Why is this so hard?

labourg · Post by **labourg** » Thu Aug 20, 2009 7:15 am

Okay, so I have been trying to self-talk all day and not let these thoughts get the best of me....but it is so exhausting!!! I feel like I am battling internally all day that I'm okay/not okay/okay...etc. Is this how it is in the beginning of trying to float through these episodes? I sure could use some advice because this is just tiring to do this everyday all day.....

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Aug 20, 2009 8:54 am

I had the same struggle for a while in the beginning but it does get better. Anxiety is very exhausting. Your mind is constantly running. Just take heart knowing things do get better!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Aug 20, 2009 9:09 am

The happiest people don't have the best of everything. They just make the best of everything.

That's a great quote.

It also takes a lot of practice with the positive self-talk. It's not something we are used to doing. Keep practicing without overwhelming yourself.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Aug 20, 2009 2:34 pm

Ditto here, labourg!! I'm right there with ya!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Aug 20, 2009 2:44 pm

Yes, it is kinda like that in the beginning. We're trying so hard when we start that we can work ourselves up into even more anxiety. Maybe you could limit the time you spend on going over the self talk. Write things down in your journal and then leave them there and take a break- go for a walk and go back to it when you feel calmer. It will fall into place but it takes a lot of patience. Something a lot of us with anxiety don't always have but in the end you will be happy you stuck it out.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri Aug 21, 2009 2:41 am

RGR that,

Don't over self talk yourself !!!!!