Burensasub
Why does alleviating certain anxious thoughts require so much slow and deliberate thinking? I suppose it takes practice...and is ultimately worth it.
Rsm
Reminds me of this verse: "Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters! Let every person be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger" James 1.19.
💎 Mā
It's often about understanding what you're reacting to, and modifying that reaction. So slowing down and reflecting in the right way can help that.
Burensasub
Good thing to keep in mind. Thanks!
Burensasub
I should try it...sometimes thinking too much makes the anxiety worse
🍁 John J.
I too struggle with anxiety, and wish I was disciplined enough to give meditation a good go. (I'm reading How To Change Your Mind by Pollan now, so that is front and centre again.) Years of psychotherapy have helped, but, what's helped just as much, if not more, is a year on anti-depressants. I don't advocate anything outright -- I've regressed a lot in lockdown, for example -- except exploring all your options.