Another great nugget to ponder and apply. Recovery Momentum and pattern recognition is vital…….. and,
yep it’s a challenge, but oh so enlightening. This is the kind of Therapy/ Therapist I would want. One that would show me this type of action and then cheer for me as I continue and complete my recovery .
Once again Drew you always manage to make me stop and think. . . . . . . . I have always carried water with me for years not because it makes me feel better, but becuase I have sinus issues and I am a waterholic HA! Since learning recovery techniques, I have tuned into myself more monitoring what I do when I feel anxious, am I dwelling, am I distracting myself by phone calls, podcasts or radios etc. I would have to say, no. What I do is accept and allow the feelings and sensations to come over me and get comfortable feeling them when I am doing life. Not always easy but I REFUSE to live life full of fear. Too many people depend on me for help, husband with cancer, aging parents, adult daughters one of which is getting married in a few short months. For me it all comes down to pulling myself up by my boots straps, (as Poppie would say) and just doing and moving forward. It wasn't easy to get to this point but once I realized I am doing this to myself, and began working techniques and relaxing it does get easier. Praise God I am not where I was and every day I keep working toward where I want to be. As always, Love you Big Guy!
So relatable. I'm at a point in my recovery where I am scared of setbacks because I'm doing great (stage 4 of recovery, if I recall?). So... yeah. My OK-ness is kind of conditional. And I'm aware of it. I need to go on with my exposures. I am afraid but I know I can do this and reclaim my unconditional OK-ness. Thank you so much Drew. Merci!
I love that you said humans are OK if the temp is below 110. I am doing so well in my recovery but i hate being hot. I live in the UK and we don't have air con so sometimes u cant escape it for weeks on end in the summer. Feeling hot really triggers panic for me. Is it true that we are OK under 110? I see all these articles about heat stroke etc and it really doesn't make me feel safe being hot x
Ellen, I’ve lived in the UK for quite a few years but am an Auzzie originally, so had a giggle at your heat comment, I feel you! Hear isn’t an anxiety trigger for me (except perhaps in a social anxiety context where it may cause me to double-check that I ‘look’ ok & not appearing too tired or not looking so ‘perfect’ etc) but I sometimes feel guilty for hating the heat in London when it gets hot in Summer, knowing I grew up in often 30-40+ degree temps in Sydney! However it’s a much muggier, humid heat here in UK which for me makes it just that less bearable, even in the low thirties (like today! and I too don’t have aorcon lol😩). But then I try to shake myself off and say just be thankful the sun’s shining, it’s not pi**ing with rain and go enjoy some immune-boosting Vitamin D! And sooner or later we know it… it will be grey & drizzly again😂 But in all seriousness, wishing you well with yr recovery. Another brilliant, sharp-shooting episode from Drew, really hit the mark for me and summed me/my recovery progress up to a tee!
Thank u so much Renee. I know the heat here is nothing compared to aussie haha. It never used to bother me! Isn't Drew amazing. I wish u so well with your recovery too xxx
Sometimes I really need to choose my words more carefully. I was strictly talking about comfort and preference here. Ask someone on Phoenix Arizona what temperatures are “OK” for humans. Notice how your anxious mind zoomed in immediately on the remark about heat as if its the most important thing in the article. Fear tells you it is, but is it really?
Another interestingly helpful way to WORK on recovery.
Thanks Drew,
Another great nugget to ponder and apply. Recovery Momentum and pattern recognition is vital…….. and,
yep it’s a challenge, but oh so enlightening. This is the kind of Therapy/ Therapist I would want. One that would show me this type of action and then cheer for me as I continue and complete my recovery .
Once again Drew you always manage to make me stop and think. . . . . . . . I have always carried water with me for years not because it makes me feel better, but becuase I have sinus issues and I am a waterholic HA! Since learning recovery techniques, I have tuned into myself more monitoring what I do when I feel anxious, am I dwelling, am I distracting myself by phone calls, podcasts or radios etc. I would have to say, no. What I do is accept and allow the feelings and sensations to come over me and get comfortable feeling them when I am doing life. Not always easy but I REFUSE to live life full of fear. Too many people depend on me for help, husband with cancer, aging parents, adult daughters one of which is getting married in a few short months. For me it all comes down to pulling myself up by my boots straps, (as Poppie would say) and just doing and moving forward. It wasn't easy to get to this point but once I realized I am doing this to myself, and began working techniques and relaxing it does get easier. Praise God I am not where I was and every day I keep working toward where I want to be. As always, Love you Big Guy!
So relatable. I'm at a point in my recovery where I am scared of setbacks because I'm doing great (stage 4 of recovery, if I recall?). So... yeah. My OK-ness is kind of conditional. And I'm aware of it. I need to go on with my exposures. I am afraid but I know I can do this and reclaim my unconditional OK-ness. Thank you so much Drew. Merci!
I love that you said humans are OK if the temp is below 110. I am doing so well in my recovery but i hate being hot. I live in the UK and we don't have air con so sometimes u cant escape it for weeks on end in the summer. Feeling hot really triggers panic for me. Is it true that we are OK under 110? I see all these articles about heat stroke etc and it really doesn't make me feel safe being hot x
Ellen, I’ve lived in the UK for quite a few years but am an Auzzie originally, so had a giggle at your heat comment, I feel you! Hear isn’t an anxiety trigger for me (except perhaps in a social anxiety context where it may cause me to double-check that I ‘look’ ok & not appearing too tired or not looking so ‘perfect’ etc) but I sometimes feel guilty for hating the heat in London when it gets hot in Summer, knowing I grew up in often 30-40+ degree temps in Sydney! However it’s a much muggier, humid heat here in UK which for me makes it just that less bearable, even in the low thirties (like today! and I too don’t have aorcon lol😩). But then I try to shake myself off and say just be thankful the sun’s shining, it’s not pi**ing with rain and go enjoy some immune-boosting Vitamin D! And sooner or later we know it… it will be grey & drizzly again😂 But in all seriousness, wishing you well with yr recovery. Another brilliant, sharp-shooting episode from Drew, really hit the mark for me and summed me/my recovery progress up to a tee!
Thank u so much Renee. I know the heat here is nothing compared to aussie haha. It never used to bother me! Isn't Drew amazing. I wish u so well with your recovery too xxx
and yes, I get micro-anxiety/frustration when I read back and see all those terrible spelling mistakes of mine😂
Sometimes I really need to choose my words more carefully. I was strictly talking about comfort and preference here. Ask someone on Phoenix Arizona what temperatures are “OK” for humans. Notice how your anxious mind zoomed in immediately on the remark about heat as if its the most important thing in the article. Fear tells you it is, but is it really?
Thank you. I think they'd laugh at the temperatures in the UK. I find it such a trigger.