Hi Diane--Yes, I do have moments of fear and worry. On Wednesday, I only melted down three times! HA! I guess I just snap out of it fairly easily because I have things to do. I have a full life. So its time to move on to something else.
I honor the moment when the fear or sadness are there though and don't try to dismiss it. It's OK to cry. I have reasons to cry. I find that a lot of people will think of others who are worse off. You can always find someone who is worse off. Oh my gosh--what about the news of Natasha Richardson? What do I have to complain about compared to what her family is going through!
But what I think is important is no matter how much worse it can be, what you are going through is also stressful, a crisis, a reason to cry. So don't deny it. Have your moment. But then get on with the things you have to do in life. Go out for a walk (the weather has been gorgeous). Put away some clothes. Write or call a friend. Do a work assignment. Havea a pizza (OK--try not to do TOO much "comfort food).
Give yourself some treats. Go to a movie--escape for a few hours. That's OK, too.
Hope this has helped! Mary
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Hi Diane--Yes, I do have moments of fear and worry. On Wednesday, I only melted down three times! HA! I guess I just snap out of it fairly easily because I have things to do. I have a full life. So its time to move on to something else.
March 21, 2009 - 10:16amI honor the moment when the fear or sadness are there though and don't try to dismiss it. It's OK to cry. I have reasons to cry. I find that a lot of people will think of others who are worse off. You can always find someone who is worse off. Oh my gosh--what about the news of Natasha Richardson? What do I have to complain about compared to what her family is going through!
But what I think is important is no matter how much worse it can be, what you are going through is also stressful, a crisis, a reason to cry. So don't deny it. Have your moment. But then get on with the things you have to do in life. Go out for a walk (the weather has been gorgeous). Put away some clothes. Write or call a friend. Do a work assignment. Havea a pizza (OK--try not to do TOO much "comfort food).
Give yourself some treats. Go to a movie--escape for a few hours. That's OK, too.
Hope this has helped! Mary
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