Important Considerations regarding One’s Present   A & D condition (or related), upfront conditioning needs, and Use of this Book…(10/02/19)

This is subsequent to 1.0 Introduction/Rationale section which Clearly addresses the make-up of this True Self-Helper & Why This Process Is So Important for Anyone really: 

“1.1. Important Considerations regarding One’s Present   A & D condition, and Use of this Book.

Please note that this Self-Study Life Management Instruction and Tool Book is for individuals who are fully capable of reading and comprehending things regardless of potential problems they currently may be having with Anxiety and Depression.  In case you currently are having trouble with reading and comprehending appropriately, then Please consider the following options if/as applicable:

1. Contact me at RonnyLG123@gmail.com, and I will try to respond promptly, to initially work with you and help guide you (with no expected fees in return –Seriously!). Depending on your situation, upfront coaching is sometimes necessary before you can start working this on your own.   If you are reluctant about contacting me, which should never be the case, it is suggested to start listening to the Relaxation Media (i.e. the 2 links provided in section 5.3.1, or purchase from iTunes or Amazon (MP3 download) if desired), and read the corresponding section 5.3.1 text Only; this would be the only time and only jump ahead section that I would ever recommend up front (Period) unless maybe if I communicated matters with you directly.  This Relaxation media will help calm the mind and body to an extent that may help you begin the process to read and comprehend this material.  And if this works  and you are feeling better and calmer, and feel okay to continue, then please read the whole Book from start to finish starting from the beginning; continue to use the Relaxation media. See that Blog Note/section 1.9 info below…
2. In case you are Significantly Struggling and 1) does not really feel like an option for you, then I urge you to order Lucinda Bassett’s Attacking Anxiety and Depression Program; refer to sections 1.5, and 1.9 if you care to or just get on-line and order their free introductory CD. Sorry, but in order to cover the bases on thoughts one could possibly have on planet earth :), in no way do I work for or have I ever worked for Lucinda, or her Program/Center (Midwest Center for Stress and Anxiety, Inc.), so I assure you this is not a secondary advertising attempt or gimmick. I really just care and know what would be best for you.  Guess what path I had to follow, when I was truly at Rock Bottom in my Life?  Written material alone was not good enough since I was so desperate, anxious, and perplexed, and I was not really in a state of mind to be able to read or comprehend things in my A & D saturated mind.  Of course, I did not have this Book in hand.  But even if I did, as bad as I was feeling, I would likely have fallen into this category 2), and ordered Lucinda’s (Midwest Center’s) program which is consistent with the fact the “Attacking Anxiety and Depression Program” was geared to and was advertised for those most afflicted.

[[Blog Post Note & Ref. Section 1.9 paragraph:“An Individual’s reading comprehension ability, associated with their struggles with Anxiety and Depression, may be a deciding factor in determining the effectiveness of working this Book vs Lucinda’s (Midwest Center’s) program, although the program has a workbook which needs to be read and worked similarly (?).  Section 1.1, item 1), includes an approach which I believe would support improved reading comprehension for sufferers, up front, to allow them to initiate the Process via this Book (i.e. to start off with  the Relaxation media,  as instructed in 1.1, from the get go).” … Further thought on this since writing these Book’s The Final Cut words, is that this same conditioning needs, i.e. to start using the Relaxation media from the get go was really the same conditioning needs addressed in Lucinda’s Program besides add’l sect. 1.9 info stating…that you are not alone in this process etc. similar to what those #Anxiety #Depression #PTSD #OCD #AddictionRecovery #ADD #ADHD #Other? Condition sites identify. OH… & MY 10/12 BLOG POST INCLUDES THE RELAXATION MEDIA LINK AND INFORMATION FYI OR MORE :)….https://riseandshineanxietydepression.net/2019/10/12 ]]

Please NOTE though: If you go this route, as you proceed through her program and start feeling better, which I certainly know will be the case if you consistently and diligently work it, it is still suggested to go through this Book, which again, has Additional Key Supplemental Information that can only Help.  Based on what I have learned through the many years of my Life (62 years now), I strongly feel section 4 material is paramount in Solidifying ones Recovery, Well Being, and Peace of Mind which is everyone’s goal in Life.  Besides, section 4 matters (… allowing Our Faith to Grow with age),  just may turn out to be at times, our primary means to appropriately cope with Very Difficult situations whether matters stack up within, or outside of our control.  At times, our Positivity which we can develop extensively via the included Positivity Tools/Skills Process, can only take us so far, until we reach that threshold within us, when we likely need More (i.e. Our Faith…) to Help; help from another human is very much limited.

I included Positive self-talk that I found to be Very Important in my recovery and everyday Living. This included merging Positivity self-talk together with section 4 elements, as addressed in section 4.4, empowering the self-talk statements and Ourselves, as we talk to ourselves :).  Additionally I included those mistakes I made, when I initially jumped into the program… mistakes you do not want to repeat (Believe Me!).  Subsequent to Recovery and Self-Improvement, this Book would satisfy your needs for as required refreshers, which certainly can be very beneficial at times in Life!

3) Please understand, A & D can become Life Threatening for some as I can personally attest to if one gets Deeply Depressed:

!!!THIS IS A VERY CRITICAL NOTE!!!: If you are at a point where you feel you may harm yourself and truly think you really will do this when thinking about it and challenging it, with a plan in mind, PLEASE, SEEK PROFESSIONAL HELP IMMEDIATELY!!!  In such a case this would likely indicate that you are VERY DEPRESSED and would likely need an Anti-Depressant to pick yourself up to a level where you could start working the Cognitive Tools/Skills provided which is Imperative!  Subsequently, you can then Effectively get to the Root of your problems and Permanently Resolve these issues minus the Meds (ultimately) which you definitely need to do; medication trail is not the answer (ref: section 3.1)   But at this juncture, you seriously need a med pick-up since your brain’s chemistry has been significantly altered due to the prolonged A & D condition/state.  Please, Please take it from me because I have been at that level a couple times!

After reading this, if you have decided you are okay and desire to continue to go through this Book on your own, then go back and read the Book in its entirety.”

Such Is Life, if we Struggle Significantly, Sadly & Unfortunately … But it is Amazing How We Can Turn It Around if Willing to Educate and Work on Ourselves!!!

Ron