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Posted 1/7/2009 11:04 PM (GMT 0)

Green Grove said...
Hey Twisted :)

Nice to see you again! The best and most thorough program I have found is the Lucinda Bassett program "The Midwest Center for Anxiety and Depression" It is a bit pricey but well worth it. You can get it half off if you are having financial difficulties. You can test drive the program for 30 days risk free also :)

It is not exactly simple but the wording and understanding of the material is easy and you can work it at your own pace. Doing a session a week takes like 15 weeks to complete. I am working it slower so it's been almost for months and I'm only on Session 6, but I've went through so much more like MoodGYM (the link is in the resouirce thread) and Panic Away which I really like becaue it teaches hitting the Anxiety head on.

Anyway, just my honest opinion :)

hey Green Grove, nice to see you again, i am trying that moodgym as we speak. i finished the 1st module. i made a separate thread about it.
Posted 1/18/2009 7:12 AM (GMT 0)

Hello everybody,

I am happy about finding this forum. I am Hungarian and my English isn't perfect. I would be very happy, if you suggest a method for me. I can't decide, what method I should choose firstly: Panic away, Linden method, Lucinda Bassets or self help books.

I have been trying homeopath, Bach flower drops and medicament.

I am looking for a solution for my anxieties, fobias and panic attack. It started 10 years ago, but the problem during driving started 3 months ago. My actual terrible problem that I feel fear during driving, I became uncertain (but I think it isn't allowed to be uncertain during driving, because it can be dangereos). I have been driving 10 years without accident, I drove in big towns, in winter with snow chain alone without fears, I drove more than 200000 miles, and now it is problem for me to drive my workplace 30 miles because of my fear from losing control. It is very difficault, to accept this state, because I have the knowledge, the practice, I did it perfectly, but my fears prevent me driving confident nowdays.

Thank you very much in advance for your advice about the methods above.

Posted 1/18/2009 8:32 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Pine-forest and Welcome to HW :)

I have personally used several of these programs and can't say that one is better than another.  I really like the Lucinda Bassett program personally:) It is all based on CBT therapy and we have a free online course called MoodGYM that teaches CBT and has helped many of us on here.  I will give you the link below :)  I think that with the way you are feeling, it would be your best bet to start with.  Please also speak to your physician about what you are going through to get more help.

It is so nice to meet you!  There are so many great people here from all over the world and we are a big family :)  You are in good company and don't worry about your English not being perfect because I think you are doing very well with it :)  Take care and here is that link so you can get started to see what it is about:

http://moodgym.anu.edu.au/welcome

Posted 1/18/2009 3:36 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Green Grove,

Thank you very much your answer. You confirmed my decision. I am open for  any advice. As for physician I can't believe, that they could help me. My psychiatrist is a homeopath also. She said to me openly, she haven't got any idea, what could help me. Neither homepath bolls nor Bach flowers drops could result essential changes. I had to recognize, that only I can cure myself, so I am looking for the solution. I try to choose always alternative healing. I made brain control course, Reiki course. Next friday I will go to a Reiki master for an internal journey. Have you read the book of Brandon Bays about intarnal journey?

Take care

Posted 1/18/2009 4:34 PM (GMT 0)

Pine-forest

Hello and Welcome to HealingWell.  I have talked with people that do excellent with Reiki .  I hope it helps you.  You seem to be looking for help in all the right places so I admire that and it also indicates you want to overcome your phobia of driving.

I like the CBT and the online is free.  turn

A few tips for your driving phobia:

1. Take small steps and you will eventually get to your destination -- A lot of people who have a fear of driving simply give up using their car altogether. This is the way to perpetuate your condition, not to heal yourself. If you feel that you're unable to drive, simply use the car for short periods. Either drive around the block, or to the grocery store, or take frequent pit stops to make sure your fear doesn't build up. By doing so, you're conditioning your mind to gradually overcome your fears.

2. Listen to soothing music while you're driving -- Music has great effect on our mood. Find some music that you can relax to and play it while you're driving. It will lower your overall stress levels and your will enjoy your ride more.

3. . Take deep breaths -- If you're ever driving and start to experience one of the many symptoms of your phobia (sweating, stomach aches, nausea), take a few deep breaths. Inhale and exhale slowly. Deep breaths steady the heart beat and help you to relax

Think positive thoughts, leaving no room for failure that you “just can’t do this.”

Agian a warm  welcome to the A & P Family

Kitt

Posted 1/18/2009 8:20 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Garen :)

I love Lucinda's program and it just works with so many levels that I needed. Plus the relaxation/breathing exercises CD is a huge bonus. Lucinda's voice is very soothing to me and I sometimes relax myself into a nap, lol :) I hope it is a great help to you and your mum as well :)

I also took accelerated classes in school growing up, mainly in English, Spanish and History (not that you can tell by my grammer and spelling at times, lol:) but it was really freaky for me as well being young and among older students. Now that I'm older though, I look back at this with pride that I worked so hard that I earned my place in those classes. I hope you take this into consideration with yourself my friend :) You earned it through hard work so be proud and hold your head up!

