Anxiety monster
I keep focusing on certain thoughts and getting stuck in a loop. It's the same issues at work keep happening every day and my mind is swirling them around and I keep getting more and more stressed. I am trying to work through it and not let it out as anger at my co workers. I know that even though the issues are valid my, my reaction is over and beyond what is warranted for the situation. It's really difficult because the same people push my buttons every day but I'm realizing it's my issue to sort out how I am reacting. I would like to project calmness outward and not anger. I have hope because even a year ago I would have had an irrational outburst. I hope it's a sign of growth and managing my emotions s better. I am so grateful for having this place to vent to people who can understand anxiety and the way it can run your life without you.
@orangeTriangle4803
I also think it signifies that you are managing your emotions better now. I admire you for trying your best to deal with it and staying objective when talking about your situation.
I personally find mindfulness to be very helpful in dealing with difficult emotions. I really like these videos that demonstrate what is at the core of this technique: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzKryaN44ss&t=8s; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6T02g5hnT4. I hope you find them helpful as I did! Have you already found any strategy that you find working?
@orangeTriangle4803
You're doing great because you recognize how you would have reacted in the past AND you recognize that you want to change how you react now. WAY TO GO! I know it's hard to change how we react to situations, but you're doing it!
