And of course my anxiety went all the way down to 0.
funny how we often see thru those sun glasses......if only we would take the time to take them off and see life for what it really is 
Good job!!!! I think it is very reasonable to fall into old habits from time to time. Anxiety does not come at us, it is how our old way of coping produced it. We are learning, practicing, and getting our lives where we want to be. Its work!!! But it is great when we feel contented with our days..trying to work the program but still sometimes falling back into my old way of thinking....but Im catching it and working on it
oh ok AWESOME!THH wrote:live life,
When I did this #8 I used it for ahh ha moments. Like I made a note when I knew I was going to talk to someone who I have had trouble talking to, jotting down how I felt. What I did different and how it felt afterward. Or if I was not feeling well I wrote down my symptoms and what I did to deal with them. It is fun re-reading it as I feel really different now.
for sure!Karen L wrote:hi everyone....anxiety has been a bit increased here this last week...today I used the "thoughts only thoughts" which actually helped quite a bit...seems to bring me back into reality and is kind of an easy fix when the mind is racing
thanks for the encouragement THH
Hi Paislee....congrats on working past the discomfort!!! take the time you need with the program, we are here if you need us
livelife...it is very hard for anyone to get started and stick with an exercise program... Ive had my struggles with it, but have actually been going strong 3 times per week for several months now.....I have lost about 5# in the last 6 weeks
when I get down I try to motivate myself by reminding myself how much better I do feel physically and mentally after I work out......a few months ago, I was doing alot of challenging myself, as the increased heart rate and increased breathing rate were scaring me because they reminded me of a panic attack.....I kept telling myself I was no going to faint, pass-out, have a heart attack, etc.....and that the symptoms were actually a good sign that I was working out at a good speed.....now I no longer watch my breathing or even think about the elevated heart rate.....its kinda like you just have to trust yourself and go with it......
look at me here......maybe I need to follow my own advice and put it to work when Im out working on my limitations.....gotta learn to trust myself and know the anxiety will not hurt me n will subside.....just talking to myself out-loud
everyone have a great Mother's Day!!!