ways to fit in the strategies and be honest about what is blocking you from making more progress Remind yourself that you want this and you can and will do it STICKING WITH IT Whatever you do please please be sure to recognize and celebrate your successes I have worked with many people who make major progress but once the progress is made they minimize or dismiss it When that happens they future progress For example Hannah started therapy not being able to get a respite from panic feeling on edge and muscle tension She was so consumed by her constant worries that she could not be present let alone enjoy her life She made the decision to take charge and became gradually more at ease emotionally and physically Hannah integrated various techniques into her daily routine and her symptoms improved She started working again enjoying sporting events and spending time with friends Sometimes she would have a reoccurrence of panic and find herself in a familiar trance where her entire focus was riveted to worries piling up It also threw her into a spiral Suddenly thinking she had made no progress at all she would abandon the strategies that