Joe, about The panic away book Options

[tisha]

Hi SAndy,
thats a brilliant idea (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

and also thanks to Joe for putting wheels in motion with the audio CD. I hardly get time to come on site never mind read the book so an audio to listen to in the car or to download to ipod is fantastic and will hopefully help speed up recovery for many of us.

Thanks Tisha

[sandy]

w00t I'm a genius

Joe you can pay me my commisiion when the audio's are done (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Seriously i am very happy to hear this...it should be played through the houses at night into every room, so our children dont become anx ridden adults too!! I know many many ppl will benefit from this when they cant concentrate on reading

[Jules2009]

Three Cheers for Joe and Sandy!!!!

[Simon]

HI Linder

I plan to make the entire updated pack available to you guys for free when ready -just pay shipping to have it delivered to you.

Joe

Wow,

Thanks Joe.

[Bobbi]

Hi Barry, Joe....LOL Nice to meet the real you. And again, the real you is so thoughtful and understanding, no matter what your name really is! You have still been the single largest factor in my getting my own life back. Thank-you for that and thank-you for making the audio available for just the cost of the shipping? Wow!! You never cease to amaze me with your kindness!! May God Bless you in every way Barry Joe McDonagh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Ania]

Dear Barry,
I am a new member and do not have much experience with PAs and GAD but I would still like to give you some input for the update of your book, which has helped so many people. You can say that I came across the One Move Method from the first day my problem started and I have not tried any other method or medication. So it might be interesting for you to hear from a "blank sheet" how your book worked for me. Well - it worked. Right away. I lost a great part of my fear of having a serious illness and to end up in an hospital. That's what gave me the biggest instant relieve. I have turned many times on the "Anxiety Sensations Explained" section when a new sensation started torturing me and it always calmed my nerves. What I missed when I first read through it was that it took me a while to understand that these sensations are not only felt during a panic attack but during the entire process, including recovery stage. Another improvement I could imagine would be a warning of this same section. The warning would be to only read through the different variety of sensations and phobias one can develop after they have developed, not before. I haven't read about the toilet phobia and do not even know what it is and do not want to know (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) . I have read in the forum that one person started having all kinds of problems after reading through it because she became aware of it. You wrote that you are adding new chapters regarding setbacks and reducing GAD - that is phantastic because after making some progress a setback (or new sensation developing) can be very discouraging and scary. What I profited most in the forum is people reassuring me that it is normal to feel this or that way during the recovery process and that everything will be OK at the end, that it will end, for sure. That is what keeps me going.

Thank you and I hope you don't mind my feedback. I did not mean to be critical in any way. Sharing your experience in this book and through your newsletters and forum entries has changed my live.

Ania

[mhairi]

This will be great as my mind drifts off somewhere else and i cant concentrate when reading so there must be loads more people out there the same and my sister suffers too and she has dyslexia and is really struggling with the book at the moment. I am so glad it will be more available for people to get a hold of by just going to the book store.

Thats fantastic Joe! Thank you for caring. linder

[Barry Joe McDona...]

Dear Barry,
I am a new member and do not have much experience with PAs and GAD but I would still like to give you some input for the update of your book, which has helped so many people. You can say that I came across the One Move Method from the first day my problem started and I have not tried any other method or medication. So it might be interesting for you to hear from a "blank sheet" how your book worked for me. Well - it worked. Right away. I lost a great part of my fear of having a serious illness and to end up in an hospital. That's what gave me the biggest instant relieve. I have turned many times on the "Anxiety Sensations Explained" section when a new sensation started torturing me and it always calmed my nerves. What I missed when I first read through it was that it took me a while to understand that these sensations are not only felt during a panic attack but during the entire process, including recovery stage. Another improvement I could imagine would be a warning of this same section. The warning would be to only read through the different variety of sensations and phobias one can develop after they have developed, not before. I haven't read about the toilet phobia and do not even know what it is and do not want to know (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) . I have read in the forum that one person started having all kinds of problems after reading through it because she became aware of it. You wrote that you are adding new chapters regarding setbacks and reducing GAD - that is phantastic because after making some progress a setback (or new sensation developing) can be very discouraging and scary. What I profited most in the forum is people reassuring me that it is normal to feel this or that way during the recovery process and that everything will be OK at the end, that it will end, for sure. That is what keeps me going.

