ups and downs

Marinapark · Post by **Marinapark** » Sun May 31, 2009 1:57 pm

I have something that is helping with the ups and downs...practicing gratitude when I am feeling anxious (thankful for my family, friends, the day etc). Occasionally, I have no anxiety at all. Other days mild anxiety and other days full blown anxiety attacks. Any suggestions to get things to even out a bit??

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun May 31, 2009 4:44 pm

The gratitude thing is a great idea. I need to do a better job of looking around me and observing things that are good instead of focusing on what is worrying me. I do end each of my journal entries with something I'm grateful for, so this will just take the idea a bit further.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun May 31, 2009 4:57 pm

Marinapark...It sounds like you are using your "positive self" talk more on some days, than on other days!!!

You may also be going through episodes of stress!!! When we are stressed, we need to focus even more on the "positive self talk" and listen to the relaxation tape...

We know that when we think positive thoughts, then, we reap the benefits...

I bet you are going in between those positive and negative thoughts...Some days "positive thinking" and other days "negative thinking"

Try to balance it out, by taking excellent care of yourself in other areas, as well!!!

For instance, we know that most of us are "hypersensitive" to caffeine. If you are drinking caffeine or eating sugar, then, you can only expect to be more anxious at those times!!!

Surround your self with positivity...
Continue practicing the "art of gratefulness"...

Wishing you the best....