Hiya Eskie... I didn't learn positive coping skills from my parents like many other people. Now life is a daily struggle to even get myself out of bed due to anxiety. So I would hope that during this course I might find the courage and skills to engage in life, maybe for the first time ever.

The input on the group dynamics finding_my_way reminded me of what things in a group like setting can be. I will be writing that down and asking how the facilitators manage the group dynamics when I have my interview. It also reminded me of how I can be triggered by other people. I know I can be an unwilling sponge when it comes to soaking in other peoples emotions.

With this course each person will also have a personal appt the day after to check in one to one go through issues that are arising. It is also a requirement that people attend at least 80% of the sessions.

The course itself is for 4 and a half hours on a set day per week. I have been tested for my ability to retain written material in my mind. I did not do well with that. You are right AlwaysChanging2. How am I supposed understand anything when in an altered state?

Even as I write this it all seems too much. After decades at what point do we say to ourselves a individuals enough is enough and it's time to stop with all the searching for answers/help.

Maybe I just think too much. Maybe I need to take one day at a time and just see what happens.