I will recover, I am recovering, each and everyday I feel stronger. I have everything I need inside of me in order to recover and face any problems or limitations I will ever encounter. Each day I become stronger with my skills and I can access more and more of my inner resources.
mcshope
I'm almost the poster child for healthy eatting. My sleep isn't any more messed up then it usualy is. I don't know much about Ayurveda only small things. Deepak Chopra uses that one. I'm floating with it and mildly feeling guilty about it.
It is a great song eh?
Searunner
Great progress with the traveling on the freeway both ways! You are consistently making some really good progress. It was good to read that your negative thoughts are reducing in frequency and yes i think it is possible that you are starting to train your brain to think not only in such negative terms but in such irrational terms.
Also you don't have to comment on every post since you last posted your progress in fact i'd prefer you didn't. I counted 8 responses just on my posts alone. I felt pretty overwhelmed to see all that. I do appreciate that you have cared enough to post and your posts are filled with alot of great things but feels really overwhelming. Its going to take me several days to reply to what you have posted.
Karen L
Great quote. Its good that you are changing it up and adding your own flavor to it. Just a suggestion with your posts, maybe spacing out the paragraphs a bit more would be less overwhelming for people reading it.
You are making such tremendous progress there it is very amazing. I have actually talked about you to some of my friends and how amazing you have been doing. I see that initial motivation from our conversation in the other thread is still working for you. Its amazing how much you have changed even within this 1 week.
Much better with the thought replacements. You're making good progress there as well. Keep asking yourself what is really bothering you when you get obsessive. You may find that you are simply bothered because you are facing a limitation and your mind is trying so hard to resist it.
I'm glad the pictures had a strong effect. I was actually going for the effect of how you said it re-inforced how bad you can make yourself feel.
Perhaps maybe more in a depressed state but i'm making lots of progress and feeling good about that. I'm actually looking at my sleep in a much healthier way now than before. I haven't felt this feeling in a very long time and I have found before it was digestive related so i'm going to test that theory out tomorrow and see what happens. My evening was good actually i went out to that get together.
Mike
The Challenge...Lesson 3
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Mike -
Hey, don't worry about responding to my posts. Read them or don't, it's not an obligation. I just was trying to stay involved.
I certainly don't mind cutting down on my replies. In fact, I found it overwhelming myself! I have a hard time responding to just one post and then ignoring others. I don't want to hurt anyone's feelings, especially if they've asked a direct question. I'll try not to do so much at once in the future. It probably wouldn't have seemed so overwhelming if I had participated regularly during the week rather than catching up and posting all at once.
And no, you don't have to respond to this one either. Relax and take a break!
Jamie
Hey, don't worry about responding to my posts. Read them or don't, it's not an obligation. I just was trying to stay involved.
I certainly don't mind cutting down on my replies. In fact, I found it overwhelming myself! I have a hard time responding to just one post and then ignoring others. I don't want to hurt anyone's feelings, especially if they've asked a direct question. I'll try not to do so much at once in the future. It probably wouldn't have seemed so overwhelming if I had participated regularly during the week rather than catching up and posting all at once.
And no, you don't have to respond to this one either. Relax and take a break!
Jamie
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I am on the road to recovery and I will recover. Each day I am 1 step closer to complete recovery. I will continue to work hard because I refuse to let anxiety, fear, and depression control my life. I am changing and change is good
Mike
thanks for suggestion toright an above affirmation before a post....it really helps me to stay positive
thanks for suggesting the spaces, I didnt realize they were so clumped together.
and thanks so much for the positive reinforcements, it's so nice to hear praise from others....in my case it adds that little "see, I am doing good!", which helps so much with my confidence
that's what I should have said, a depressed state.....I know your working hard and you are having great progress.......but I know sometimes it can be difficult if we cant find what works or the answers to a dilemma....sometimes we work too hard and need to take a relaxing step back and be an observer instead of the problem solver....I have Carolyn's driving cd and she states "it's not the speed we go that is important, it is the direction." ....
congrats on a good evening!! you deserve it
Mike
thanks for suggestion toright an above affirmation before a post....it really helps me to stay positive
thanks for suggesting the spaces, I didnt realize they were so clumped together.
and thanks so much for the positive reinforcements, it's so nice to hear praise from others....in my case it adds that little "see, I am doing good!", which helps so much with my confidence
that's what I should have said, a depressed state.....I know your working hard and you are having great progress.......but I know sometimes it can be difficult if we cant find what works or the answers to a dilemma....sometimes we work too hard and need to take a relaxing step back and be an observer instead of the problem solver....I have Carolyn's driving cd and she states "it's not the speed we go that is important, it is the direction." ....
congrats on a good evening!! you deserve it
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Laughter yoga
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I want to share these videos with all.
