On path to self love

[Freedom57]

I'm pretty sure self-love is part of our healing that most of us are missing from our lives

Perhaps many of our issues with Depression, and Anxiety have their roots in early abuse, this is most certainly true in my case

I regret that I didn't take my D & A seriously, nor was I friend to myself. I tried to love others including my children but struggled desperately because I lacked caring and loving myself. Actually that's quite an understatement, I loathed myself for years. I often wonder if this negative habit had a detrimental affect on my physical body.

I began taking prescription drugs in my twenties for my D & A but never consistently, this self sabotaging behavior continued for three decades much to my regret

It feels like I'm taking baby steps as I learn to love myself, all the parts of me that I once found unacceptable. I can't expect external circumstances to get better before I feel happier because I know this sense of well-being has to develop inside of me.

I believe changed behavior changes the way we think. I started listening to power thoughts everyday, guided meditation, healing hypnosis. I practice telling myself I'm every positive adjective I can think of through out the day as soon as I wake up. When a negative thought reminds me of a past mistake, I say yes I made a mistake but that's not me now, I keep getting better!

I also eat healthy 95% of the time, consume low sugar, and rarely eat junk food. I limit negativity in my life, and I don't watch tv

Fast forward a month, I'm feeling so much more hopeful, it's easier to smile😊 I have gratitude for my imperfect body, and life, breathing is easier. My attitude is becoming more positive everyday, a gift to myself, and others

Taking care of all of me is time consuming but it's worth the investment, you are too!!!

I was diagnosed with six illnesses in one year, and hit rock bottom hard! Only two of my diagnoses were treatable. I was devastated, and wonder how much my D & A contributed to my physical health manifesting into diseases.

I share my story in the hope that I can help others. Your mind can play tricks on you, fight back, and don't believe all the negative things it says about you. We were created to love, and be loved❤️ you are worthy to love, and care for yourself!

[Agora1]

Freedom57, this has to be one of my top positive posts

You made me smile as I read your journey in loving yourself.

It is time consuming but who is worth it more than you.

We must love ourselves before being able to love anyone else.

Thank you so much for sharing a positive post.

Make it an Amazing day, you deserve it xx

[Freedom57 in reply to Agora1]

Appreciate your reply so much! ❤️