List Something Positive You Did Today?

Hi Anxiouskat, it sure is a battle with today's options and limitations. I too battle in the food dept. Just going to try eating the big meal in the middle of the day and walk after that as well. Wishing you the best. Thanks tailspin, going to cook up dinner early again and then go for another walk. Sorry to hear about the rut your in - I stuck it out over the least week and appreciate the encouragement I have received in here. Please do get well soon - that is one beautiful dog you have pictured there.

I did not have time before work but I love your dogs, Tailspin. I love dogs more than people,,,,, They are awesome, Thanks for the pictures

Hi guys - just checking in for the sake of positive reinforcement.

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...ps3881939d.gifMy walking is becoming more routine now with the 1st week out of the way. It's definitely helping the meds become more effective. I am pleased with the effort I have been putting in and the resultant attitudes I am adopting towards the medication. Although I do prefer to keep my walks mindful, I find the small amount of tension that usually builds when beginning these programs, can make my mind race and up my guard/resistance whilst out and about - for this reason I am now reverting back to a lot of my Self Help audio books and podcasts. Doing this I discovered, just how important it is for me to understand more about my Anxiety and in doing so am a little more inspired about taking control back for myself to create and move about in a world that I can call my own.

So it would appear ATM ... in this self induced program to see me more able when the time comes to move, I seem to be lifting myself out of a rut and g4etting back on track. I am not beaming and or bouncing of the walls yet, however my motivation to learn more about my journey and begin placing reality check on myself ... is looking more positive with each passing day. I am more aware of time, but only for the sake of growing in a very simple day to day structure ... focused on Basic Needs with as simple checks and balances ... other than that ... it's purely a day at a time with a goal to slowly increase my fitness and prepare for the big move - everything well being wise seems to be falling into place, that wants me to continue walking some kind of walk when we arrive at the new destination.

Just a healthy overview is all / step at a time with many questions, yet appreciating what I don't' know and accepting that. (not trying to be Zen - just a little affirmation to myself and letting others know How I am thinking is all) ... Hope others can find tools to help lift them; if they still be down in their ruts too.

Wishing you all well.
Dave.

Meditation helps, that's an absolute. It teaches us acceptance and forgiveness. The problem is not to forgive others, but to forgive ourselves. we tend to be the harshest judges of our own. I know theory but in real life I fail miserably. I got the impression that you walk with ipod and the talking books. Is that right?
I am happy you are making progress, and it does not matter how big is the step. Even baby steps count. Yes, maybe I should try harder to understand anxiety and what is causing it. We know how it works physically but there is more to it.
We do not appreciate what we have, we always want more, this is one of the reason we are anxious. I always wanted to live at least for a bit in an Ashram, but maybe I should find it in myself.......Keep waking, :))

Thank You Dahila, I always sense a special warmth from you. When I start a walking program, I usually go without any distractions. I found a really good book on walking meditation and healing that spoke to my heart. Because I like meditating in the things that I do as well as learning about mindfulness, I found a little strength with the walking to the end of my street when I started. My mind seems to be clearing little more and I am starting to glance a little more with passerbys and nod some with a hopeful look. From this I find some relief in my physical condition although not noticeable on the outside (although I am less bloated) ...

Now that I am walking a little faster, I feel like I can get my mindful moments from the other things I do, like now for instance ... Talking to you feels easy and not so hard, my mind feels free like that ... The listening to my audio books whilst out walking, feels like a good opportunity as I can now understand a little more of the tuition I am receiving through it, because of the clarity my walking seem to be giving me - my heart is slowly starting to open up a little more to words of hope and wisdom. That's why I like listening to you. :) ... I don't always go with an ipod ... I seem to have outgrown my music of old ... the tuition I seek with self help is mostly meditation and understanding my emotions ...

To answer more pricey though, I generally take the ipod to relax, not to "pump myself up" those days I like to think are over - I don't take the ipod when I am feeling more peaceful and not many people are about ... when it's easier to smell the trees and hear only the nature sounds ... taking the ipod then seems such a wasted opportunity during those times ... the more healthier my mind and body become the more spiritually aware I also become, but I leave that for other thread.

Be well ... Thanks again for your companionship.

I also so thank you too, Tailspin. :) You made me feel so welcome when I first came here and although I have my slumps, I never forget it when people reach out like that ... I am honored to of met Angie who writes so beautifully and takes time to talk with me as well. There are others I am grateful to as well, and despite the differences with various dynamics that change according to personalities, lifestyle and moods - I do apologize to them now as I'm sure my mouth has seen to be in my foot on many occasions. It's been quite some years since finding a forum I have worked as hard on myself and had such opportunities to learn from peoples such as yourselves.

I must be feeling a little lightheaded talking like this ... but in a real group therapy situation, I would strive to open up the same at any rate. I'm just trying to be appreciative and apologize at the same time. If people want to sigh of that ... then let em, to the people it matters, I hope they can see how special they are.

This is where I would try to explain to my wife ... that's what the "hug" emotions are for. LOL . My wife has never really had the pleasure of such groups talks - but that's because she only comprehends the rough upbringing and not the healing aspect to making a comeback from such suffering. To be honest, I know my wife could do with reaching out to others who suffer her illness like I am trying to do. Unfortunately having a silver spoon (metaphorically speaking) upbringing can blind people to the strengths attained from what other people see as weakness. My wife is a good lady - don't get me wrong ... we give many things away for free and runs community groups online for such things ... just trying to explain something is all.

I go on too much in a thread not meant for this ... will take it up in other thread Dahila. ;)

We will :D

Hi Dave, Thanks for your kind words. You make so many great contributions to this forum with all your intelligent writings and ideas, and your creative poetry and beautiful photos!! It's awesome that you take the time to write such obviously well-thought out responses to people here. We all put our foot in our mouths sometimes, but not everyone tries to express such genuinely meaningful words of wisdom as well!

I'm so glad to hear that you are reaping some benefits from your walking program and that it's having a positive knock-on effect re your medication and in other areas too! I'm definitely stuck in a rut right now and I need to find some better tools to get out of it. Thanks for giving me some inspiration!!

Agree with the above;))

Thank you for this thread. I would love to be part of this thread and list the positive things I've done today. It makes me feel good! Today, was a battle betweek my lethargy and my to do list. I'm feeling super overwhelmed. HOWEVER,

I worked on a group assignment and will be able to contribute to the project when we meet tomorrow.

This is a thread that I plan to return to often to find inspiration. Thanks again :)

http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/w...Smiley03-1.gif ... http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/w...1sm007hiya.gif Thanks for joining Joolz! It can be quite an effort to get things done when having so much other stuff going on. Thanks for sharing that. Hope all goes well when you meet up with the group. I'm sure they will be pleased that someone got some stuff done. :)

My positive for today, is making a loaf of bread. Still Baking now. I also clean kitchen and did some food shopping with me wife. I know it does not sound like much, but like I was getting from yourself - sometimes just getting the small things done can take such a big effort. Really glad you joined in. :)