I was rushing earlier when I posted this 2 videos. The first one is an explanation of "Laughter Yoga and Laughter Therapy", which I found very interesting. Also because in my search for a treatment, solution, help for my panic attacks, I have found information about how important is laughter to promote health.
The second video just made me laugh, so I wanted to share it with all of you, to be "used as needed".
Hope
Laugh
I want to share these videos with all.
I was rushing earlier when I posted this 2 videos. The first one is an explanation of "Laughter Yoga and Laughter Therapy", which I found very interesting. Also because in my search for a treatment, solution, help for my panic attacks, I have found information about how important is laughter to promote health.
The second video just made me laugh, so I wanted to share it with all of you, to be "used as needed".
Hope
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I will recover, I am recovering, each and everyday I feel stronger. I have everything I need inside of me in order to recover and face any problem or limitations I will ever encounter. Each day I become stronger with my skills and I can access more and more of my inner resources.
Searunner
In response to your response to my sept 16 posts.
I'm still playing around with the Trazadone myself, I hope you find some way that works as the trazadone can help out alot.
I wouldn't worry too much about saying the wrong thing with myself anyways as I'm not one to quickly take a comment very personally and I'm comfortable enough to be assertive. That post really did help.
Maybe instead then you can put on calming music and go by your memory. That is also an interesting thing about the relaxation and the jello, it makes sense and i'm not too frustrated with how my mind wanders.
Ya it was something I thought up about (the failing successfully). It makes alot of sense and has the potential to take away alot of pressure. I agree protecting children from the negative stuff is like stealing away the lessons they need to handle it when they are alone.
I was assertive with him and listened to what he had to say and it was fine. I did use the stop sign technique as well as kept asking myself what is bothering me and when i get into another situation that causes obsessive thinking (which eventually i'm sure I will), I'll remind myself that no matter what happens i'm still ok.
Mike
Searunner
In response to your response to my sept 16 posts.
I'm still playing around with the Trazadone myself, I hope you find some way that works as the trazadone can help out alot.
I wouldn't worry too much about saying the wrong thing with myself anyways as I'm not one to quickly take a comment very personally and I'm comfortable enough to be assertive. That post really did help.
Maybe instead then you can put on calming music and go by your memory. That is also an interesting thing about the relaxation and the jello, it makes sense and i'm not too frustrated with how my mind wanders.
Ya it was something I thought up about (the failing successfully). It makes alot of sense and has the potential to take away alot of pressure. I agree protecting children from the negative stuff is like stealing away the lessons they need to handle it when they are alone.
I was assertive with him and listened to what he had to say and it was fine. I did use the stop sign technique as well as kept asking myself what is bothering me and when i get into another situation that causes obsessive thinking (which eventually i'm sure I will), I'll remind myself that no matter what happens i'm still ok.
Mike
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I will recover, I am recovering, each and everyday I feel stronger. I have everything I need inside of me in order to recover and face any problem or limitations I will ever encounter. Each day I become stronger with my skills and I can access more and more of my inner resources.
Karen,
Thank you for sharing your history. It is fairly recent that you had you ex-boyfriend arrested, I understand how difficult it is to terminate a relationship, no matter how harmfull it was. I am in my second marriage, the first one was with a man who didn't want to grow up. He was not physically abusive, however the emotional abuse was a daily thing. My self-esteem was almost none. It took me a while to regain confidence and be able to trust again. No matter how dark the path seems to be, you are in a much better place now. The anxiety and depression are things that you can deal with. I hope you realize how much you have accomplished.
You are doing great in confronting your fears and calm yourself down. Try to remember that you have already accomplished a great deal, the anxiety is only another bump in the road, but not something that you can't handle.
I know I have to get myself out of the house more often, I have been avoiding it for a long time. Like you, once I get out and the first anxiety goes away, I want to keep going. It is a nice feeling to be able to go to another store and browse arround, feeling "normal" for once.
Yes, you are doing great. Remember that the next time you feel anxious. It is only anxiety... it will go away.
Have a great afternoon.
Hope
Karen,
Thank you for sharing your history. It is fairly recent that you had you ex-boyfriend arrested, I understand how difficult it is to terminate a relationship, no matter how harmfull it was. I am in my second marriage, the first one was with a man who didn't want to grow up. He was not physically abusive, however the emotional abuse was a daily thing. My self-esteem was almost none. It took me a while to regain confidence and be able to trust again. No matter how dark the path seems to be, you are in a much better place now. The anxiety and depression are things that you can deal with. I hope you realize how much you have accomplished.
You are doing great in confronting your fears and calm yourself down. Try to remember that you have already accomplished a great deal, the anxiety is only another bump in the road, but not something that you can't handle.
I know I have to get myself out of the house more often, I have been avoiding it for a long time. Like you, once I get out and the first anxiety goes away, I want to keep going. It is a nice feeling to be able to go to another store and browse arround, feeling "normal" for once.
