Those weren't the days...these are!

Chief Crazy Horse · Post by **Chief Crazy Horse** » Mon Jun 30, 2008 9:18 am

Hey Guys/Gals I felt compelled to share this with you all. So I am on vacation this week though while on vacation I don't go anywhere cuz I lack the dough. But I don't care, cuz all I want is to feel good, like everybody else right? Ok, now I am working on my carport/turning into woodshed (wish I had a picture) using power tools and plywood and such, oh and don't forget that I had to go get the supplies in town too! I am almost done and then it hit me like a ton of bricks!!! I felt a smidgen anxious but not real bad at all, I was able to say....aaay (or so what) I don't care, I'm fine, you're not bothering me anxiety, I'm almost done this awesome project....see ya, come back and visit some other time mr. or mrs. anxiety, and CALL first so you don't waste a trip! I AM BUILDING SOMETHING.............WOW WOW WOW!!! So when I look back to when things were rough, real rough, I can see sooo much of a difference....WOW! Yeah life isn't fair and life can stink at times, and so on and so on. Everyone goes through that, not just us!!! WOW look at what I just did (and said). I did what I could whenever I could with projects and growth too, through all of this anxiety (and more) in my past and though I may not have amounted to much, I did what I could (building blocks not road blocks), I am doing much more with more good days than bad, and one bad day doesn't need to carry into another. Every day is a brand new day, no matter what! If you keep at it, and continue to work and coast (and no I'm not perfect and never will be) you too can overcome all this junk! I love ya all, I may speek my mind at times, but you will always know how I feel straight up, and having a difference of opinion is ok too.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Jun 30, 2008 9:26 am

Wow David!

I can't even respond to that, because you said it all. I can say... AMEN!

Every day is a day of improvement...because we keep learning about ourselves and what we can do. We care capable of more than we give ourselves credit for. Keep on keepin' on and it just keeps getting better and better!

Way to go David!
Nikki

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Jun 30, 2008 9:30 am

How right you are Chief about anxiety. How great that you're seeing it doesn't have to get to you. Isn't it the most freeing experience. Yeah, I like your title too "Those weren't the days"...so right. Let's live in the present moment and remember, it's only anxiety, it WILL pass. Why have we given it full reign over our bodies all these years? We have a full life to live. I'm so glad you're living it. I am too. It's definitely better than it was! Nice to know even though you don't have the dough, you saved some dough and can feel good about what you made. GOOD JOB, DAVID!! Keep up the good work!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Jul 01, 2008 2:33 am

Great job Crazy. Thanks so much for sharing such a positive story. What a great place to be and it's all because you are doing the work and you are no longer scared of the anxiety. I loved how you invited it to come with confidence that you can handle it. I long to be like you. Keep it up for you and for all of us.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Jul 01, 2008 3:03 am

Wow that is great! I find myself doing that too. When I am in class or at work and I feel anxious I find that I am able to keep my anxiety level low by saying to myself that I am not afraid. On a scale of one to ten I would say I can keep it around a 3 or 4 most days. It's the greatest feeling to know that I am taking control and you are too! GREAT JOB!

worryalittlebit · Post by **worryalittlebit** » Tue Jul 01, 2008 3:38 am

Thanks David for the great post. It sounds like you are working very hard and doing a wonderful job.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Jul 01, 2008 3:42 am

What a great story Chief - what great progress. Keep on trucking and sharing - it's stories like these that make all feel and get better!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Jul 01, 2008 4:08 am

I gotta come back and say that.....you guy's are gonna make me cry! Thank you so much, it can be done, and less of this garbage way of feeling is better than before (when we first realized our problems)! One step at a time, one moment, one thought. Do you want to see a difference? Then go back and view some of your old post replys/threads and look in the forums and chatrooms and see where somebody new is at, you will see some kinda progress there somewhere no-matter how much or little, build on it. Anyone new here? Take it from sooo many of us, every anxiety program seems to say the very same thing (for the most part).......hmmmmm it must be true, keep at and you will make it.

hopehound · Post by **hopehound** » Tue Jul 01, 2008 5:46 am

David u amaze me. I had no idea how hard of a time u used to have. I cant wait to see a picture of that shed someday. U are accomplishing somthing and that is so wonderful and builds u up. But dont get too puffy ok.. JUST KIDDIN!! Way to kick anxietys crap to the curb. We all need to learn to do that more often... Way to go on your Vacation and keeping focused. That is the key to stay focused and not let anything get in the way....
Thanks for sharing your awesome vacay with us... keep up the good work.... mo

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Jul 01, 2008 2:33 pm

Hi David,

What a great talent to be able to build things. To envision it and to follow thru is a great accomplishment.

I think you have "amounted" to a wonderful person.

Congrats.....