Posted by Steve M on 17/3/2008, 4:37 pm, in reply to "Just back from Manchester Follow-Up workshop"

I’d just like to second what Mike has written. I had the first course late last year and this follow up course gave me just the boost that I needed. I definitely improved over the weekend and have a better mindset going forward to tackle this deeply annoying phobia It was great to meet people in the same situation and they were a truly nice bunch of people. I will always remember the analogy that AP is like having a fear of spiders but having to pick up a spider six times a day, everyday. After the course was over I used the toilets again at the Arndale centre and at Schipol. My stress level on both occasions was very low. Thanks again to Andrew and Mert for giving up their weekend for us and for their enthusiasm, understanding and support. Finally, if you are a reader of this board but have never posted or never been on a course please don’t hesitate to start posting about your experiences and do yourself a favour and get yourself on a course. You have nothing to lose and so very much to gain

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