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chip · 11-28-2006, 11:17 PM

I found that when I put down my #1 coping mechanisms (booze & Pot), I took some time to learn how to deal with things.

I'm learning to recognize and understand my feelings. I'm also realizing that it's not so much about what happens to me...but more about how I handle it. The serenity prayer is a big help for me. Sometimes when I get upset, I repeat it over and over again....

I have to practice vigilence on a day to day basis with my thinking. I have to look at my thinking objectivly, and deal with my thoughts accorndingly. The "how important is this" guage Carol mentioned is a good one.

Often I will ask myself "why do I feel this way?" and I will try and answer it. After I have the answer to why I feel the way I do, I look at the things I can change and work on them. Everything else I try to accept.

The good news is that there are other coping mechanisms availiable to us. It just takes some time and practice at getting used to them.

When things get rough, Greenfish, please remember that "this too shall pass". Keep coming here. We're all rooting for you, and I hope you feel better soon!
peace,
chip

11-28-2006, 11:17 PM	#8 (permalink)
chip Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: some where / no where Posts: 1,014	I found that when I put down my #1 coping mechanisms (booze & Pot), I took some time to learn how to deal with things. I'm learning to recognize and understand my feelings. I'm also realizing that it's not so much about what happens to me...but more about how I handle it. The serenity prayer is a big help for me. Sometimes when I get upset, I repeat it over and over again.... I have to practice vigilence on a day to day basis with my thinking. I have to look at my thinking objectivly, and deal with my thoughts accorndingly. The "how important is this" guage Carol mentioned is a good one. Often I will ask myself "why do I feel this way?" and I will try and answer it. After I have the answer to why I feel the way I do, I look at the things I can change and work on them. Everything else I try to accept. The good news is that there are other coping mechanisms availiable to us. It just takes some time and practice at getting used to them. When things get rough, Greenfish, please remember that *"this too shall pass"*. Keep coming here. We're all rooting for you, and I hope you feel better soon! peace, chip __________________ One Day At A Time.....