I am on the road to recovery. there will be obstacles but I am moving in the right direction. I must feel the discomfort and know that it will not hurt me.
wow, a busy day here in the forum since this morning lol..
was a good evening for me....went out driving and slowly increasing my boundaries.....decided to watch my tension and relax, especially my grip on the wheel and my shoulders...also decided to try to just float with the anxious feelings, which has also been a bit difficult for me...the relaxation and the floating helped
I drove around for about an hour, increased my boundaries, used positive talk, listened to my driving cd, and tried to lower my expectations
proud of myself
Mike
the what-ifs are probably my biggest problem...anticipatory anxiety really plays a major part in my anxiety....
yes, I do believe meeting the new guy has increased my anxiety....what-if he doesnt like me, what-if he lies to me or hurts me, what will happen if he wants us to go out, etc...but I am trying to think positive and figure I'll deal with stuff as it happens.....but yes, this stuff is in the back of my head which as increased my anxiety....but I also believe with the major holidays coming up I am already worrying about if I will attend them or not...
you are definitely right, Simon is not the assertive I want becasue I want to learn to be considerate, not rude or mean...
and you are very right, I was really trying to defend myself with my answer to the first self-evaluation question....I need to respond quick and assertive....I do not owe anyone an explanation and do not need to defend myself......very good input there
Mike, if you and THH want to do your practice right here, it does not bother me, I would actually love to just read what you guys play out as you never know if it might just help me
ok....my response to the next question
"that was terrible"
my response:
empathy, "could you please give me some constructive criticism, specific as to what you actually did not like?"
that link has something to do with copywrites in the US
THH
I really have been learning alot over the last 2 months, between this forum, the sessions, and my counselor.....it has really forced me to take a good long look at who I am, why I am, what I want, and how I can get there....I believe this is also a big part of my increased anxiety as Im no longer just accepting the anxiety....even more so that I am the one that actually causes my anxiety...and that it is only me that can recover from this, I cant rely on anyone else but me....also, having the house be my safe place was always comforting....now realizing that their is no safe place, and that I have to be safe with myself is a huge mental process for me....so I really think its just alot of the learning that is causing my anxiety....and Im just coming to this realization....it is becoming more and more real daily.....but I am ok
Ive never really gotten into aroma therapy, but I have heard lavendar is very peaceful and relaxing....maybe I should look into this
Hope
I didnt know what kind of surgery you had until now.....ovaraies do produce many hormones and Im sure that is definitely what is going on with your sleep...Im 42 and starting to get the night sweats lol....does it ever stop with us women?? lol
wow, psychology.....funny how so many in the medical field suffer with anxiety and depression, just so ironic....
did you enjoy practicing?? would you like to go back?? I know being a nurse you do have to be state tested for every state that you practice in..kinda ridiculous...now you are origially from Mexico right?? did you have anxiety when you moved to the US??
you are so right about the "normal"....does anyone truely know what normal even is??
I would love to have someone treat me like a queen....I would have to get used to that though lol
Im trying to practice patience, especially at red lights and in line at stores...Ive actually let people go before me in the check-out just to make myself practice lol
Jamie....hope all is good
have a great week-end everyone!!!