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| AndrewsGagoo | -- 10-22-2004 @ 11:28 AM |
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Several years ago I was given a book that helped me tremendously. I can't recall the author but the title was something like "How to Learn to Talk to Yourself". We all are "thinking" -- i.e., "talking to ourselves" -- constantly. when we're anxious, depressed, or panicky we naturally concentrate on those feelings, however, I've learned to, literally, "turn those thoughts OFF" by picturing a big red stop sign in my mind and, in my head, turning down another road then "making" myself think a "good thought." Sounds silly, I know, but it works! I used to go through entire scenarios -- for example, what if there was a tornado RIGHT NOW. Where would my kids be; What would I do; What would it feel like if one was injured or dying. Sometimes I'd even "walk through" a funeral in my mind. Then, a friend gave me this book -- I was in therapy and on meds at the time, but the book helped A LOT. Don't know if it's still in print but mabe there are similar books available now! DON'T GIVE UP!
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| MichaelP | -- 10-22-2004 @ 7:35 PM |
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Sounds great....is this how you went into remission? Are you now off meds?
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