Overwhelmed... but excited about starting

Wib1 · Post by **Wib1** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 7:22 pm

So... I ordered this program online (in the middle of the night) awhile ago, mainly because I have been feeling so completely overwhelmed by everything I have to do all the time. I have now just added one more thing to do to my list! I am feeling stressed out just about ALL the time because I have way too much on my plate to truly enjoy life, but I don't know what to cut out, or how to do it. It seems like the only "disposable" things would be those things which I really enjoy. Now I'm feeling the pressure of having to listen to stuff everyday and make commitments that I really don't feel ready to make, post on here, and stay on schedule (I can't stand being scheduled).

There's the complaints out of the way!

Hi Everyone! Glad to be here... I think. We'll see how it goes. If I can learn to not take on so much and not feel guilty about it afterwards, this will have been a success! I come from a long line of worriers and folks with high anxiety. I'd like to break the cycle, so any help with that will be great.

Countesssammi · Post by **Countesssammi** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 7:38 pm

I know what you mean that there are times when this program does seem over whelming, BUT I still love it and it is helping.
I hope that it will help you also.
I am Jealous of where you live. I live in Washington State.

rampamp · Post by **rampamp** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 10:01 pm

What is wrong with Wash state? why this morning after reading that I need to exercise...I was just depressed enough to do it. So I walked 40 min down the drive and back (1.6 mile) In the pouring rain. It actually made me feel better??? I then dried off and lied down to listen to the relax tape.
Then off to work. I hate the pressure I create to do all, and do it exactly as were told, but I am realizing I AM A PERFECTIONIST. and I am creating my own stress! welcome and thank you for reading. One more day of week 2... I happen to love Washington State. (I hate the state of Anxiety and Depression)

Wib1 · Post by **Wib1** » Sat Feb 16, 2008 3:34 pm

Originally posted by Countesssammi:
I know what you mean that there are times when this program does seem over whelming, BUT I still love it and it is helping.
I hope that it will help you also.
I am Jealous of where you live. I live in Washington State.

Have you been up here? I love where I live, too.... most of the time. Winter is a bit long and I get sick of snow after about the middle of February (with still almost three months left to go before the ground is clear), but since I started walking dogs, the fresh air and sunshine have done me a lot of good.
I've been to Washington (Seattle area) a couple times and enjoyed it, but next time I think we'll go in the less rainy season.

Anyway, I'm hoping the program will help me too, but I know its going to be a bit of a slow process.

Take care.

Wib1 · Post by **Wib1** » Sat Feb 16, 2008 3:43 pm

Originally posted by rampamp:
What is wrong with Wash state? why this morning after reading that I need to exercise...I was just depressed enough to do it. So I walked 40 min down the drive and back (1.6 mile) In the pouring rain. It actually made me feel better??? I then dried off and lied down to listen to the relax tape.
Then off to work. I hate the pressure I create to do all, and do it exactly as were told, but I am realizing I AM A PERFECTIONIST. and I am creating my own stress! welcome and thank you for reading. One more day of week 2... I happen to love Washington State. (I hate the state of Anxiety and Depression)

You know.... I remember feeling miserable about exercise, but when I walked dogs at our local animal shelter, I was hooked! I had a purpose for my exercise and have now been doing it for almost three years. I found that things like gyms and aerobic classes just made me more miserable because I've never felt coordinated enough to do anything like that, and I hated going out just to get all hot and sweaty! At least I now have a purpose.

Anyway, I hope you find your preferred method! It really does make a person feel better, especially if you get the sunshine and fresh air to go with it.

Take care.

Bloss Duval · Post by **Bloss Duval** » Sun Feb 17, 2008 9:47 am

What is wrong with Wash State ? I do not understand what you are getting at.

JayBee7 · Post by **JayBee7** » Sun Feb 17, 2008 11:10 am

What is this thing about Washington State? There's absolutely nothing wrong with Washington State. In fact it is south of where Wib 1 lives. The difference is that Washington State is in the US and northeastern BC is in Canada. Another difference is I would guess that northeastern BC would be really wild and beautiful with mountains and loads of snow for skiing....Washington State is warmer, more populated, the home of Boeing, and many aircraft related businesses. It's on the Pacific Ocean and it is rainy in winter not snowy. Wow!!! They each have great things going for them! And guess what? I have never been to either of them so I could be totally wrong! I live in Ontario Canada which is totally different from both places. If one place is like a large American city it is Toronto, Ontario, Canada! If either of you would like a house guest with anxiety and panic I would be more than willing to visit you!

Now let's get back to the wonderful subject of anxiety and panic! Ha Ha! After lesson 2 I have only had one panic attack. It happened right after my husband started talking negatively about the economy, poor people, Brad Pitt helping in New Orleans....geez Like it's no wonder I'm depressed he can't say one thing that is positive and happy. Anyone else have this problem?

Alexis · Post by **Alexis** » Mon Feb 18, 2008 2:03 am

HI,
i surely can identify with what you are expressing about haveing , "one more thing" to do.
okay, its all about priorities!....make a list, of all you have to do today ( and dont should on yourself), all week, month...get out a calendar, and then you will see, ...schedule...your new item in there,, daily,,,but dont get upset if you actually miss a day. read the materials, follow in order, and if you dont get it all in on one day, just pick up where you left off...its self paced and works best that way. also, read the cards...and while youdrive and work around th ehouse, listen to soothing music! music wihtout words.
beilve me this all works, give it time, i have completed the course..it took a year...i still read the cards everyday... and...use the materials...it works...i am now adding the community, online, to my daily routine, while i am having coffee or when i cannot get to sleep...whenever....just work it in , as you would exercise, etc...one day at a time, adn one step at a time. take care we are all in this together...we are human...you are not alone.

OpenSeason · Post by **OpenSeason** » Mon Feb 18, 2008 10:31 am

"After lesson 2 I have only had one panic attack. It happened right after my husband started talking negatively about the economy, poor people, Brad Pitt helping in New Orleans....geez Like it's no wonder I'm depressed he can't say one thing that is positive and happy. Anyone else have this problem?[/QUOTE]

That's funny. I'm very happily married to my best friend ever but I think my husband is a pretty pessimistic guy sometimes and, when I'm not feeling good, and he starts going on and on about politics, I just want to crawl into a hole.

I'm in Michigan, by the way. I'm starting to wonder if enrollment increases this time of year due to the seasons. Though, this isn't generally the worst for me. The worst for me is the beginning of summer when it starts warming up and people are out doing all sorts of things. I've yet to find anyone who identifies with me on that one...not that I ever took a survey...LOL

punky52 · Post by **punky52** » Mon Feb 18, 2008 11:56 am

that is the way i felft 3 year ago when i listened to these tapes and i started them again and i staill fee that way i have 3 y/o twins if i don't have enough to do and they cause me to have panic attacks allthe time. their girls and they have miny melt downs all day long. I have got to get a grip accept for the relaxation tape which is very good do the lesson once a week if you have to or drage it ou as long as you need to besure you understand the materail. that is all i can do. wish you luck