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Posted 3/22/2013 6:01 AM (GMT 0)
So, i belong 2 NAMi (National Alliance for Mentally ill). i go to 6-groups a week, plus classes during the week. This is all when i'm not isolating and i try 2 make myself go. A couple weeks ago i was asked on the spot 2 facilitate the Women's Group. which i said "yes," and it went very well. So i checked with the director the following day 2 see if i can take the training for it, in which they said, "yes." Next training isn't till July. i attend the SMART RECOVERY addiction group 3x a week. And a week ago i was asked 2 facilitate it. This is way more involved in knowledge of the SMART PROGRAM.

So, my anxiety has been at a really high level. Yet i'm very excited that i was trusted and asked 2 do it. i'm wrestling with myself over whether i can pull it off as well as the others.

I'm so worried i'm going 2 have a massive panic attack tomorrow before i'm supposed 2 start. Any suggestions on how 2 keep at a steady, mentally healthy state of mind 2 hopefully keep back the panic. i know i can take my meds before that may help. i just thought maybe y'all would have some good ideas?

Thanx for your time.

Serenitee

BP 2, Borderline Personality Disorder, Anxiety/Depression, PTSD, OCD

Posted 3/22/2013 4:38 PM (GMT 0)
Congratulations!!!

You are going to do a great job! There is a reason that you were asked to head up the meetings after all.

If the ability to do this was not in you, the person in charge who asked...well, wouldn't have. They recognized from your input, participation and contributions in previous meetings that you have what it takes to be a great facilitator.

To help you get through your intial meeting...try using a positive and affirming mantra...for example repeating this to yourself:

"I have the ability to run this meeting! I am going to do my best, and it's going to go really well."

or

"I was chosen to facilitate for a reason. I can do this!"

Or something similar that works for you.

I am very proud and excited for you. I know you will be great. If all else is failing you...a little honesty never hurts. Let everyone know that you are a bit nervous. A good leader leads with humility and openess, so you really have nothing to fear.;)

Let us know how it goes!

S.C.
Posted 3/22/2013 7:16 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you so much for your support. i really needed that and the affirmations 2 myself is a great idea. i will try that.

Serenitee

Posted 3/23/2013 12:41 AM (GMT 0)
It must be an answer to a Prayer to be chosen to give back to something so important.
I wish you luck, but I think you will exceed your own expectations!

Larry ***
Posted 3/23/2013 4:27 AM (GMT 0)
YIPPEE, i survived the facilitator position tonight and it was a success. Everyone said i did a great job. i feel very empowered for the first time.

Thank you for all your support, i really appreciated it so very much.

Serenitee

Posted 3/23/2013 5:27 AM (GMT 0)
Triumph!

Larry ***
Posted 3/23/2013 5:29 AM (GMT 0)
thanx Larry so much :)
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