Support and coping skills

I got to writing this and almost couldn't stop. I pulled this from another group and thought it could work here as well.

 

 I have found out recently that it's not good to dwell on things that happend to you in the past. It only impeads your progress for healing. We also can not worry about the little things until they are : "in the moment." in front of us. Then we can deal with them. Take laundry for instance, If you think about doing laundry all week or when to get it done you will have your anxiety back. If you just put it on a calandar for one particulare day and do it that day you won't have to worry about it.

 

Groceries also can be put on a calandar once or twice a week or however much you go shopping for them. That way don't worry about it.  If a lightbulb burns out and you don't have another one and don't get paid until two weeks down the road, put it on the calandar. Then just use a flashlight if you have one to see with.

 

It's the same way with your mom, just put her on the calandar and worry about her and what she's got going on when that day comes.

 

Don't sweat the little things it will only drive you crazy. If you are lonely call someone up and talk with them or go out and do something.

 

HARA - I know sometimes my brain and logic is overruled by my emotions.

             This could be a really good topic for some people.

Thanks Scaredy Cat, I'm just learning how to flow with the moment myself. Yes, I'm in therapy also....still. I had to update my therapist what happend to me when I went into Recovery ...... Mental health unit. It was all good. Of course I went through my DR's office first, then the local hospital, then to the Mental health unit. I'm not sure if I can say the full name of the facility on here so all I put down was Recovery.

 

Yes, learning how to take it minute-by-minute is really really hard. There are Crisis lines out there for someone to talk to. It might seem like you don't want to do it but as soon as that person picks up on the other end of the line and you start talking you will feel better after you get done.

OMG! OK, the words just keep flowing from my fingers. I'm onto something.?...

HARA 

I have the exact same means of causing anxiety in my life as you do. I am not always successful in curing it but have found that when I force myself to read I am able to forget about everything except the book.

Also, know that there are others out there like you who would love you to bring your problems to group meetings. I do this with NAMI groups, look them up on the web.