Posted by Mike on 19/4/2011, 7:52 pm, in reply to "Finally I have communicated about my embarrassing secret"

Hello Paul, please forgive me if I'm wrong, but let me first start by saying there was something about your post that made me a little sceptical as to whether it was actually a genuine post, or whether it was just intended to draw people to the other site you mention - but if we ignore that for one moment - I would say that I took a quick look at that site and I was not initially convinced by it. There is a definite 'marketing' feel to the first page - and the type of prose used, and reinforcing, repeating language, is one that I've seen on many internet sites that are trying to get you to sign up for something and buy a product. If you do have this problem I would personally recommend the workshops run by this site's (non-profit) organisation (UKPT). I myself have attended one of these courses and it was excellent. The people who run the courses are genuinely trying to help the people who attend, and are volunteers, not seeking to make any money for themselves. You can make advances in a couple of days that might have taken years, or more likely decades, of 'self practice' to achieve. (In fact I would personally say that trying any other way than attending one of these courses is unlikely to work. I had this condition for decades and made little progress with it before I attended the workshop. Now I am more than happy with my own progress). Please, to anyone in the UK (or elsewhere if they can reach the UK) with this problem - these workshops really are a massive help and I cannot recommend them too highly. Attendance can make a big difference to your life, and although attendance can make most people nervous before they attand - they can turn out to be one on the best weekends of your life - not only for the progress you can make but also because of the brilliant people you will meet - both facilitators and other attendees. The guys on my course were a really great bunch - I'm just sorry these courses weren't available years ago. Anyway, good luck with your condition - but please do attend a course if possible. regards

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