tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1107846951598015213.post8298934507388907785..comments2023-05-11T05:06:00.400-06:00Comments on Fibro Blog: From FMS Self-Help Course: Managing EmotionsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09116183901326996776noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1107846951598015213.post-39163529342531371232009-10-12T15:35:33.244-06:002009-10-12T15:35:33.244-06:001) First, I monitor my self-talk - usually not an...1) First, I monitor my self-talk - usually not an issue, but I always check that first. If I'm experiencing negative self-talk, addressing that is of utmost importance. "No, I am not worthless, I am ill." "Maybe tomorrow (or next week), I'll be able to ______." "No sense punishing myself more than the fibro does already." etc... I create a "mood playlist" where I start with my current mood, and slowly transition to happier feel-good stuff... I remind myself of my spiritual values, which helps tremendously! Also, getting out of the house, even if I just make hubby drive me around for a while, or just sit in the yard or a park and soak in some sunshine.<br /><br />2) There are people missing limbs - I am lucky! There are people starving - I have food! There are people with no shelter - I have a roof! I also look for the positive changes brought on fibro... I have more appreciation for beautiful sunsets, the sounds of the ciccadas in the trees, the things that can make me smile or laugh.<br /><br />I'm stubborn, and I don't pick up on subtlety, so in some ways, I think the FMS was a blessing to teach me to slow down and focus more on what is TRULY important. In some ways I am a quick study, but in other ways, I always did have to learn the hard way...MollyFamoushttp://www.myspace.com/mollyfamousnoreply@blogger.com