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13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 4027

For any consumer, the warning is "buyer beware". He wasn't credentialized by any organization, except his own "institute".

I just followed a recommendation from a minister, so I acted on the "word of mouth", instead of looking for an organization with standards. And I was naive.

Maybe now, after many years, I have the courage to speak to that minister, to speak to him about the abuse. Somebody actually put up a website after his business partner was charged with sexual abuse allegations. No-one responded, since guilt and shame are used by shady shamans for control.

But then, you can look to many other industries like the financial, to see dishonesty, too.

Ask the facilitators for help, and they'll steer you in the right direction, and be patient.

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 9

Thanks for the welcome. hugs4U!

I can't believe someone actually blamed you for their yawning and falling asleep!?!?! That is horrible... I wonder why that person is actually a therapist..

I have completed the first chapter of the program and will be meeting with a new therapist week. Will update on how it went.

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 9

ashepp3,
I have scheduled a CBT/psychotherapist for next Wednesday and hopefully everything goes well. I am feeling better knowing that someone might "fix" me :) It is hard not feeling like your original self - I went out for the first time in 2 years with my fiance and I started getting anxious for no reason and the loud music was getting to me and making me uncomfortable. I am actually nervous being in loud areas which was never a problem for me before. It is very frustrating..

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 4027

blueskies,

welcome!

Finding someone compatible is important, and so is the kind of process. We all have bad days, but the worst person I saw blamed me for his yawning and falling asleep, if you can believe that.

This program can be followed at your own pace, while you look for someone else to support you, as often as you need them.

Local mental health agencies, or national ones, have information online. I'm certain the online facilitators can give you advice on finding the right person and fit.

Good luck.

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 56

blueskies,

I think my job contributes to my anxiety as well (Software Engineer). I completely know what you mean about feeling like you can't enjoy things anymore. I used to love going out drinking with friends and I'd pretty much be down for anything. I felt like I was fun to be around. That changed a lot when this all started but I'm starting to get the old feeling back. I'm still more fearful than I was before, but I at least have hope now that I can live a happy life.

My first therapist was not a good fit at all. So I found my current one and I'm so glad I did.

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 9

Thank you ashepp3!

I had started seeing a therapist but she kept stretching and looking out the window and didn't offer the best advice or insight into what my issues were after I told her my life story. I am on the lookout for a new therapist as sometimes it gets really hard to deal with these emotions and you feel like you will never recover. I used to enjoy everything and be up for anything. Now I developed these fears that I never had before and I tend to avoid things because of it. It is hard...all I want is to be like I as before... I am also in the midst of a career change as I feel that what I was doing contributed to my anxiety (Systems Admin).

I haven't tried CBT but will look for a therapist that uses this approach.

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 56

Hi blueskies,

I started experience these things recently myself and decided to get help before it went on for too long. It really is difficult that nobody understands it if they haven't experienced it. It made me feel even worse to try to talk to people about it and get bad advice, lack of understanding, and sometimes lack of empathy. I still try to be open about what I'm going through though.

It's really been helping me to read books about the disorder, talk on the support groups, and do CBT programs. I'm also seeing a therapist. Seeing a therapist is great because they understand the disorder and it's really been helpful to talk to someone that knows what you are going through and is there to let you talk and help you out. And we do relaxation exercises which has been great.

I've been feeling much better lately and I wasn't sure I ever would, so hang in there.

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 9

Hi,
I have just registered on this site and am hoping this will help me cope. I have started experiencing panic attacks, anxiety, depression for the past year and it has worsened in the past 6 months. I try and control it and manage it but it tends to be hard. I'm happy that I have found this site and can mingle talk to people who have similar issues. These issues are harder for regular people to understand and its not like its a physical problem such as a broken leg or something. Mentals health is very taboo and people never talk openly about it which I find hinders us.

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