aklimatize, thank you. After reading your post it all makes sense. When I think about my past abuse, feelings of shame, hurt, worthless, and inferiority encircled my mind. It look a life and death situation (not abuse) 3 years ago to begin the focus on how strong I am. I survived abuse and a very traumatic incident. I'm alive and tell myself I handled the life and death situation well despite how terrorizing it was. People criticized my handling of the situation. You should have done this... At first my feelings were hurt. In time I told myself I am alive. How I handled it was right.

However certain past situations and encounters still cause negative feelings and thoughts. I need to work on it more. I will look into the Tony Robbins program too. Thanks!

Wovengalaxy, I'm searching for a new therapist and will ask if they do CBT. Thanks!