Judy’s Journey Journal

by Judy Alder

I was just listening to one of the tapes as I washed my dishes and thought about the Midwest Center. Just want to bring you up to date on what’s been happening since completing the Attacking Anxiety and Depression program. I’ve continued to be active in Toastmasters Club and for my last three speeches I was voted “Best Speaker of the Day.” It’s getting easier and I’m less anxious about presentations.

The president of the club announced to the meeting that she had seen me on TV in the infomercial so I stood up and briefly spoke about the anxiety program. I’ve passed along information about the Attacking Anxiety & Depression Program to two club members who told me they suffer from anxiety and panic attacks. I hope they call for the program.

A Breakthrough in Overcoming Anxiety

I also had kind of a breakthrough several weeks ago when some old friends from New York visited me for the weekend. I took them sightseeing and we went for a ride on a canal boat. And I was very comfortable and enjoyed the ride without any significant anxiety or fear (no bowel symptoms). I used to dread going on a boat with no bathroom!!

Differences the Attacking Anxiety & Depression Program Can Make

Before the program, I used to force myself to do things that were uncomfortable and ‘suffer’ through them, but the difference now when I do things that are uncomfortable is that now I am intentionally placing myself in the way of anxiety and I am willingly facing my fears and willingly risking embarrassment, disapproval or making mistakes, knowing that no matter what happens I will handle it and come out of it stronger and more self-confident… and I do.

I continue to say my affirmations before any challenge or situation and they have made a big difference in my life. I created powerful, personal affirmations by first writing down all my negative thoughts and beliefs and then I wrote down positive affirmations to counter each of the negative beliefs. I feel more confident and less nervous each time.

Affirmative Statements to Reduce Anxiety and Fear

In case you might find them helpful or want to use them:

I believe in myself. I trust myself. I have a calm self-confidence and peace of mind that radiates outward and attracts others to me. I am open and receptive to the loving, compassionate spirit that flows through me to all parts of my body, and comforts me and relaxes me and fills me with love and compassion. It is a marvelous feeling! I am comfortable and at ease with others and others are comfortable with me.

I value myself and I have the right to be assertive, to take care of myself and to stand up for myself so I can feel good about myself without grief, shame, or anxiety. I declare clearly what I think and feel without infringing on the rights of others. I am not dependent upon the approval of others.

I am intelligent and courageous. I trust myself. I can face my fears. I know that the more risks I take, the better it gets. I am willing to risk rejection, disapproval and ridicule. I can handle anything that happens. I am safe and secure.

I am honest and truthful and I can share my feelings. I can relax and be myself with anxiety or without anxiety and fear. I allow the real, authentic, spontaneous, vulnerable, imperfect, human Judy to be and to live fully in the present moment without giving in to fear.

Life is an Adventure without Anxiety and Fear

I no longer put on an act or pretend to be and do and say what I think others expect of me. I am spontaneous and real. I never know what I will say or what may happen, but I don’t let anxiety control me. As I continue to follow the Attacking Anxiety & Depression Program, I have fewer negative feelings. They are replaced with confidence.

I look forward to and enjoy life’s interesting, surprising and fascinating journey. My life is not a job — it’s an adventure!

I am strong and healthy and have energy to do what I want to do. I give myself permission to rest, relax and goof off when I feel like it without worrying about what others think.

I respect my body and keep it healthy by healthful eating, exercise and moderate drinking. I no longer need alcohol in order to enjoy life. Life is good. Thank God. So be it!

Loving myself,

Judy Adler, VA
 

"I had been on medication for ten years prior to using the Attacking Anxiety and Depression Program. Ten years and even my psychiatrist said I may have to be on drugs for the rest of my life. Now without medication I feel wonderful. The Attacking Anxiety and Depression Program was a miracle for me." - Ginny

So there I was, a nurse, working in the emergency room taking care of people who have this and I couldn't help myself. I am different now because of the program. I'm living life, I am connected. I feel more energetic. I enjoy silly things. I used to say that I just didn't have time for that. If I wouldn't have found the program I think I would still be on a very dark road. - Mona

I'm looking forward to life now knowing all of the skills and all of the useful information from the Attacking Anxiety and Depression Program. It will change the way you live, change the way you eat, change the way you exercise. This program has made me look at life and the way I feel in ways I never had before. - Victor

Before I found the program I had trouble just walking out to the mailbox to get the mail. I thought I was going to drop over and die or faint. After the program, everything's changed. I'm just glad that I can live my life and not be afraid of what people think. I'm not afraid to go for my dreams, I don't sit around and wait as life passes my by. - Elizabeth

I first started experiencing anxiety and panic attacks when I was in college. I didn't understand what was happening so I started isolating myself and I started drinking more. I started feeling better when I first got the program. Life now to me is very good. There is more for me to do and I can do anything if I put my mind to it. - Roderick