THIS TO YESTERDAY'S POST:
Furnishing a mind: what I was trying to say, but barely succeeded in so doing, was that, when I realized I can stream and direct my own thoughts I also realized I ought to have (in theory) some control over my own craving.
This is all easier said than done, but the possibility is there.
Just like physical muscles, this mental flexing should eventually build up some strength.
Strength to overcome.
Drugs in Germany
Don't give up, Stay Strong and keep trying. You can do it!
ReplyDeleteMental flexing is a good place to start me thinks, just be prepared for all that you will have to consider whilst doing so. Once I began to take on the task of introspection while depressed, it snowballed and that's when I figured out that almost EVERY aspect of how I was viewing and living my life had to change in order to save myself. Does that make sense? These things are difficult to describe in words.
ReplyDeleteKeep at it Gleds, you'll do it I'm sure. x
ReplyDeleteMental flexing....I need to do that. I'm scattered/fragmented and "strength to overcome" is sparse at times. But I look to you for inspiration. If gleds can do it, so can I.
ReplyDeleteI'm with you my friend, even when I'm not here. Sorry my visits have been few and far between...I'm working on changing that. Soon.
xo
Gleds I don't mean to be patronising but mental flexing and 'believing' that you can achieve something is half the battle. But you can't do it alone . . support is vital. Keep those grey cells expanding! The more you think you can, the more likely you will!
ReplyDeleteI have to say that I agree. Occasionally it's easier said than done, but sometimes I've found it very easy. You just have to separate what YOU really want and what YOUR BODY wants. At least, that's how I think about it. = )
ReplyDeleteSounds like you've taken the first step on the road to change, Gleds. Good luck with your journey.
ReplyDeleteHave you tried hypnotherapy?
ReplyDeletedo ot give up--look at america's sweetheart ryan o'neal and what he has done with his kids-- and i have someone near and dear who is passing it on, doing drugs with his kids. time to stop, and do it because you do love yourself and you do deserve the very best.
ReplyDeleteI know it isn't easy, but you are a smart person.
ReplyDeleteJust poping in to say "hi".
ReplyDeleteJanice~
Hi Gleds, the milking mice post when I said they can milk snakes so why not mice ... well the milking isn't quite milk - it be poison and they milk it from their fangs ;)
ReplyDeleteI'm a fan of Ab Fab*!*
Thumbs up for getting through your first weekend, bleak as it may have been ... get a good couple of books to help you through your 2nd *!*
Monogram~ I hope so!
ReplyDeleteEileen~ I used to have (until I lent them to an ungraciously ungrateful person who never gave 'em back) some excellent guides to surviving depression. The difference between him and me was I was willing to look at someone else's viewpoint and work on what they suggested might be done. Hmm. Yeah. Whatever. That is in the past now...
Akelamalu~ I hope so too!
Debs~ where have you been scattered to ...?
Baino~ yeah that's true. I'm doing some things today I put off literally for months... somehow they seem so much easier once I try!
ReplyDeleteLucinda do you mean this: ... ie that when I didn't want to do things/... whatever they might have been, I just pushed myself through the motions of doing them anyhow. And taDAAH!... did them!!
Pussinboots~ I certainly hope so!
ZenWizz~ no. Because I know someone who went there for smoking and paid out over $80 in today's money. The thereapist said "don't test it". He did. And has chainsmoked on all the years since!
Squirrel~ Wow! A grey squirrel hits my site... only yesterday I was on the hunt for a red...
ReplyDeletesmart? ... I hope I'm smart enough to "make" it..
Janice~ hi!
Bimbimbie~ Ab Fab is fantastic...
... snakesmilking: I see what you mean now
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