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In reply to the discussion: Yesterday was awful [View all]

Newest Reality

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6. Yes, I know what you mean.
Wed Feb 19, 2020, 12:55 PM
Feb 2020

I think we all experience that in one way or another as a part of life and I have confidence that you will be able to get insight into it, but that will be up to you to initiate that. There are phases that most people go through that you could call hellish, but they do come to pass and if you ride it like a wave, you will end up on a comforting shore with a new way to see.

Can you consider how someone else might experience those things? Some might react in very extreme ways, and others might just be very annoyed, but consider that is how life can go and then direct their mind to something that they have control of and/or enjoy. We do have a tendency to let our thoughts take us on bad journeys and then imagine that is what is going on "out there" that is the ticket and the train to misery.

So, yup, you are not alone at all. What may be different is your perspective. That is certainly the place where you do have some influence and control, like interuppting the thought patterns when they arise, or occupying youself with something enjoyable, i.e., giving yourself some joy. If you notice that the patterns are persistent and won't let you, then you are zeroing in on where the both the problem and solutions might be. That empowers you.

Since you are having issues, remember that humans tend to be neurotic and it goes with the package. So, the people who are behaving in those ways are subject to that, too, just like you. Having compassion for yourself and others and softening a little, (flow like a river and don't be a damn) can feel really good and it can be like medicine that slowly heals your view. The catch is, you have to rinse and repeat and be patient and then, results will gradually be evident.

Wishing you good fortune and freedom from the habitual behaviors and thinking that we all have to contend with at some point. Peace of mind is not impossible, but that's for you to decide for your own benefit. Your healing starts now.

Be Well!

Yesterday was awful [View all] I_UndergroundPanther Feb 2020 OP
I really have no advise except to wonder what kind of program you are in which allows this efhmc Feb 2020 #1
The staff is willfully ignorant I_UndergroundPanther Feb 2020 #4
I wish I was there for you. safeinOhio Feb 2020 #2
My ptsd I_UndergroundPanther Feb 2020 #3
Yes, I know what you mean. Newest Reality Feb 2020 #6
I feel so sad that you have to put up with this. thucythucy Feb 2020 #5
Wow, these are great ideas. efhmc Feb 2020 #7
Thinking about your plight some more I thought I'd add one more thing-- thucythucy Feb 2020 #8
I'm hoping that things go better for you tomorrow. littlemissmartypants Feb 2020 #9
Thanks I_UndergroundPanther Feb 2020 #10
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