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Posted 2/2/2015 3:27 PM (GMT 0)
So when you recover or hit your therapeutic dose do you wake up thinking I hope I have a good day? Or when your recovered the thought is history and you just think about things that need to get done etc,, I feel like sometimes I'll be feeling ok in the mornings and then the thought " I hope today is good" comes and then it will raise my anxiety some.
Posted 2/2/2015 4:38 PM (GMT 0)
Hey Leno,

So....here are my thoughts on this! "I hope today is good," is not as intentional of a thought as it could be. So saying something a little more affirming of your day, like: "Today I will do my best to make this a good day," would give your thought process a better head start on keeping positive.


Anyway, just a thought! :D Happy Monday!
Posted 2/2/2015 5:35 PM (GMT 0)
That's good thinking. Thank you. I want to be where I wake up and just start going & doing. No thinking
Posted 2/2/2015 6:35 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Leno,

Yes, great advice above from TMA.:)

We do have a good amount of influence on our thoughts and subsequent anxiety levels...so making a pro-active statement to start your day is key!

To answer the question regarding recovery...

I no longer wake up and wonder what the day has in store for me anxiety-wise...

....I have confidence that I will feel well, because I know my skills are strong, and that I can handle what comes my way. The fact that I have made it thus far, and am still going also reassures me! :)

It is a journey, and one that does get easier with time. Setbacks may happen here or there, but we continue and keep getting stronger as we learn skills to manage our challenges.

Peace and progress!

S.C.
Posted 2/2/2015 6:43 PM (GMT 0)
I am not completely recovered, but I agree with SC. I no longer wake up thinking about anxiety. I only think about it when I feel it, mostly. Or if I'm in a situation that may cause anxiety.

TMA is right when she says try to put a positive spin on your morning thoughts!! Affirmations can be very powerful if you choose to believe them.
Posted 2/2/2015 6:44 PM (GMT 0)
Awesome !! That's great
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