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Time for my next challenge update! January’s goals were focused on beginning to take control of my panicking, and trying to take positive steps forward, and I’ve had mixed success. Point number one was to go to the doctors, chat about what’s going on, and discuss some kind of talking therapy. I did that, and was lucky to get a great doctor, who immediately made me feel so calm. He referred me to a local place for some CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy). I’ve had one session so far, but may write about it in a little more depth once I’m really starting to learn any techniques, or can see it making a difference. This was definitely a massive step to take, so I’m really pleased about that. Point two was yoga, and that one has just not happened. I do have a tendency, whilst I’m worrying so much, to put off certain things. It’s something I’m trying to sort out, but this was something that fell by the wayside. I got as far as emailing to confirm the times of a local class, but on h...

This month’s challenge relates to one of my 2014 goals and resolutions, and is all about beginning to take control of my panicking. I’m not going to begin a lengthy discussion on it right now, but something needs to change! Therefore, I have a few steps I plan to take during the month of January: Tomorrow I’m going to the doctors to discuss some talking therapy, and any other advice he may have I’m going to decide with my sister where and when we will do yoga, and begin a class once a week I will regularly return to my online CBT modules – 2 modules per week - which really made a difference when I began them in March of last year I will begin to read and try some of the exercises in the Mindfulness book I picked up at the weekend So there we have it. It’s time to start making a difference and getting back in control. January’s challenge is well and truly underway, and I know it is one that is getting me into long-term good habits. I’ll update you in February as to how th...