Control

[Cecethat]

I have learned that my choices partly cause anxiety and depression. Everyday, we have a choice of what we say, what we do, & what we watch and listen to. I put unnecessary stress on myself without even knowing. Television controlled my emotions. I got tired of it. Peace in mental health is so vital. I cut off most of my networks on streaming and replaced them with inspirational apps. It has changed everything.

[MSKgdn]

Thank you for sharing that

[Cecethat in reply to MSKgdn]

You are so welcome! I love being here. It has been a real support system for me.

[LoveforAll41]

Amen to that Cece. I think that our mental state is largely in our power whether it is changing something like the media in our lives or working on our thinking errors in our own head. There is always a pathway to peace, we just have to find it.

[Cecethat in reply to LoveforAll41]

Definitely. It was a lot easier to get than I thought. I have not had to take my meds as much.

[designguy]

Good for you for realizing how much of an impact media can have on us and our mental health. Knowing how much our thoughts impact our mental and even physical health gives us more awareness of the importance of limiting the negative ones and cultivating what makes us feel good.

[Cecethat in reply to designguy]

Thank you so much! I am trying.

[mizzou7016]

Here is some food for thought......Try being a "control freak" working in a world where there is absolutely little or no control....how your reactions are based on the actions of others...and how you can be rolling right along....and then things happen that are completely out of your control.....then the what if game comes in to play....and then the did i do enough during the situation....then the what could i have done to prevent this incident(even though there is absolutely nothing that could have been done differently..).....My job is nothing but a big what if game. the best you can do is make a game plan....work the plan the best that you can....and live to fight another day