Thank you and I hope you don't mind my feedback. I did not mean to be critical in any way. Sharing your experience in this book and through your newsletters and forum entries has changed my live.

Ania

That's an interesting point Ania

Do others feel that explaining all the sensations at the end of the book is counter productive?

What are your thoughts ?

Barry

[elliemay]

Barry,
In the book you write: "I have placed this section at the end of the program because it helps to first have and understanding of the course material before discussing the various sensations connected to anxiety. "

I believe that it is beneficial to see what our bodies can create with fears and that you will know that you are not alone and that yes indeed this may be anxiety rearing its ugly head. I remember as if it was yesterday...asking myself and believing "Am I going crazy?" and oh what a terrible feeling, it was truly overwhelming.

As for me I think you set the book up perfectly, maybe for others they are in a different place with their recovery. So I guess I would have to say well done and recognize that there is no one size fits all! But honestly anyone will gain from your information, look how many of us are thanking you and don't know where we would be without your program.

Yes, the sensations and the different phobias anxiety create are difficult - but you showed us a way to live free from those sensations and phobias. You gave me hope and opportunity to learn how to live and regain the woman I once was.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart...Ellie x's

[triPT]

Barry, you must be the happiest guy in the world for having helped so many people. Thank you!

I also wanted to give some feedback. I haven't read the whole book, so sorry if this is already included.

While talking to people on the forum and in the live chat, I feel as if a lot of people are missing a major part of this healing process. I feel like I had the advantage of deciding I was going to get better before I even found this forum. Coming into this program with a positive outlook and knowing I was in control made a huge difference. I feel as if some people don't really get the concept that THEY are in control. They are waiting for your program to get them better, rather than realizing this program is designed as an aid to self-healing. They are looking for happiness and health in other things, rather than realizing it comes from within. Does that make sense?

[maryo]

That's an interesting point Ania

Do others feel that explaining all the sensations at the end of the book is counter productive?

What are your thoughts ?

Barry

No Barry I don't think it is counter productive. We have to change our attitude to fear ourselves once and for all. Suggestibility is a major symptom of anxiety and is one of the sensations that we must recognise and tackle accordingly and not turn a blind eye to it. We need to look at any and all symtoms and think so what? If we don't do that then we are still running away from fear. It is entirely up to us to get it right and it takes time, patience perserverence and courage on our part. Barry you have provided us brilliantly and thankfully with the tools to accomplish our task. You have taken us to the water but only we can drink. However it is human for most people to need a kick-start and help along the way to recovery. To not feel isolated and alone in their efforts, to need support, in-depth knowledge, guidance, compassion and much encouragement to make the changes necessary to be able to not fear fear. It is an enormous thing to provide for us Barry but that is just what you do do and everyone cannot thank you enough for it. Best wishes.

[nichola]

thats fantastic, when u say all do u mean the ones who has already downloaded the book?

grt idea sandy i beleive it will get in2 our subconcious mind quicker x (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)

[LISAUK]

Hey I wonder if Joe does house visits (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) lol

[sandy]

LOL Lisa, yo crazy woman.

