Keep your mind active.

[gerrerd]

Then there is less room for, anxiety, fear, worry, etc. Visited the science and industry museum, today

Pic Stevenson rocket.

[Agora1]

Gosh it's been years since I was there. Sounds like a great idea gerrerd. x

[gerrerd in reply to Agora1]

I was wandering around Manchester city centre, came upon the museum, thought let's have a look, it was great spent 4 hours there. I just set off not knowing where I will end up, I don't plan anything day to day, makes things more surprising. And fun.🏃xxx

[Agora1 in reply to gerrerd]

I agree gerrerd. Some of the best times can be the ones that are unplanned. x

[gerrerd in reply to Agora1]

no worry, about the events they just happen xxx

[BonnieSue]

Your statement is so true! Anxious people need to keep their minds active with positive, good things so they work themselves down instead of up.

[gerrerd in reply to BonnieSue]

too many people are knowledgeable about whats wrong in their life, If they concentrate on whats going right. things will change,

[BonnieSue in reply to gerrerd]

Yeppers!

[Hidden]

I've got to start doing something Gerrerd even just making a vow to get out once a week, if I don't I'm going straight back to step one and I don't want that!

[gerrerd in reply to Hidden]

You have to work at it, it does,nt just happen. Start with little walks, look about see what you can see. Look at nature, it takes your mind off yourself, which is the biggest problem most people have. ACTION IS THE ONLY WAY.

[Hidden in reply to gerrerd]

Yes. I think we should all start with baby steps though. I'm also hoping to get involved with a local church

[LovelySnow]

Cool!

An active mind and/or body often helps me with my depression, too. 💃👟🌳

[Mumma_h]

So true Gerard, keeping busy is good but I get soooo tired doing all the things I have to do and forget about doing anything nice. I think I'll do something nice for myself soon, maybe a museum or visit to the botanical gardens sounds like a very good idea!🙂

[gerrerd in reply to Mumma_h]

If you watch TV turn it off, then you will have loads of time to enjoy life instead of watching illusions. Get back to how things were when you was a child, do the things you did then, And life becomes alive again.

[Hidden]

Great if you can cope with going out to museums on your own. What about social media -

are you giving this up as well as TV? You have got more confidence now.

[gerrerd in reply to Hidden]

This is the only, interactive site I use, no interest in mindless banter. blocks your mind and subconscious mind, I only allow what I want into my mind, Fill your mind with rubbish and you get rubbish.

[Hidden]

You've cracked it! It's having an overactive mind which is my problem. I do find my hobbies help me to relax but I have phone phobia - amongst others including claustrophobia - agoraphobia in open windswept environments. Keeping busy is so important - but do you ever feel lonely?

[gerrerd in reply to Hidden]

I live alone, but im not lonely, because if you learn to like yourself, you are never alone.

[Hidden in reply to gerrerd]

Great!

[Grateful17]

Yes! Staying busy. Keep away from dwelling on negative thoughts