JOURNAL 3 - CONTENTS/COMMENTS

Ironically, we mistakenly think we have to 'do' something to 'let go' - we don't. It is, in fact, a 'not do'.

Journal 3 is 19 pages long. As most of the subject matter is now covered by the first 3 journals, a large part of Journal 4 is dedicated to answering your 'specific' questions. Most enquiries are usually kept confidential - so I will only put them on the site/journal if you say so! This can be anon, initials only etc and will help other sufferers. Many thanks Will

1.  'Doubles' – how I realised it's fine to feel 'anything' initially. You could even be 'momentarily' anxious or depressed/nervous etc – it’s just that our erroneous 'corrective reaction' 'doubles the damage'.

2.  'Definite' -  highlights how I am far more sure of myself and don’t question my initial thoughts OR indeed, controls.

3.  'The Concept of Flow 3+4' – 'The ideal state of controlled flow' - 'in between' a fighter and a flighter - see also Journal 2.

4.  'Anxiety Conference '05' – article put forward entitled 'Obsessive Panic – A Slight Misunderstanding?'

5.  'The Crux of Recovery' –  a simple recovery strategy.

6.  'Externalised/Internalised anxiety?' – two very different reactions leading to frequent/short-lived or obsessive/prolonged anxiety.. inc the 'Pressure Cooker' analogy.

7.  'Set Situation' – how I deal with my own 'threatening' situations.

8.  'Advice Column' – your specific questions answered.

9.  'Constantly feeling the 'urge' to panic?' Hang on in there, don't bite and it 'will' be alright.

10. My response to your e-mails - Why 'letting go' can be 'confused' with losing 'all' of our controls.

11. 'Don't Get Ahead of Yourself - Part 2' How it was clearer to see what I was doing 'wrong', when I was really low.

12. Finale – a summary.

Comments:-

Thankyou for your honesty/time you have taken to do these. My situation is almost identical to your 'obsessive compulsive' enquiry. This has given me real hope after so many disappointments. Avril M Mar 06

I still struggle with this concept as I 'want' to panic. Sounds crazy doesn't it - but at least you have made me realise this is understandable and something I shouldn't feel guilty for. I know I have to resist this temptation and believe in me :) Your faith 'in you' is inspiring! James Mar 06

Thanks for these - I have come to understand that it is my 'reaction' which is the problem and NOT my initial thought(s). This is a great help, thanks. Anon Mar 06

Your method works! I have isolated the process...NW  Feb 06 (see also 'Advice Column 2)

Hi Will, I'm just in the process of reading Journal 3, which is really helpful ....many thanks J.S (part of a longer conversation, which may also be in Journal 4) Mar 06

Thanks to your journal I am coming to understand that by trying to stop having the negative reaction in the first place is actually causing

me more problems, and that by not fighting the negative thought natural control takes over and a positive one takes over.  This is great.

Laurence  Mar 06 (also in Journal 4 - see 'Advice Column 2')

Will, this is very similar to the 'Sedona Method' - I'm very interested in what you have to say here - I certainly think I 'take flight' from situations as you describe........ (this is one of several comments I've had about simlilarities with this method)  A.S Apr 06

Will  You have obviously worked very hard on these (re: journals). I now feel I have a very clear understanding as to what I'm doing. Not only should you be credited with your own recovery, but also your ability to tell this as simply as possible. Many, many thanks.Jo S  21.04.06

Will, this is a great help and the simplification that I needed. Can you give 
me any other info/examples as to 'how' we know when we are in 'primary or
secondary' thought?  Many thanks   DM  May 06 (see 'Advice Column 2')
 
Will, Journal 3 really 'struck a chord' with me - especially your article 
for the 'Anxiety Conference' - I often find I have 'perverse' thoughts
- do these ever go away as I find this really difficult to deal with? 
Anon  May 06  (see 'Advice Column 2')
 
A selfless contribution - Not only interesting, but definitive and to the 
point. It makes me wonder how many people are actually like this? 
Mike May 06
 
Many thanks for these, I feel like I'm getting to grips with what 
you're saying. Look forward to Journal 4!  J.K May 06
 
The very thing that are we doing to 'stop' our panic is actually the 
cause! So simple, yet incredibly hard for me to work out, until now.
I will track your progress with this concept - as I think this has a 
message for us all - that our problems are caused by 'reactionary'
deviations from the normal 'subconscious runnings' of life. I thought
- how could you keep giving us information in your journals, which 
was more than your site - but the specifics really showed me 'what
you're talking about' as well as the consistent message - I was 
frightened this would confuse me, but was surprised to find that
'all' your reasoning fits in neatly with your recovery. Thankyou 
also for selflessly answering my questions throughout my
doubting stages !- inspiring to know that we can escape the 
destruction. THANKYOU Will.     M Fitz  May 06