One day at a time

Recovery
#1

Today was a great day. My mood was stable all day and I even got out of the house today and did a little walking and window shopping! I try my best to take one day at a time because today is not yesterday or tomorrow. Because yesterday I was sad and tomorrow you can’t predict. You can only control yourself right now. As long as I’m here in the now im fully present and can engage better. I’ve been practicing mindfulness and it’s crazy how much it helps with anxiety and even road rage haha. If i feel myself getting upset I tell myself I will get there at the same time no matter how mad I get or how anxious i get. It will be okay. Everything will be fine. This is how it’s supposed to be ! I’ve been struggling with anxiety for years, Does anyone have anything that helps them stay in the present?

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#2

This made me smile :blush: I remember seeing your post a few days ago and how upset you were so it makes me smile to see you had a great day. I suffer from anxiety too and it's hard not to future trip and stay in the moment. For me looking back at my past helps me live each day in the moment. I lost 16 years to my addiction before I spent 10 days in a coma and almost never came back. To not make the most of every day that I have would be an insult to the gift I've been given of a second chance at life. Happy Friday! Hope you have a great weekend :blush:

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#3

Im so happy your still here with us !! With anxiety you gotta take it one day at a time. Your recovery is inspiring!! Thank you Dustin. We all have our ups and our downs and no matter how big or small it is your still feelings are still valid.
Sending you positivity you have a great day too !!

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#4

Thank you so much! It can be hard at times dealing with MDD and anxiety. I have been clean for 19 months and I have days where I feel like I haven't made any progress at all and that can be very defeating. But like you said, all I can do is take it one day at a time and find people I can share and talk with that understand and can help talk me through it

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#5

I love this! Such an inspiring post for real. I need to start practicing mindfulness as well as I know how much it’s helped me in the past. When I do remember to be mindful and implement it, I tend to be so much more at peace :v:t2::blush:

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