How do you stay positive?

Austen, we all get down but you don't want to stay there.  I like myself.  That is the first step.  I try to help other people and try to do what God would want me to do.  I can't do any more than that.  So, like who you are. 

You are more than likely not liking these health issues you have.  I don't think anyone does but it's a fact of our lives.  Dwelling on that does bring you down and can consume you and make you totally miserable.  That makes things worse, doesn't it?!!! 

Now that you like yourself and you accept your life here on earth, find things that you enjoy doing that add pleasure to you and your loved ones.  Take each day at a time.  You know you can do one day.  Look forward to the next day and have hope you will feel better.  Austen, that's what you do.  One day at a time. 

 

Look at all the good, positive, wonderful things in your life and all around you.  When the negative thoughts come, don't accept them.  Find something positive to shove those thoughts out of your mind.  When I get really down, I go for walks.  I look at the wonder of this world and can clear my head.  I always feel better when I get back home.

 

Sherrine

 

Good question. Sometimes I find it easy to bounce back from being down, and other times it takes awhile. I'm not sure why, probably just an unknowable combination of factors. Luck?

Austen, so sorry you are having such a bad time, we all go through it at times but we have to pick ourselves up because it can drag you down for a long time if you let it. One thing i remind myself each day is that Fibro is not life threatening, it is painfull but we still have our lives to live, unlike those with cancer. tell yourself every day I WILL NOT LET THIS CONTROL MY LIFE. I may be in alot of pain but i do things to take my mind off it such as talk to friends or do things i am able to do that is fun, or help others. You can do this if you set your mind to it, you are stronger than you realize. You are not alone God and all of us are with you. It is a struggle but you can get your life back.

Hope you get to feeling better

Tressia

Great topic!  I try to not dwell on the things I really can't do anymore (which that list keeps growing) and focus more on the things I can do.  I also try to keep positive people around me.  I really pick up on other people's negativity, but that's just me personally.  I also think the struggles we go through make people stronger in many ways too so that's always something I don't keep too far from my mind.  This fibro family is a huge help to me as well.  There is always positive energy here and support.  Soft hugs to all!

I admit I am not always positive either but I find that reading fantasy and sci-fi helps me temporarily escape to another place.  Believe it or not, my faith has grown stronger.  I got involved in a loving church.  I attend a prayer group, lector and teach Sunday school.  Somehow I am given the strength to do these things.  Oh yeah, unfortunately I take some of it out on my spouse (but I am always sorry).  Having pets is a good thing to cheer anybody up.  They love you no matter what!!!