When be kind to yourself doesn't work

[Fightingself]

I find my anxiety confusing cause i am quite logical and about the evidence but when it comes to being logical about feelings there doesn't seem to be any ground to work off. Does anyone have things they can tell themselves or do instead of being kind to yourself that helps, like logical arguments that make sense, I find this helps. Being kind to yourself and maybe I'm just kind of messed up but i can't quantify the purpose of it. The outcome is supposed to be a happier you I guess? I'm a hard kid I suppose who came from a 'toughen up, run some dirt in it' kind of family though so I guess I think I am being kind by being tough on myself maybe...anyone able to agree or disagree or offer advice? Much appreciated

[blondguy]

Hi FS

Thanks for getting back to us..I just wanted to give you a compliment if thats ok.

"I will slowly get there I guess".......I read this from your post. Well said FS...I might pinch that tip for my depression if thats okay..

The rollercoaster ride of emotions can be a tough one FS. You deserve to feel good and am happy that you know we are here for you..(if you wish to post of course)

Some people are anti-meds and thats fine. I am pro meds mainly because they can help you to smooth out the highs and the lows giving you more of a chance to heal effectively. Many of the newer anxiety meds can be taken in small dosages. A GP that you are comfortable with is always a bonus where healing/medication is concerned.

I hope your day is good to you

Paul

[blondguy]

Good Morning Geoff

Its not following protocol (excuse me for butting in here FightingSelf...I hope you are doing okay)

What is your beautiful dogs name again....I Love the new profile pic....I was about to sign off and its very late...but I cant go without saying I wish you all the very best and thankyou for being on here...I always look forward to your posts Geoff

Cheers

Paul

[geoff]

dear FS, I have to agree with Jess when she says 'anxiety and depression are very much interlinked', as when you look at the BB site both of these illness's have their own section, but more importantly they both appear on Beyond Blue which is a site for depression of any type, rather confusing what I'm trying to say, in other words depression is an umbrella which is the tip of the umbrella and under it lies PND, PTSD, social anxiety, anxiety and all the other types, so for me when I had OCD at a very young age I was also depressed.
Others may disagree but if you have anxiety then you are depressed, and the only way for me to be kind to myself was to play sport at school and later on doing some handyman/building work, but now I don't want to do any of these simply because depression has destroyed all of this.


Paul my dog's name is Mindy or Moo-Moo. Geoff.