Coping Accomplishments

[TairlaMae]

I have been working with my therapist on Acceptance and Commitment. I also have been on Abilify for a couple months and WOW!!! It’s like I’ve done a 180... So much more happy and don’t feel so overwhelmed with small daily issues. My son is 17 years old and I have been stressing about my future by myself. I have tried dozens of therapies over the years and now I can say I have a good future to look forward to. Acceptance and Commitment has helped me make short term goals and a timeline for an active future. I have stopped trying to help everyone else I meet and have been working on myself. The adaa.org has also been a big part for me to learn to have better control of my anxiety and depression. I feel good. Of course I know there will be hard times and stress in my future but I no longer see it as a Huge life stopper. I have also found encouragement from reading other stories and issues here. I have been seeing my chiropractor who also does acupuncture. It helps me relax and focus.

[mvillarreal]

Very happy for you! I hope things continue to improve!

[Calm_mama]

I'm so happy for you Thx so much for posting this!

[AuntBee]

Awesome to hear! Thanks for sharing the info.

[TairlaMae]

psychologytoday.com/us/blog...

ACT has helped me see that I need to look at situations with an open mind and it is a lifestyle change, not just a "diet". A "diet" is a short-term goal to help a person lose weight but I see my ACT is a forever change... And I am now totally dedicated to being happy!