"The first two words that come to mind are “thank you!” The SelfSteps Program helped me to finally get out of the depression that had settled over my life. It is totally true that you need to want to change and want to get better, and no one can force you or help you if you aren’t going to work for it.

Before starting this program, I felt like everything that could go wrong was going wrong in my life. Looking back, I know that I was blaming myself and getting worked up about the littlest things. SelfSteps helped me by guiding me through the program – from getting rid of ‘Mr. Criticism’ to taking care of myself and my body, this program really works on fighting depression and anxiety from all sides. Plus, it is unlike a lot of other self-help programs because it is written in a humorous, non-preachy way.

I can’t really describe how it worked, because I still don’t know. I started the program with the worry that it would probably not work. How could it? (See, I told you I worried a lot!) One night, I just started looking through the material. Some of the exercises were actually a lot of fun (I still remember trying not to think about the green frog), and they really made me realize just how much time I waste thinking about the same negative things.

I know that I am a natural worrier, but I’m not afraid of stress or worry attacks anymore. When I do realize that I am thinking too much about something that really doesn’t matter, I now know how to let go. I am still using SelfSteps to help me get rid of my anxiety, and every day I find it easier and easier, which means that my life is getting better and better."

""To this day I still can't imagine what my life would be like now without the help of The SelfSteps Program! For as long as I can remember, I have always had serious issues getting over my anxiety, and as I got older I started to notice that I was a very depressed person. I needed help, not just for myself, but for my wife and family. Once I began the program I noticed a change almost immediately. Everything seemed so real and obvious, and in a matter of weeks my life has changed so much for the positive. My mind seems sharper, I feel better, and I can't thank you enough!"

"I have been using the Bounce Back Technique and questioning and trying to rationalize my thoughts....and I'm very grateful to you and your information in the program as it seems to have got me back on track! My advise to anyone trying this program for the first time would be to keep at it! You may have a bad day or even a small relapse like myself but you need to be kind to yourself, you owe it to yourself and those close to you to get well again. Follow The SelfSteps Program and you will start to feel better like myself. Suddenly life starts to feel like lighter, and you start to wear a smile again! Good Luck to everyone starting this program its definitely money well spent!"

"The Self Steps program has helped me deal with years of chronic anxiety and major depression that unfortunately runs in my family. The exercises in The SelfSteps Program continue to help me overcome my lingering codependency issues left over from a painful divorce and the overwhelming worries about the future. I'm now looking forward to a worry-free, anxiety-free future thanks to The SelfSteps Program!"

"It seems clear that you have suffered through these things yourself and brought a great amount of strength and courage to come to an understanding and acceptance.

It is obvious from your writing that you were highly motivated by a history of experience. One of the difficulties of youth is they have not suffered long enough and don't take their suffering seriously! Thus, they often aren't ready to invest in the effort to make the changes which are available to them.

I think your use of visualization is extremely helpful as a strategy to develop creative strengths in our minds.Your explanation of how being aware of thoughts is critical to overcoming the suffering is excellent. Your constant use of small experiments to let the reader experience the reality of your ideas. ie the lemon, the giant green frog, the garden hose analogy make the material more present and accessible.

Sense of humour!! As they say the best medicine. So even in the process of reading your material there is a sense of lightening and hope.

I agree with you that if someone were to follow these steps with commitment, they would definitely experience a change. I have used many of these techniques over time, finding them in different places. With persistence, so much positive change has happened. I really appreciate how your program has gathered all these strategies together in one place.

I have only experienced anxiety and panic for a brief period in my life about 15 years ago, but I have suffered with depression for all of my adult life and over the years, like you, I have developed habits to help me overcome this.

My practice includes daily meditation and stretches in the morning, physical aerobic workout at lunch time and watching my thoughts through out the day. I am lucky to be in a job, as a mental health nurse, where I work with people daily, teaching them techniques and ideas that have helped me.

Thank you for allowing me to look at your material and I will certainly recommend your website to students.

"Hey Dayne! Josh my son went to the doctor today for a 2 month check up for his anxiety! The Dr. was so amazed by Josh's outcome and his self step methods he is using everyday. He stated to Josh that he was going to have Josh come down off of his Zoloft® in a couple of months and to continue what he was doing to make him happy again! Faith is the key to all of this plus your book of methods; which has been a blessing to our family! Thanks Dayne for you and your methods! Have a wonderful day!"

"Thanks Dayne for all your help! The Selfsteps Program was all what you said it would be and then some. It has help me alot I still have a ways to go but I will say I'm 95% better thank you again, may God Bless you and keep you safe."

"The SelfSteps Program is a easy to follow, complete guide to feeling better which encompasses all factors to getting well and remaining well. It offers the reader many simple skills and techniques that can produce immediate and dramatic results in getting over anxiety and depression. Dayne gives the reader hope and courage by sharing what has worked for him and shares a step-by-step guide on how to make the neccessary shifts in thinking that lay at the root of your anxiety and depression. It is jam packed full of tips and information on how to beat your fears both naturally and permanently. Thank you for writing this program, it has helped me immensely!"

"My name is Martha and I am a married mother of 4 small children. I suffered with anxiety attacks bouts of depression and frequent symptoms of agoraphobia that sent my life into a downward spiral for many years. I thought nothing could help me and I was scared. One night (of many nights) I couldn't sleep and I was surfing the net looking for support groups or therapy blogs anything that could help or shed light on what I was feeling and how I could cure myself of it. Then like a miracle a pop-up came on and said are you dealing with depression and anxiety? Follow this link to get help! And I did and it was The SelfSteps Program. I read this site from top to bottom and it was like it was written just for me! I was so happy to find out that I wasn't alone and I wasn't going crazy! The SelfSteps Program helped me get my life back! I have only had The SelfSteps Program a couple of weeks but I read it every day and I apply a different step to each day but every day I do the "Brain Dump" And trust me it works! I sleep better and when I wake up in the morning I no longer have migranes for breakfast and I can't tell you how good it feels! I'm amazed and I stand behind it 110%! Please if you suffer from depression and anxiety don't hesitate to get this program! You'll be glad you did! I am and so is my family! Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Thank you for giving me my life back!"

Martha Poloka, USA

"I have read through The SelfSteps Program. It is well written and easy to understand, I am starting to put the ideas into practice bit by bit. The advice about panic attacks and anxiety have been very helpful. Its good to know this has been written by a fellow sufferer rather than someone with no personal experience. Thank you."