It’s been a long time, and I have many things to share.

This opportunity just seems too good to not talk about right now.

Some people may remember that a while back I stumbled across a new approach to help with anxiety and panic called ACT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.  From the little I’ve learned about it, I’m thrilled.

I believe it could help all of us with stress, from mild anxiety to housebound agoraphobia.

The big news is that Drs. John Forsyth and Georg Eifert —  the Ph.Ds who wrote the book The Mindfulness & Acceptance Workbook for Anxiety — are conducting an online research study.

Here’s its description from their web site:

This is an invitation to participate in an exciting new research project that we are launching world wide over the internet. The purpose of this study is to examine the effectiveness of a new self-help workbook for people who are suffering from anxiety and see their anxiety as a significant problem in their lives. The workbook, The Mindfulness & Acceptance Workbook for Anxiety, is based on a revolutionary new approach to psychological health and wellness called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (or ACT, said as one word).

There are some requirements to be eligible, like you need to 18 or older, have access to the internet, etc.

I signed up.  I don’t even know if I will be chosen to participate, but I really hope so!

I urge all my panic-challenged friends to go check out their web site.

And, you can check out the workbook here.

I am not in any way affiliated with this project; I just hope to participate!

I really need to have some structure when I deal with my anxiety. I have a hard time sitting down and studying by myself. I think it’s best when we can actively discuss what we’re learning.

Anxiety is our challenge, but we are not alone.

I hope you all are feeling better these days.