Positive Self-talk To Manage Anxiety.

[Sailorgal]

Greenfrog,

If only these missing things were recoverable. Seems to be symbolic of my life. Sigh.

 

[GreenFrog2]

If only these missing things were recoverable

I have to believe that they are, at least to some extent. Otherwise I would stop my healing process, crawl under a rock and die as I can't bear the endless sadness and fear

I have felt some improvements over the last few months. I am attributing this to hard work, and can see that some of the things I valued and liked about myself are coming back!

I have developing confidence, faith in my ability to cope, motivation to undertake activities which are helping me, I can recognize anxiety at it's onset and self-sooth to prevent it getting out of control and taking over. I can feel proud of myself for having gotten this far and have a belief that I can continue on my journey and have a really positive outcome despite all of the little set-backs that occur.

Oh! and I have started to socialize a little - which is helping my depression heaps!

 

[Sailorgal]

That's absolutely wonderful Greenfrog! Things do come back-not always at our speed or how we want, but when we persist, it will happen!

As for my situation, it's between me and the government. And we know who always wins in that duel.

 

[Dorri]

Thanks for the reminder Greenfrog - sometimes its hard to see past the pain to what we are gaining as we try to stick around and heal.

I'm so glad to read that for you and for me. Well done and I hope your journey continues in this style. :hug:

 

[Hashi]

Trying to get things in order but seems everything has fallen apart. How to be positive when there's no way to fix it.

Do you know the poem The Guest House by Rumi?

This being human is a guest house.
Every morning a new arrival.

A joy, a depression, a meanness,
some momentary awareness comes
as an unexpected visitor.

Welcome and entertain them all!
Even if they're a crowd of sorrows,
who violently sweep your house
empty of its furniture,
still, treat each guest honorably.
He may be clearing you out
for some new delight....

Sailorgal, I'm not minimising your situation. I know that realistically we have to deal with a lot of practical issues. (I'll also have to look for a job soon, with various "challenges" associated with that.) At the same time, I find it helpful to think that the universe is on my side, even if it doesn't do things according to my picture of how they should be.

I think when there seems no way to fix it is the time we need affirmations/positive thinking/belief the most.

My lovely best friend helps me with affirmations by congratulating me on having achieved what I'm working to manifest, and affirming it for me too. So, in the spirit of positive thinking, here are some affirmations from me.

Sailorgal, GreenFrog, me and everyone else in the Wonderful Job club - congratulations! I know your job is enjoyable, easy and satisfying, in a great location and with a great salary. All the paperwork is fine and in place. Your co-workers are lovely and the hours are perfect for you. Well done! :) :tup: This or something even better now manifests for you.

 

[Sailorgal]

Thanks Hashi! This put a smile on my laugh and chuckle a bit! Yes we live in a mixture, don't we?

When I get my anxiety attacks, I feel like I'm not supposed to be working. An excuse too.

I also got a call from a friend last night who I haven't talked to in a few months so it was great encouraging each other. Then this morning I find this!!!!

Of course I have to face dreaded reality. If I can't replace these documents asap, I will never be able to work again. :(

 

[safenow]

Sailorgal, I know you are very frustrated right now, but things will turn around for you. I still say you need help, and there is someone out there who will help. I'm not sure who, but they do exist. Right now you are not meant to work, so make the most of it. You will work again, when the paperwork gets straightened out. I have faith for you that it will.So when you're working long hours and wish you had more time off, look back on this time and smile to yourself.

 

[Sailorgal]

Thanks SN!!!! I put in a claim...now it's up in prayer!!!!! Aye carumba.....

 

[GreenFrog2]

I have finally managed to "catch" the affirmation 'I am safe' as soon as I wake up.

It is very reassuring and helping me to sleep / snooze when I wake far to early in the morning. The kind that is restful - not just hiding from being awake to keep stress at bay.

Long, long time coming. But I think of it as my current sanity-saver.

 

[saffy]

Thats great greenfrog2

Some one told me ages ago that 'every action starts with a thought'.

I remind myself of this all the time :)

best wishes
Saffy :)

 

[safenow]

Good one, Greenfrog2. I'm happy for you. I know that one sure works for me.

 

[reckoner]

"I am safe". This idea resonates with me in a big way. I think I will have to try this. I'm sure it won't be too convincing at first, because I'm not sure I yet believe it, but positive self-talk is a really powerful thing... Thank you.