Hi Everone, Juanita here with a success story. As you know, hubby is away for a long time, its been almost 2 weeks now, and I've had some stressful times, but am coping very well. Yesterday I was driving across that bridge that opens and I was stuck in the traffic, over the water...well,that old dragon raised its head and started asking me "what if"...I automatically started to return to old ways(I turned the AC on, even tho its chilly)but then I caught myself, and I settled . All I had to think was "Oh, Juanita, you really dont need to do this) and I was better. I looked around, even down at the water.
Ya!!
Today I went to get my haircut. That used to be a big phobia of mine also. I had went once in Nov., but today I was wondering if it would still be fine. I was questioning my new found calmness I guess. At times it still seems foreign. The place was packed..there's a sale on....and the hairdresser pumped me up and spun me around..... I caught myself holding my breath..once again...back to my old habits...but soon as I breathed normally it was fine, I actually had a good time(and got a good bob cut too) ha...no problem!Ya!!
I am so fortunate to have learnt the coping skills in this program. I suspect I'll use them for a long time, and thats ok.
Keep the faith!
It's nice to know we CAN have such moments. Thank you Juanita and Red for your comments and continued support as well. It feels good to be able to share this happiness and be reminded of it a day later by reading your comments.
but if I focus on being grateful for that moment in time and just get back to work on the sessions, do my mood tracking and all the rest that will be a way to change my usual negative response into a positive. Yes
