Today was a good day

[hunter4ransom]

I’ve been struggling more than usual the past few days. My best friend showed up at my house today, forced me out, bought me lunch, and took me to this beautifully peaceful oasis near where we live (I had no idea it existed). We talked and laughed and I felt like my old self again. It’s moments like these that give me hope that I can and will overcome my anxiety.

To my friends struggling out there tonight, there is light at the end of the tunnel and you will feel at peace again even if it seems impossible at the moment. I know this from experience. Happiness and joy do exist and I experienced both for the first time in a very long time today.

😊Eileen

[jkl5500]

You learned something very important today. Your anxiety is not reality! As Dr. Claire Weekes says, "Your feelings are not facts!" Your anxiety is just the alarm system in your head going off for no good reason.

Were you ever around a car that had the burglar alarm go off, but no one is around? It makes every kind of crazy noise you can imagine! That's what goes on inside the head of an anxiety sufferer. And it's all for nothing - just like the car alarm.

I recommend "Hope and Help for Your Nerves" by Dr. Claire Weekes. There is a lot of wisdom in that book. You can watch videos of her on YouTube as well.

[hunter4ransom in reply to jkl5500]

Thank you JK. What you said makes perfect sense. I will definitely check out Dr. Claire Weekes. 😊

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I’m so happy for you! Thanks for sharing!

[Agora1]

Thanks for sharing that uplifting post. The picture is so relaxing and beautiful.

Is that where she took you?? Let that beautiful feeling of peace and calm carry

you through the rest of the day. xx

[Starrlight]

Nice Hunter4ransom. I love that picture and glad you had a good day. Good job!

[SuZQ154]

What encouragement! Your picture is beautiful and your post's tone indicates you have a new hope. When we have days like these, sometimes we have a new way of thinking. We have to continue to practice that way of thinking in order to break old habits. I encourage you to continue to "Choose joy"! Praying for you today and thanking you for your encouragement to me.