started reading paul david's book "a life at last"... again, good decision

I haven't been feeling very good lately as a lot of things are happening in my personal life which have of course ramped up my anxiety the past few weeks, especially this last week. While I have my go to techniques to cope with the anxiety when it ramps up, this episode seemed more dreary.. And as all of you know, this further works my over active mind looking for solutions to get rid of the sensations even if at the back of my mind i know looking to get a means to get rid of anxiety just makes it worse.

Yesterday, I remembered the book which really helped me a lot when i first got my anxiety 3 years ago called "A LIFE AT LAST" by paul davis. I started reading it again and it gave me such relief.

His eureka moment was when after, 10 years of suffering, he came across a therapist who spoke to him in a different way and told him, "Paul, you will not get better until you stop trying to get better".

It was good to be reminded of his key realization which paved the way for his recovery, which is also mentioned by many in this forum in one way or another, Paul just talks/writes with such honesty you know he truly knows what you are feeling/thinking/dreading because he went thru it himself. Just wanted to share that friends :)

it is an e-book but it has a copyright so I apologize I cannot share it but for me it was US$15-20 very well spent. PEACE

groverpower,

Good for you for remembering you had a great tool right handy at home.  I find that when I am faithful to something that has been working for me I will slowly let it go and than when my anxiety spikes I have an aha moment.

Journaling is one thing that helps me but when I feel good I get lazy and think I don't need to waste time today on journaling - but I should have.

Take care,

Kitt