Joe ... I dont think it's counter productive, i developed lots of phobias I'd never heard of after reading the book and from this forum, I revisited old phobias I'd forgotten about...however it was pretty cool to do so, because I had the tools to stomp them out very quickly, they didnt become an issue because I had learnt they were just feelings

after all, if you develop a fear of something cos you read about it, you know it's a falsity and a trick your mind is playing on you....we have to learn not to let any of it bother us, the rough with the smooth and all that

[Ania]

Hi everyone - I absolutely understand what you are saying. From what I have learned in this short time all phobias and sensations related to anxiety have the same source - our fear of them. But I still do not want to read through some of the described phobias and sensations because I tell myself why take the risk of experiencing them when they have not (yet) appeared in my case. To make my point: I had this breathing problem while doing exercise as soon as my heartbeat got faster. I remembered having read about it in the book and checked. The next day all of a sudden I couldn't breath normal all together anymore because I had something new to focus on and it was scary. Now, this might have happened anyway and I was relieved to read that it was normal to have this with anxiety and I certainly also already had the tool to get rid of it (after some of you reminded me here in the forum).

Again, I am still a newbie, in the middle of the road to recovery, and to be honest I do not know if what I am claiming is right. What you are saying is that it is okay to let all the sensations and phobias in and to realize how empowering it can be to get rid of them again, one by one, because we have been given the tools and need to apply them. This is really a huge point - I must admit ! And you the experts out there and I trust what you are saying.

Maybe I should read about the "toilet phobia", just to see what happens… (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) I'll let you know if I "dared" to jump. Guess when I do, I can write something in the "success stories" section next time...

[suzie]

WOW BARRY!

Audio & for Free that would be great!

I am so struggling with the reading, as everytime i sit down to read i start to have the thoughts run through my head and I cant concentrate x I think this isgoing to be such a great tool x look forward to getting it x

Thanks x

[gorgeousgirl1968]

I agree. I would love audio.

Me too. Great idea xx

[maryo]

Hi everyone - I absolutely understand what you are saying. From what I have learned in this short time all phobias and sensations related to anxiety have the same source - our fear of them. But I still do not want to read through some of the described phobias and sensations because I tell myself why take the risk of experiencing them when they have not (yet) appeared in my case. To make my point: I had this breathing problem while doing exercise as soon as my heartbeat got faster. I remembered having read about it in the book and checked. The next day all of a sudden I couldn't breath normal all together anymore because I had something new to focus on and it was scary. Now, this might have happened anyway and I was relieved to read that it was normal to have this with anxiety and I certainly also already had the tool to get rid of it (after some of you reminded me here in the forum).

Again, I am still a newbie, in the middle of the road to recovery, and to be honest I do not know if what I am claiming is right. What you are saying is that it is okay to let all the sensations and phobias in and to realize how empowering it can be to get rid of them again, one by one, because we have been given the tools and need to apply them. This is really a huge point - I must admit ! And you the experts out there and I trust what you are saying.

Maybe I should read about the "toilet phobia", just to see what happens… (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) I'll let you know if I "dared" to jump. Guess when I do, I can write something in the "success stories" section next time...

Hi Ania. Glad you are getting on so well. Yes if you are ' afraid to take the risk of experiencing them ' then you are still a bit afraid to look over the edge to see what is there. I think you know there's nothing there really. It is all an illusion. You get rid of ' them' by finalising realising this. They all disappear together when you can do this. You are empowered because they don't matter anymore. Take care. X

[Ania]

Thank you Mary ! And yes - somewhere in my mind I know nothing can happen - just not quite there yet but on my way! You have been a total inspiration for me because there is this total confidence in what you say that you made me confident that this "problem" can be overcome, with the right attitude, with patience and persistance. Knowing that is what I personally needed most. It made my "anxiety level" drop 2 points for good. X Ania X

[maryo]

Thank you Mary ! And yes - somewhere in my mind I know nothing can happen - just not quite there yet but on my way! You have been a total inspiration for me because there is this total confidence in what you say that you made me confident that this "problem" can be overcome, with the right attitude, with patience and persistance. Knowing that is what I personally needed most. It made my "anxiety level" drop 2 points for good. X Ania X

I am so pleased for you Ania. Habit and memory will make the fear persist for a while. Habit will protest violently if we try to break it so don't let it trick you into thinking you are not recovering. Habit can be broken, then the new habit of not reacting will eventually take over. Understand what it's doing and keep -up the good work. None of the sensations matter do they? Thankyou for your kind words. Take care X