Hi
It's been awhile since I checked in, At the start of the year I told husband that I wanted
to get a better grip on my anxiety so I went to see my first counselor, I have to say that
she was nice but, It wasn't for me. She asked me about my childhood and my family
members, and if I had experienced any childhood trauma,which in turn I told her that
my childhood was average. Then she started to talk about things I should read, like prayers
and bible scriptures ( first let me say that I am not trying to offend anyone who it works for)
it's just not me, Even though I'm not a very religious person I am a spiritual person. She did
say that we could work on some self esteem exercises. But when I asked if she had a game plan
she didn't really have one. I heard nothing about CBT. I told my husband that I wasn't
going back. But It did get me in gear! I have Started back on this program ( I know it works if I do!!)
and I also ordered a workbook on self esteem, and I pulled out these CD's that I've had
for awhile out that help replace the negative thoughts with positive one's, the CD's are called think right
now. and my husband and I have been trying to get out everyday to do some exposure work.
I can tell that all this has helped and that I have seen some improvement, but is going to take
some time. I want to be able to enjoy the things that are coming up in my life and be able
to handle things that I can't foresee yet. So I'm digging in and going for it. Thats it for now
I'll post soon.
