feeling overwhelmed

800 Classic · Post by **800 Classic** » Sat May 17, 2008 6:53 pm

hello everyone

It has been a very long time since I felt the need to post a note for advise. I have been having trouble dealing with my thoughts. I have had a couple of ex-coworkers come up to me and say I'm so sorry. When I ask what there talking about they walk away. I do not understand WHY they are doing this? It makes me feel parinoid. I have started to have a drink (whiskey)everynight before I go to bed just to help me go to sleep because I am racking my brain as to what they're talking about. I am the type of person who would never do anything to hurt anyone or in fact I go out of the way to help people. I just don't understand. Any Idea's for me? I told my wife about this and she keeps telling me I am making my own problems. she does not understand what I have been going through for years with my worring and anxiety. she thinks it is like a switch you turn it on and off.

thanks for your input
Randy

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sat May 17, 2008 11:07 pm

Hello Randy, I understand the point you made about it is hard for people to understand not being able to just turn our thoughts off. It is hard to do that, but in fact that is what we need to do at times. I am not sure what advice to give you except maybe try exercise (walk or something in the evenings to unwind, or listen to relaxation music, or etc) I just wanted to touch base and let you know someone is listening. I hate for you to go to whiskey to relax it will actually make it worse in the long run. Gives the body something else to work on you know.

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"You hear it all the time: a new experience cannot occur until you clear a space. It sounds like a cliche, but it is logical and true. If a house is full of clutter, there is no room for a new piano. You must clear away a space. If you buy a new refrigerator, you must get rid of the old one. It's logical.

Everyone knows its true — but how often do we resist this lesson when it comes to the clutter in our mind?
"We keep hatred, grievances, jealousy and limitation — all the while trying to move in HUGE new ideas like love, joy and abundance.

"These things literally will not fit in your mind while it is cluttered with old ideas"...
-- Lisa Natoli

A cluttered mind really is a terrible space to waste. Maybe it's time to pack away a few old beliefs and ideas along with those negative reactions that harm you so you can get on with the business of developing a beautifully blessed life...

May you always be willing to toss out the old and embrace that which is pure and good and beautiful...

~ Kate Nowak ~
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Carolyn Dickman · Post by **Carolyn Dickman** » Sun May 18, 2008 4:09 am

Thank you Annette W for your thoughts. I like the line about a new experience cannot occur until you clear a space.

I have started an evening job to help keep me and my mind busy. It is dealing with people helping them find what they are looking for, loading what they bought. Alot of walking and physical exercise. So far I am enjoying this. The extra $$ helps also. I do this 25 hrs aweek along with my full time job of 40 hours or more sometines.

Randy

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun May 18, 2008 9:46 am

You are very welcome Randy and I pray the new job will help you think about your precious moments as they come. I find it is easier that way, and clears the other out of our way. The job may work real well for you. Hang in there