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Vince3789
Vince3789

I have come so far from the person I was a few years ago but I still fall into the habits of that person that seems a lifetime ago. I wish that I could take news better than I do. I always go to the negative and overthink. Like, any situation that I wish I could get out of I hyper focus and overthink about it. Just because I'm stepping out of my comfort zone. 


I also fell into the old habit of holding everything inside. But, I should give myself credit for venting and writing. I might not be where I would like to be with my anxiety but I know I can get there. I also need to get out and walk more, fell into another habit of not getting out of the house as much as I should. 


Working on myself! Peace, love, hugs, and blessings to you all! Happy Halloween!

arfie
arfie
i opine that you should also give yourself credit for spotting the old stinkin' thinkin' faster than you did a few years ago. change is a progression of spirals. yea, i keep coming back to the same ol' dysfunctions, but my perspective is a bit different on each go round.

be gentle with yourself and patient with the process.

my 3 orphans made halloween weekend so exciting that the actual day finds me too exhausted to overthink anything. zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz. . .
Vince3789
Vince3789
Thanks Arfie! I’m glad you had a good weekend, rest up!
Community LeaderMid
Mid
It's amazing when you consider how far you've made your awareness be active on its own!

Here's to your continuing success!
Vince3789
Vince3789
Thanks Mid! Hugs and all the best to you!
mtd
mtd
If you never heard of Dr Weekes’ acceptance method, I recommend you look into it. Your attitude toward recovery is exceptional and her method would benefit you. You have the right mindset which is to do what is necessary to recover.
jannytheresa
jannytheresa
I read Dr. Weekes's books years ago: She is basically teaching
exposure therapy in a very compassionate way,
Of course there were few medications available at that
time but her books helped me so much at the time.
jannytheresa
jannytheresa
Hmm. I thought that I just posted a comment here about Claire Weeks but
it's not showing up. I read her books many years ago and greatly benefited from them. Her books were about what today would be called exposure therapy. She was very compassionate and encouraging at a time when there were very few medications around to treat anxiety and panic attacks
Would highly recommend her books!
jannytheresa
jannytheresa
Oops now I see both comments.
Vince3789
Vince3789
Thank you Janny!
jessekay
jessekay
It takes a lot of courage to be honest with yourself i’m glad you’re finding ways to better your inner happiness I am a big Overthinker as well but you can overcome it I wish life came with an instruction Manual but there is no such thing but in my opinion you’re making great progress don’t give up
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