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One step forward two steps back mentality!

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I havnt left the house today but thank god my mood is good 😊 I've managed to make dinner , bake and play with the kids.. we have all had a super day...

BUT and here we go ,

I feel like I've got this little devil that sits on my shoulder and is telling me " you know tomorrow your going to feel down again ! " why you even trying to be happy? " oh your doing the school run tomorrow,have you forgot ?? " you can't actually leave the house on your own can you? I could go on & on & on !!! I feel like I take one step forward and feel positive and then straight away I literally go two steps back!! I'm trying to find ways to break this pattern of thinking I have with my anxiety but I'm finding it so difficult 😔

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Remember that your ok don’t get in your head so much it will pass like all the others

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Thank you! Anxiety is so cruel 😩

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Calm_mama

Hi Indigo-Ivy,

I highly recommend Claire Weekes' audio- link here: youtube.com/watch?v=REOdAWC...

And the other resources I list. I'd start with that audio link. She addresses exactly what you are talking about about 2/3 of the way through (but do listen to the whole thing it's all pertinent:) )

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Indigo-ivy in reply toCalm_mama

Thank you so much , i really appreciate that thank you ❤

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faulhallen

Sorry I don’t have time to come up with anything truly insightful right now but I wanted to say that I’m so happy to hear that you were in such a good mood! That sounds like a really good day 🙂

Just remember that you’re a strong and wonderful mother. You can do more than you feel capable of and just because one day is good doesn’t mean the next is going to be bad. When you have thoughts like that try and remind yourself of the things you’re doing right that make you smile. For a long time my favorite was the way my daughter waved at me when I used to be able to put her on the bus. Just something small that makes you feel truly loved and appreciated and shows you’re doing something right.

I wish you all the best and happiness! 😃

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Indigo-ivy in reply tofaulhallen

Thank you so much 😊 thanks for such a lovely reply 😌

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JEG325

Hi, this is JEG 325. My notifications said you were following me. So, I read your previous posts as time permitted. First off, I don't like going out into public either. I can but, I always hurry to get right back to where I'm staying. I can see where this would be more difficult on you because of your daughter. Again, I can handle being around groups of people for short periods of time but, I don't like it. More and more I find myself switching to my computer to get things done in a way that avoids contact with crowds of people. Yet I get along with most people fabulously. Even I find all of these mixed emotions confusing. One thing I learned is not to dwell on any one problem. Another thing I do is segment things off. I have this to do at this time and that's all I'm doing at that time. I move on to the next thing I have to do and that's all I do. I allow time for meals, time to write & time to answer posts on this sight. Bedtime is scheduled and I go to bed at the same time each night regardless of how I feel. I find this precise scheduling and sticking to said schedule reduces my anxiety and depression. Vitamins, walks out in the sun & much talking to my friends and fellow members of this community we're in also helps. I wish you well and if you have any specific questions, just ask me. I spend plenty of time per day on this site because I find it soothing. I will pray for your improved physical & mental health as they both work together. Be safe, happy & successful.

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Indigo-ivy in reply toJEG325

Thank you 😊

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