New to the site and looking for advice

doingthisforme · Post by **doingthisforme** » Wed Oct 27, 2010 2:41 pm

Hi,
I have been watching Lucinda's infomercials for years but after seeing several different therapists and trying several medications, I pretty much figured why waste more money that I really don't have.

I purchased one of her books (From Panic to Panic)last year and while it did help some, I know I need more. I am hoping someone can give me some advice. I want to try the program but I am scared because I feel like it is my last resort because I have tried everything else and if it doesn't work then there really is no hope for me to ever get better.

So here is where I stand: Currently I take .5mg of Klonopin in the morning. I have constant fears of becoming ill and dying and not being there for my husband and kids. I pretty much feel like I am living to die at this point which makes me sad because on the outside everyone sees me as someone who is always bubbly and smiling but on the inside and to my husband and kids, it's taking a toll. I don't want my kids to see me like this, they deserve better.

Thanks in advance for any help you can give me and I am sorry for the long post.

Lionsfan44 · Post by **Lionsfan44** » Wed Oct 27, 2010 3:00 pm

Hi,
Let me start off by saying you are in the right place to get help, I went through the program back in 08 and can honestly say my life has changed 100% Do I still have a bad day? Sure but even the worst day know is NOT as bad as the best day with Panic and Anxiety. The program will help you I'm sure of it. Break through the that wall of fear and take that first step to real peace of mind and FREEDOM you can be "fixed"

don't give up. You have a army of people that will help you start your journey

Jenova · Post by **Jenova** » Wed Oct 27, 2010 3:02 pm

Hello and welcome

i'm also new here and new to Lucinda's program and i just have to say it works great!
But what i found that helps me more is the people here.. whether its me getting advice or giving it all has helped me tons and the forums are a great place to seek help and advice..

i would Definitely get Lucinda's program you'll see that it helped a lot of people here and im sure it will help you too..

Just remember that your not going to die or get ill its all mind games that Anxiety plays on us in our every day life..

i never would have dreamed of being free from Anxiety but just from logging in here and playin Lucinda's cd's and reading her book the past week really turned my life around 100%
i feel like im so close from being free from this burden i lived with for years so if it can help me in the state i use to live in from constant fear i think it will help anyone..

good luck and i think your making the right choice and taking the right steps

bevhembree · Post by **bevhembree** » Thu Oct 28, 2010 4:13 am

Welcome and I think you've come to the right place. I went through Lucinda's program thanks to my parents 3 years ago. I think the best thing I learned was that anxiety wasn't going to kill me. Whether is was the 45 minutes to town I was driving, an hour wait in the doctor's office, or being a stay at home mom (from a very busy working mom) living out in the middle of no where and alone with a child ALL day, I learned to handle each situation. I learned so much from her tapes and from other people's experiences. Coming here too is so wonderful because the people understand and relate and offer support, advice and help when needed. It is a great place to share ups as well as downs. I encourage you to give the tapes a shot. I think you will be glad you did. Best wishes to you.

Flyer99 · Post by **Flyer99** » Thu Oct 28, 2010 5:48 am

May I echo the comments of others in that this program is great. I took it several years ago and it helped me immensely. This past couple of years have been an anxious and stressful time for me and so I am retaking it and, again, it is helping me a lot. I am even learning things I missed the first time around.

I want to take a moment to say that 0.5 mg of klonopin in the morning is not nearly a therapeutic dosage. You should talk with your doctor about adjusting that. Also, you may want to try an antidepressant for awhile just to take the edge off and feel better. There are some out there that are not at all addictive. I am not a drug pusher, far from it, I hate taking them myself... but sometimes we need that little extra help.

Finally, have you seen a therapist that knows cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)? You may want to try that also. That really helped me a lot.

Take care and good luck!

Paisleegreen · Post by **Paisleegreen** » Thu Oct 28, 2010 10:13 am

Welcome, I'm waiting Lucinda's CD's but I've had CBT training help with a Psychologist using Dr David Burns book, Good Mood therapy, that helped me before I even saw a therapist that used his workbook year ago. So now I'm experiencing anxiety in a different way now so I'm glads to have been introduced to Lucinda's intro CD and have come here. So nice to be able to talk to others that are experiencing many of the same symptoms as I am.

There is a lot of good advice here that I think will help you out. Take Care.