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[Jimmyspadge]

STRESS-ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION

I AM WORKING REALLY HARD AT ACCEPTANCE OF THE SYMPTOMS OF ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION...

BUT BEING HELD BACK SO STUCK IN A VICIOUS CYCLE

The issues causing a lot of ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION are the things that are causing a lot of stress and bring on so much worrying. The problem is that they are on my mind a lot of the time because I know 100% that should I address them then the outcome will be even more stressful than the already compounding stress, because it will create more problems, hence more anxiety, brain fag and depression.

I do turn my mind off at times to give some respite but at the back of my mind they are always lingering there. Really at a loss of what to do, although the best I can think of is to think that by addressing the problems even though it will cause more health problems, I will still be alive.

[Avila61]

Acceptance is the biggest step forward with this, we'll done.

Controlling your thoughts do take time and training.

Therapy might help greatly.

Hang in there as you're not alone.

[marsbarr]

Hey I know just what you mean. I said the very same thing to myself this morning..

[Agora1 in reply to marsbarr]

Hi marsbarr, keep saying it until you truly believe it. Hugs, xx

[marsbarr in reply to Agora1]

I think I can, I think I can. Trying to be the Little Engine That Could

Take care Agora1

[Agora1 in reply to marsbarr]

Did you read my story on "I think I can" turning into "I knew I could" xx

[marsbarr in reply to Agora1]

Over and over again. Trying to memorize it

[Agora1 in reply to marsbarr]

lol xx

[itsjustkevin]

Don't control your thoughts. Allow them to be and don't add 2nd fear. Don't follow your thoughts allow it just to pass along. You have a thought, note it as just a thought and let it pass without dwelling on it.

Look up Claire Weekes - Hope and Help for Your Nerves. Available on Youtube. Look up The Anxiety Truth on YouTube.

[Jimmyspadge in reply to itsjustkevin]

Hello Kevin,

I have been studying her practice and I believe I have grasped what she means by true acceptance. Although it’s a simple method it’s difficult to do at the same time as she is saying to put yourself on the line without any resistance which is the opposite of human nature’s reaction of either hiding from it or fighting it.