I struggled with debilitating anxiety throughout my pregnancy with my daughter, after five previous losses. That idea of separating what’s actually happening from what your mind is layering on top — it genuinely got me through. My therapist had me write out “just the facts” every day, and number one was always: I am still pregnant.
This feels so in comparison to my personal health journey. I have to remind myself it’s a marathon not a sprint and there will be points that are rockier than others. It’s so easy (for me) to get into that loop of doom. But I’m working on it and trying to remember that work doesn’t have to be perfect either (on good days my brain 100% believes this 😝).
Love this advice. A good friend once said to me (as I was spiraling), “what do you know to be true?” And I’ve tried to lean into that since. I’ve even said it back to him. 😆 I’m actually prepping now for a session on this topic at a women’s conference in October, so good timing!
This is very helpful! I am definitely the one who goes to the immediate worst possibility - car issue means I need a new car; medical test means I have the worst thing result possible, etc. It's exhausting, but I'm working on it.
Wait, what? Forecasting imagined tragedy is what I do best! Who knew there's another way ;-)
"most of your actual life is happening in the space between" should be on a t-shirt.
I struggled with debilitating anxiety throughout my pregnancy with my daughter, after five previous losses. That idea of separating what’s actually happening from what your mind is layering on top — it genuinely got me through. My therapist had me write out “just the facts” every day, and number one was always: I am still pregnant.
This feels so in comparison to my personal health journey. I have to remind myself it’s a marathon not a sprint and there will be points that are rockier than others. It’s so easy (for me) to get into that loop of doom. But I’m working on it and trying to remember that work doesn’t have to be perfect either (on good days my brain 100% believes this 😝).
Good advice, I needed this.
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As always, thanks for the helpful advice and guidance 🌸 You're the best!
Love this advice. A good friend once said to me (as I was spiraling), “what do you know to be true?” And I’ve tried to lean into that since. I’ve even said it back to him. 😆 I’m actually prepping now for a session on this topic at a women’s conference in October, so good timing!
Do you think one’s ability to handle the discomfort of ambiguity or uncertainty is a sign of emotional intelligence?
This is very helpful! I am definitely the one who goes to the immediate worst possibility - car issue means I need a new car; medical test means I have the worst thing result possible, etc. It's exhausting, but I'm working on it.