Take care!
Posted 1/18/2009 8:37 PM (GMT 0)
Hi there
I am definitely one for CBT like others here
It has helped me out in so many ways
With my OCD......Stinking thinking and other issues

I believe it is u to each individual to find what works for them

Take care and keep us posted

LYN
Posted 5/5/2009 5:16 PM (GMT 0)
HI Davess an a Warm Welcome to you to this family

I personally like Panic away

I also do CBT and for me it works

Keep posting and stay with us

...........LYN
Posted 5/5/2009 10:58 PM (GMT 0)

Davess,

Glad you liked the ebook.  I will request that you please read the HW rules before posting any other links.

Only links to personal home pages are allowed in signatures and member profiles. Links must be appropriate and abide by rules #1-4 or they will be removed. 

Thank you

Kitt

Posted 5/16/2009 1:49 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Lyn and Kitt.
I hope you guys are well. I'm doing great tongue
Posted 6/2/2009 12:06 AM (GMT 0)

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Post Edited By Moderator (Nanners) : 6/2/2009 10:54:02 AM (GMT-6)

Posted 6/29/2009 3:06 PM (GMT 0)
Jordyx,

Please read the rules of HealingWell. 

11. No posts of an overtly political or religious nature OR posts promoting advocacy of particular personal, medical, legal, religious, political, or non-profit causes.  The forums are intended for offering mutual personal support.  Debating controversial subjects should be taken elsewhere. 

Your comment is walking a fine line here.  "You know they dont want you to know about my thread because they wont you as a pawn on medication, its a sick world,"


Support groups are a place for people to give and receive both emotional and practical support as well as to exchange information. You seem to have an agenda with each of your posts and it all points back to your original post.  The members have read it and appreciate your opinion so please do not continue to  try to convince members that using medication is wrong or that they are being a "pawn".

 

If you have any concerns re my comments please address it in an email to me directly. 

 

Thank you

Kitt

Posted 7/16/2009 2:51 AM (GMT 0)

diane8_8 said...
VIEW IMAGEI'm going to look into Claire Weekes...never heard of her.


I found claire weekes book hope and help for your nerves to be great and helpful
http://www.amazon.com/Hope-Help-Your-Nerves-Signet/dp/0451167228

Post Edited (Gina M) : 7/15/2009 9:01:56 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 7/16/2009 1:09 PM (GMT 0)

Any of the books sold on Amazon can be found in our Bookstore.  Just click on the link above.

Thanks
Kitt

Posted 8/12/2009 6:28 PM (GMT 0)

stkitt said...
Any of the books sold on Amazon can be found in our Bookstore. Just click on the link above.

Thanks
Kitt

Hi Kitt,
How do you get spam in your signature line? Is there a way to prevent that from happening?
Thanks and support the site everyone by buying books through the site yeah
Posted 6/27/2011 1:18 PM (GMT 0)
ex panic victim

Hello and welcome to HealingWell.  You have posted to a thread that is 2 years old and I don't think the original poster or many of the others are still posting here in the A & P Forum.

If you would like to start a thread of your own it would give all of us a chance to meet and greet you.

Kindly,

Kitt


 

Posted 9/30/2011 10:39 PM (GMT 0)
I would have liked to hear more about the methods people use.
My experience is that whatever I do will have to be long term.
Therapy has been my favorite but moodgym and clarifylife were the only two free ones I saw available.
Is there another page for actual reviews?
Posted 10/1/2011 1:52 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Self Discovery and welcome! I am glad that you have found us, and am sure that you will find this to be a helpful and informative place. Thanks for sharing a bit about yourself..it sounds like you are on your way, and commited to finding out more in regards to recovery.

We don't have a review page so to speak, but we do have a history search here at HW that should help you to find threads on specific subjects that interest you.

We also have a CBT thread in our Anxiety Resources (main page 3rd post) There are also great links in there to many on-line sites that teach some great methods for anxiety relief. We have the moodgym link, as well as ecouch, though I have not heard of clarifylife...I will have to take a look, so thanks for that!

Please feel free to start an introductory thread for yourself if you feel comfortable doing so. We would love to welcome you (and more memebers can see/recognize you that way)

Post anytime, and again, welcome:)!

Scaredy Cat
Posted 8/13/2012 6:06 PM (GMT 0)
My friend told me this method worked wonders for her, but I'm not sure if it works for anyone. Any input from others?

*No links allowed for profit due to possible conflict of vested interest.

Post Edited By Moderator (Scaredy Cat) : 8/13/2012 12:37:26 PM (GMT-6)

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