just want to be normal
I walk around 24/7 constantly thinking I'm crazy I have a blood clot heart attack I think that other people can notice that Im a weirdo an then I get upset. I constantly think that I am notnormal that there is sumthin wrong wit me an they missed it an I dont think I will ever amount to nothing that I am heading for an impending doom an no matter wut I do nothing will help it I have a kid on the way an all I think is am I good enuff for the kid or I will loss it or die an some1 else will b wit my girl an kid an that makes me feel like crap can any1 relate
Yes I can relate. I was there less than a year ago. I still struggle with it sometimes; in fact I've considered going back to a counselor again, but I'm not sure I want to do that again. I have to remind myself that others can't hear what goes on in my head and thankfully we can't hear what goes on in theirs!
I just told a friend I've known for 20 years that I have anxiety problems because his wife is having some trouble with this. He was shocked. I was thinking "you're kidding me. . .how could you not notice?!" People are too concerned about their own issues to worry about yours most of the time. Which, in this case, I'm thankful for.
"Normal" is not a reality. Everyone has some sort of psychological tick or problem. I know it sounds weird, but the sooner you accept your quirks the better off you'll be.
As for worrying about being sick. Once you get some good solid check-ups. . .if you start thinking that way, you'll need to learn to talk back to those thoughts and remind yourself that you ARE healthy, and that it is just the anxiety talking.
I don't have a problem thinking I'm sick, I just think I'm "crazy" but I'm making progress in that area. I am realizing that I've been to so many counselors and I've been totally open and honest. If I was really crazy, someone would have locked me up by now! (well, maybe not locked me up, but you get the point, right?)
As for being good enough for your kid. He/she will love you no matter what. If you are worried about being good enough, that tells me that you're going to try and do your best, and that's all that matters. Kids can tell when you love them and when you're trying. And, love covers a MULTITUDE of other imperfections, believe me.
I just told a friend I've known for 20 years that I have anxiety problems because his wife is having some trouble with this. He was shocked. I was thinking "you're kidding me. . .how could you not notice?!" People are too concerned about their own issues to worry about yours most of the time. Which, in this case, I'm thankful for.
"Normal" is not a reality. Everyone has some sort of psychological tick or problem. I know it sounds weird, but the sooner you accept your quirks the better off you'll be.
As for worrying about being sick. Once you get some good solid check-ups. . .if you start thinking that way, you'll need to learn to talk back to those thoughts and remind yourself that you ARE healthy, and that it is just the anxiety talking.
I don't have a problem thinking I'm sick, I just think I'm "crazy" but I'm making progress in that area. I am realizing that I've been to so many counselors and I've been totally open and honest. If I was really crazy, someone would have locked me up by now! (well, maybe not locked me up, but you get the point, right?)
As for being good enough for your kid. He/she will love you no matter what. If you are worried about being good enough, that tells me that you're going to try and do your best, and that's all that matters. Kids can tell when you love them and when you're trying. And, love covers a MULTITUDE of other imperfections, believe me.
Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God.
~~ Ronald Reagan
~~ Ronald Reagan
Hello Carlyboy.
I felt so much like you. Now I feel great. Remember, no one can tell that you're anxious, even if you feel shaky. Continue doing the program and try and force yourself to think positive.I know you're gonna be fine. Be good to yourself. You are normal, you just have anxiety like over 20 million people in the united states. The relaxation is so imporant. Do it at least twice a day and try to focus only on it.
I have the old program and I don't know if they are exactly the same, but in one of the earlier chapters it tells you to think of an item that makes you feel relaxed. And put them around in places in your home or work where you are often to help slow you down.whenever you see them they remind you to slow down. This was to help you slow down because people with anxiety tend to do everything way too fast. I use to walk fast, talk fast, and think fast. I use to wear myself out. Well, I had pictures of snails everywhere. It really helped.
I felt so much like you. Now I feel great. Remember, no one can tell that you're anxious, even if you feel shaky. Continue doing the program and try and force yourself to think positive.I know you're gonna be fine. Be good to yourself. You are normal, you just have anxiety like over 20 million people in the united states. The relaxation is so imporant. Do it at least twice a day and try to focus only on it.
I have the old program and I don't know if they are exactly the same, but in one of the earlier chapters it tells you to think of an item that makes you feel relaxed. And put them around in places in your home or work where you are often to help slow you down.whenever you see them they remind you to slow down. This was to help you slow down because people with anxiety tend to do everything way too fast. I use to walk fast, talk fast, and think fast. I use to wear myself out. Well, I had pictures of snails everywhere. It really helped.
Hi just want to be normal
this is my first post, why? Because I just got the tool and, because you were the first one I decided to write to? why? because you made me smile. I went through the same thing, exactly, so how can you be crazy? hmmm? its not you talking to yourself its anxiety, you can be it, just dont let it take over you
this is my first post, why? Because I just got the tool and, because you were the first one I decided to write to? why? because you made me smile. I went through the same thing, exactly, so how can you be crazy? hmmm? its not you talking to yourself its anxiety, you can be it, just dont let it take over you
What really is "normal" anyway?. Who really is "normal"? When I was riddled with severe anxiety and depression, I looked at everyone and thought I wish I was "normal" like them or I wished that I was them because they had so much going for them.
While working the program, my coach, helped me realize that everyone has something going on in their lives. Everyone is dealing with issues and stress. Nobody's life is perfect.
With having completed the program and continuing to utilize the skills I have learned, I don't want to be "normal" like everyone else. I want to "exceptional" .
I no longer wish to be someone else. I want to be me. I like myself. I am accepting and tolerant of myself and others.
My life is not perfect. I struggled to be perfect my entire 41 yrs of existance and look where that got me- severely anxious and depressed.
I still have my bad moments. I still struggle with perfectionistic and negative tendenacies but I have the tools to manage it.
We're all just trying to live life as best we can. Continue to work the program. It does work and before you know it you'll be "exceptional".
Take care and God Bless.
While working the program, my coach, helped me realize that everyone has something going on in their lives. Everyone is dealing with issues and stress. Nobody's life is perfect.
With having completed the program and continuing to utilize the skills I have learned, I don't want to be "normal" like everyone else. I want to "exceptional" .
I no longer wish to be someone else. I want to be me. I like myself. I am accepting and tolerant of myself and others.
My life is not perfect. I struggled to be perfect my entire 41 yrs of existance and look where that got me- severely anxious and depressed.
I still have my bad moments. I still struggle with perfectionistic and negative tendenacies but I have the tools to manage it.
We're all just trying to live life as best we can. Continue to work the program. It does work and before you know it you'll be "exceptional".
Take care and God Bless.