Yes, you are doing great. Remember that the next time you feel anxious. It is only anxiety... it will go away.
Have a great afternoon.
Hope
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Jamie,
Thank you for reminding me that God is with me, for some reason I tend to forget that part. I really had a sense of peacefullness when I read your post.
I agree with you that we should not let too much time pass between one attempt to face our fears and another. I know that I let time pass and when I have to go out is like starting all over again. Usually the worst part for me is the anticipation.
Hope
Thank you for reminding me that God is with me, for some reason I tend to forget that part. I really had a sense of peacefullness when I read your post.
I agree with you that we should not let too much time pass between one attempt to face our fears and another. I know that I let time pass and when I have to go out is like starting all over again. Usually the worst part for me is the anticipation.
Hope
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I am on the road to recovery and will recover. Each day I am 1 step closer to complete recovery. I will continue to work hard because I refuse to let anxiety, fear, and depression control my life. I am changing and change is good!
Havent gone anywhere today yet....watched the Browns game....wondering if Cleveland will ever have any kind of championship team in my lifetime...Im not picky...I like the Browns, Cavs, and Indians.....can any of them win?? lol
a bit aggravated.....spent the last 3 hours helping my 15yo figure out a chemistry experiment she has to perform in front of the class...was very tedious, but it finally worked!! ate way to much chocoalte today between football and the experiment lol..also have to quit smoking....thying to figure out which bad habit to conquer first.....Im thinking the chocolate would be easier...
need to run out to store and going to go driving for a bit
<span class="ev_code_RED">Hope</span>
the videos were awesome.....it is a great feeling to laugh but when you can really laugh like the 2nd video, it really does release so much stress
I try to remember that not only am I in a better place without him, but so are my kids.....actually I notice how less stressed I am.......I just have a hard time letting go of the anger....all the time I wasted with him, all the lies, the cheating, etc....and then the anger turns to anxiety, which eventually turns into depression.....I have a hard time getting myself out of that mindframe once I start dwelling on it...I just need to keep practicing......
thanks for all the support
Havent gone anywhere today yet....watched the Browns game....wondering if Cleveland will ever have any kind of championship team in my lifetime...Im not picky...I like the Browns, Cavs, and Indians.....can any of them win?? lol
a bit aggravated.....spent the last 3 hours helping my 15yo figure out a chemistry experiment she has to perform in front of the class...was very tedious, but it finally worked!! ate way to much chocoalte today between football and the experiment lol..also have to quit smoking....thying to figure out which bad habit to conquer first.....Im thinking the chocolate would be easier...
need to run out to store and going to go driving for a bit
<span class="ev_code_RED">Hope</span>
the videos were awesome.....it is a great feeling to laugh but when you can really laugh like the 2nd video, it really does release so much stress
I try to remember that not only am I in a better place without him, but so are my kids.....actually I notice how less stressed I am.......I just have a hard time letting go of the anger....all the time I wasted with him, all the lies, the cheating, etc....and then the anger turns to anxiety, which eventually turns into depression.....I have a hard time getting myself out of that mindframe once I start dwelling on it...I just need to keep practicing......
thanks for all the support
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Hi everyone! Boy lots of reading here! Its all good!
Mike,
Perhaps all this reading and writing did wipe you out.
I know when I'm in a writing mood when I my body is tired but my mind is not. I can sit and do a puzzle or play a game of chess, I can write and let my mind go. Or watch a mystrey movie. When I have to push myself is when I know I have had plenty of rest, and I just don't want to do something, lazy or if I am fearful of doing something. Like: I don't want to go to the store because its raining out. well I make myself get my butt up and go. If its a fearful thing I will as well.
Be careful of the all or nothing thinking. On good days when you feel well I have the habit of doing everything, then i get tired the next and get behind and I have learned to make a relaxed plan. spread things out over a week, so there is not so much riding on a day or a week. look ahead and see this week looks busy I better do this here. Hope it helps.
I'm glad you went out with your friends! Good job!
Mike,
Perhaps all this reading and writing did wipe you out.
I know when I'm in a writing mood when I my body is tired but my mind is not. I can sit and do a puzzle or play a game of chess, I can write and let my mind go. Or watch a mystrey movie. When I have to push myself is when I know I have had plenty of rest, and I just don't want to do something, lazy or if I am fearful of doing something. Like: I don't want to go to the store because its raining out. well I make myself get my butt up and go. If its a fearful thing I will as well.
Be careful of the all or nothing thinking. On good days when you feel well I have the habit of doing everything, then i get tired the next and get behind and I have learned to make a relaxed plan. spread things out over a week, so there is not so much riding on a day or a week. look ahead and see this week looks busy I better do this here. Hope it helps.
I'm glad you went out with your friends! Good job!