Language of Letting Go - Dec. 28 - Panic
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Language of Letting Go - Dec. 28 - Panic
You are reading from the book The Language of Letting Go
Panic
Don't panic!
If panic strikes, we do not have to allow it to control our behaviors. Behaviors controlled by panic tend to be self-defeating. No matter what the situation or circumstance, panic is usually not a good foundation. No matter what the situation or circumstance, we usually have at least a moment to breathe deeply and restore our serenity and peace.
We don't have to do more than we can reasonably do - ever! We don't have to do something we absolutely cannot do or cannot learn to do!
This program, this healthy way of life we are seeking, is built on a foundation of peace and quiet confidence - in ourselves, in our Higher Power, in the recovery process.
Do not panic. That takes us away from the path. Relax. Breathe deeply. Let peace flow through our body and mind. From this base, our Source shall supply the necessary resources.
Today, I will treat panic as a separate issue that needs immediate attention. I will refuse to allow panicky thoughts and feelings to motivate me. Instead, I will let peace and trust motivate my feelings, thoughts, and behaviors.
From The Language of Letting Go by Melody Beattie ©1990, Hazelden Foundation.
Panic
Don't panic!
If panic strikes, we do not have to allow it to control our behaviors. Behaviors controlled by panic tend to be self-defeating. No matter what the situation or circumstance, panic is usually not a good foundation. No matter what the situation or circumstance, we usually have at least a moment to breathe deeply and restore our serenity and peace.
We don't have to do more than we can reasonably do - ever! We don't have to do something we absolutely cannot do or cannot learn to do!
This program, this healthy way of life we are seeking, is built on a foundation of peace and quiet confidence - in ourselves, in our Higher Power, in the recovery process.
Do not panic. That takes us away from the path. Relax. Breathe deeply. Let peace flow through our body and mind. From this base, our Source shall supply the necessary resources.
Today, I will treat panic as a separate issue that needs immediate attention. I will refuse to allow panicky thoughts and feelings to motivate me. Instead, I will let peace and trust motivate my feelings, thoughts, and behaviors.
From The Language of Letting Go by Melody Beattie ©1990, Hazelden Foundation.
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How well I remember panic attacks and anxiety attacks, so bad that I was on medication until my recovery took me to a better place where I could live well without pills.
Today I am vigilant when I feel panic coming on, and am getting better at stopping it before it consumes me. I do that by breathing deeply, and by saying to myself over and over "it will be okay, it will be okay" and trusting that it will.
When I can ground myself and take a clear look at that which is setting off panic, I usually find that it's not as big a deal as I thought, often it's just a trigger from the past and I can remind myself that I don't live in the past anymore.
Inner peace is one of the best gifts of recovery. It's there for any of us, free for the taking.
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Today I am vigilant when I feel panic coming on, and am getting better at stopping it before it consumes me. I do that by breathing deeply, and by saying to myself over and over "it will be okay, it will be okay" and trusting that it will.
When I can ground myself and take a clear look at that which is setting off panic, I usually find that it's not as big a deal as I thought, often it's just a trigger from the past and I can remind myself that I don't live in the past anymore.
Inner peace is one of the best gifts of recovery. It's there for any of us, free for the taking.
Hugs
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Ann,
Thanks for this....I needed to read this right now. I hate "being in the panic mode", and am working very hard to make the necessary changes needed!!
...it will be okay....it will be okay
Much love,
LD
Thanks for this....I needed to read this right now. I hate "being in the panic mode", and am working very hard to make the necessary changes needed!!
...it will be okay....it will be okay
Much love,
LD
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