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- Mon Jan 26, 2009 8:37 am
- Forum: Session 10 - How to Address Obsessive, Scary Thoughts
- Topic: Right On! Obsessing...
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2526
I have to admit that obsessing with certain thoughts creates anxiety. At times it can be overwhelming and it seems that the more you think about it the more agitated one can become! It is horrible. Controlling these thoughts is crucial because once one learns how to deflate it will not be nearly as ...
- Mon Jan 26, 2009 8:13 am
- Forum: Session 10 - How to Address Obsessive, Scary Thoughts
- Topic: unreality feelings
- Replies: 13
- Views: 6369
- Fri Jan 16, 2009 10:19 am
- Forum: Session 9 - Get Off the Guilt & Worry Treadmill
- Topic: Things that make you go hmmm??
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1609
I have to say that if one thing is true is that I am big on worrying and feeling guilty. This is difficult for me becasue I seem to worry endlessly about things that are not on my business. I don't do it intentionally. I just do it!! There have been times that I have been unable to sleep. It is ridi...
- Tue Jan 13, 2009 8:49 am
- Forum: Depression
- Topic: Why is it so hard to talk to people?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 7279
It is hard because one may not feel comfortable voicing an opinion. I personally do not necessarily have that problem... It depends who it is. Well,I feel that way about a person I care about. I have found it incredibly hard. Max does not help much either. Often times he is content to listen and not...
- Tue Jan 13, 2009 8:40 am
- Forum: Session 7 - Assertive Behavior: Speak Confidently, Gain Respect
- Topic: Respecting my Individuality
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1631
Being quiet is not bad. That is who you are. When people do not understand they become critical because the behavioe is not deemed normal. You are who you are!! There is nothing wrong with that. We are all different. Just because you are an introver does not mean you are strange. So, you feel open w...
- Thu Jan 08, 2009 10:21 am
- Forum: Session 4 - Expectations: How to Expect Less and Get More
- Topic: What's the difference between magical thinking and believing in God?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 16334
Magical Thinking is self explanatory. It is make beleive. It is a fanatasy. It is something that it not real but, it is a place where anything goes. On the other hand, God is real. God is a being or spirit that you can trust. One who does listen to our needs. One who we can run to when we need help ...
- Thu Jan 08, 2009 9:27 am
- Forum: Session 8 - Put an End to "What-If" Thinking
- Topic: What If...
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2451
I guess, that, what if thinking is a bad habit. This is where most of my anticipatory anxiety comes from. I hve a habit of thinking the worst scenario and just build on it! The bottom line is that it is crucial to break the habit. It is then, that peace will be found. iI personally struggle on a dai...
- Fri Dec 05, 2008 3:36 am
- Forum: Session 4 - Expectations: How to Expect Less and Get More
- Topic: Help!!! What is my problem?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2226
O.k. I do know what my problem is. It is called anxiety and depression. I have come to realize in this session that I have unrealistic views of many things!! Especially my expectations of others. How do you like this one? I had my beleif that because I do not have the things that I want that my sibl...
- Mon Dec 01, 2008 7:14 am
- Forum: Session 3 - Self Talk: The Key to Healthy Self Esteem
- Topic: Trip that has me feeling all sorts of things!!
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1091
Here it goes, I am going on a trip in less than two weeks! I have all sorts of emotions that I am feeling. Such as, happy, fearful, excited but anxious, uncertain but hopeful. Iam a mess!! Why? There is an unresloved situation in my personal life and am going to open up to him and let him know how I...
- Tue Nov 25, 2008 7:26 am
- Forum: General Comments/Inquiries about
- Topic: Panic in the middle of the night.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1260
Yes, I have had panic attacks at night while sleeping. I try not to let it bother me because I know what it is. I use Celestial seasonings "Sleepy Time or Tension Tamer". I also use Bach's " Rescue Remedy". When this occurs try to remember what it is ans relax. Remember that you should face it head ...