while I was doing the dishes and folding laundry. Break it down into doable segments. At this point in your journey putting for the effort is success. The relaxation will come. You can find the coaching videos on youtube. We also have a link on our Personal Coaching page labed, Coaching Videos.

Keep up the great work!
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