I was having a counseling session yesterday via phone cause that’s the new normal. Anyway, she was giving me the example of being chased and falling into quick sand and she said the lay flat and it will stop you from falling. I laughed and said. Me, I would just sink cause of my body. Her reaction to me talking so poorly of myself was priceless. I’ve never been one to have a good out look on me.. even being a competitive athlete. I know to work on myself. I’m m trying…
It is hard not to be critical of ourselves. But I agree we must learn compassion and kindness towards ourselves. I’ve had bad days and struggling days but I’ve never said I’ve failed I just tell myself tomorrow WILL be better and I keep working my tools and moving through. I also think the more positive progress we make with our recovery the easier it becomes to be kind and compassionate with ourselves. Thank you Drew as always Love you Big Guy
Wow, I have been beating myself up a LOT the last couple days. My physical symptoms have returned in full force and have me running scared and angry with myself. Is it normal that they come back so strong after several days of feeling better? I feel so sick again and it has me so angry with myself. 🥺 I do understand to expect ups and downs, thanks to you and this community, but man such a low is hard to accept….
As far as I know Drew, you are not university trained in anxiety treatment. So how did you get so smart and capable. You are all knowing and most importantly are expert in communicating what to say and how to present your knowledge of the subject. You don’t leave me guessing. You direct kindness and empathy are not poured into a vacuum. Keep going. You give me an insight into what could be. Thank you
I was having a counseling session yesterday via phone cause that’s the new normal. Anyway, she was giving me the example of being chased and falling into quick sand and she said the lay flat and it will stop you from falling. I laughed and said. Me, I would just sink cause of my body. Her reaction to me talking so poorly of myself was priceless. I’ve never been one to have a good out look on me.. even being a competitive athlete. I know to work on myself. I’m m trying…
It is hard not to be critical of ourselves. But I agree we must learn compassion and kindness towards ourselves. I’ve had bad days and struggling days but I’ve never said I’ve failed I just tell myself tomorrow WILL be better and I keep working my tools and moving through. I also think the more positive progress we make with our recovery the easier it becomes to be kind and compassionate with ourselves. Thank you Drew as always Love you Big Guy
Wow, I have been beating myself up a LOT the last couple days. My physical symptoms have returned in full force and have me running scared and angry with myself. Is it normal that they come back so strong after several days of feeling better? I feel so sick again and it has me so angry with myself. 🥺 I do understand to expect ups and downs, thanks to you and this community, but man such a low is hard to accept….
So true, how can I beat myself like that ? 😞
Thank you Drew for all your wise words and, like Ruth says, giving us all your knowledge love and support ✨🙏🏻✨
As far as I know Drew, you are not university trained in anxiety treatment. So how did you get so smart and capable. You are all knowing and most importantly are expert in communicating what to say and how to present your knowledge of the subject. You don’t leave me guessing. You direct kindness and empathy are not poured into a vacuum. Keep going. You give me an insight into what could be. Thank you