Unfortunately it has not all been smooth sailing since I came home from hospital. Anxiety has returned and I find myself struggling to fight it off but I’m not going to let it get the better of me.
I’m doing an online course via Mindspot.org.au and it’s helping. Recently it talked about avoidance how people avoid places, people and activities they think will trigger anxiety. I realise that I have been avoiding activities which I think will make me anxious but I’m working on it.
This morning like most mornings I had to fight the urge to go back to bed and avoid the day. I think I’m getting better at staying out of bed and finding activities I can do that keep my mind off the feelings of anxiety. Most importantly I try to praise myself for all the things I do.
I’m not quite there yet but I’m heading in the right direction. Positive thinking, rewarding oneself, going out or talking to family and friends all helps. My biggest lesson I’ve taken away from this course I’m doing and my time in hospital is you have to believe in yourself and make things happen rather than worry about what might happen.
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