thoughts and getting better
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cgbutterflygirl
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I am sitting here and today has been a pretty good day as far as thoughts are concerned but then a horrible one will pop into your head... I just hate it. Does this happen to a lot of people? I like to think that the meds are actually working but then I am scared to think that they actually are and I might actually feel "normal" again in my life. I so want the thoughts to just disappear and have no anxiety and just live a good life with children, my husband, and my family!
I understand completely. But look at the positive side you said that you are having a pretty good day. That's Great! Don't let a few bad thoughts ruin that. This happens to me all of the time and I know its hard to understand but the more you work on it the less bad thoughts you will have. What I do is just close my eyes and picture how it would be, how I would look and feel when the day comes that I will have no more anxiety. It helps to motivate me ten times more.
Also I get scared too about actually feeling normal again. I think its just because we're so afraid of change that its hard to realize the good change from the bad change. And feeling better is defenetly a good change.
Also I get scared too about actually feeling normal again. I think its just because we're so afraid of change that its hard to realize the good change from the bad change. And feeling better is defenetly a good change.
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Guest
Hey Sista!
Thats GREAT to hear! embrace those good feelings, meds or not! its a good thing! 2 things I try to do that has helped ALOT:
1) when the thoughts start creeping in, I use Carolyns method in session 2- I start thinking about those crappy thoughts as a memory. Just a memory. This is how I used to think- I dont do it this way anymore.. and push them out- get that gratitude journal out and write.. keep that positive flow going- I heard also when you start to recover and feel better those negative thoughts get stronger as if they are losing a battle- be the warrior not the victim- you control your thoughts not the other way around!
2. I relized the other day after feeling good for awhile, "who in my life is that nasty person who keeps me down and out? and why do I feel better?" OH ITS ME! (funny yes, but not) b.c. I suffer from ocd and have always beat the crap out of myself- now I have slowed down intentionally, fight these thoughts and am feeling as though a mean person just isnt around me anymore..
DONT even start thinking negatively just put that stop sign up! sounds like you are on the right path- keep up the good work!
Best wishes!
Thats GREAT to hear! embrace those good feelings, meds or not! its a good thing! 2 things I try to do that has helped ALOT:
1) when the thoughts start creeping in, I use Carolyns method in session 2- I start thinking about those crappy thoughts as a memory. Just a memory. This is how I used to think- I dont do it this way anymore.. and push them out- get that gratitude journal out and write.. keep that positive flow going- I heard also when you start to recover and feel better those negative thoughts get stronger as if they are losing a battle- be the warrior not the victim- you control your thoughts not the other way around!
2. I relized the other day after feeling good for awhile, "who in my life is that nasty person who keeps me down and out? and why do I feel better?" OH ITS ME! (funny yes, but not) b.c. I suffer from ocd and have always beat the crap out of myself- now I have slowed down intentionally, fight these thoughts and am feeling as though a mean person just isnt around me anymore..
DONT even start thinking negatively just put that stop sign up! sounds like you are on the right path- keep up the good work!
Best wishes!
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Graciously Recovering
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Hi my name is TC! I experience the same thoughts
and feelings. I have very good weeks then all of a sudden, I will hear something on TV and I will go into total "scary
thoughts mode." It seems like they stay stuck in my head and will never leave. Well just wanted to say you are not alone.
God Bless!
and feelings. I have very good weeks then all of a sudden, I will hear something on TV and I will go into total "scary
thoughts mode." It seems like they stay stuck in my head and will never leave. Well just wanted to say you are not alone.
God Bless!
Graciously Recovering
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Guest
Hi All,
It's nice to see everyone is fighting the same demons and I love all the positive feed back. I just started session 1 and I'm taking it slow. I suffer from anxiety and depression and realize that I've been this way since childhood but now than I'm a parent and my teenager has brought alot to my attention regarding my actions, my anger and negativity. I really didn't like myself but with all the feedback and educational material in this program I feel good and feel that I'm heading in the right direction. Good Luck to us all.
Cancer25
It's nice to see everyone is fighting the same demons and I love all the positive feed back. I just started session 1 and I'm taking it slow. I suffer from anxiety and depression and realize that I've been this way since childhood but now than I'm a parent and my teenager has brought alot to my attention regarding my actions, my anger and negativity. I really didn't like myself but with all the feedback and educational material in this program I feel good and feel that I'm heading in the right direction. Good Luck to us all.
Cancer25