Be proud of yourself for taking action

[Rosemail13]

Hi everyone,

This is my first post so hopefully its in the right section. I am 21 and have GAD. A lot of the time i tend to feel sorry for myself but at this current moment im feeling positive even though I am a little on edge so i thought i would post while im feeling good. I am determined to overcome GAD and what has been helping me so far is :

writing notes to myself in my phone with positive affirmations ( which on iphones can be locked if like me you are worried about someone finding them by accident)

trying to exercise regularly even on the days when you dont feel like it- something is better than nothing, even if its a 15 minute walk or some air squats in your lounge room

I also like to remember that even when im having a bad day im still doing really well because i am acknowledging my problems and doing my best to deal with them even if it just means getting out of bed some days- its harder for us than it is for some people so in my opinion its something to be proud of

Im not sure if this post will be at all helpful but if you are reading this and not feeling so good today just remember feelings are temporary, this is your challenge to overcome and be proud of yourself for taking action, being on this site in itself is an achievement

Take care everyone xx

[CMF]

Hi Rosemail and welcome,

Anxiety is a real pain isnt it! I too put notes in my phone or i screenshot quotes and keep them. Exercise is good as is trying to keep busy.

Great post, good to have you here.

cmf

[geoff]

Morning Rosemail, welcome to the site and thanks for posting a great comment.
Each one of us has our own way of coping and from what you have said you have found your own niche, and that's what is so important, so it's always great to hear different ways, because it could suit another person who has been struggling. Geoff.