The material presented
here is not Al-Anon Conference Approved Literature. It is a method
to exchange
information, ideas, feelings, problems and solutions on a personal
level.
I am feeling so sick to my stomach! I have to learn that you don't mix certain things together one after the other! I need to practice more self-care. I am not doing things the a way I had been when I reached my goal weight. I had 30 or so lbs. to goal. It was so hard but I tried to use the program & my common sense to make a lifestyle change. No diets here. I am working on me & that is all I can do at the moment. I will remember that I am to be an example that says I am a success story. I am sure that this too shall pass. As I have been told.
Hi Kathleen. You sound anxious. Beating myself up never helped to stop the pain of anxiety. Sending gentle thoughts. I don't really know much about your story, except that you have been in alanon for decades. Maybe one day you'd like to share, lessen the load.
Practice the PAUSE...Pause before judging. Pause before assuming. Pause before accusing. Pause whenever you are about to react harshly and you will avoid doing and saying things you will later regret. ~~~~ Lori Deschene
{Kathleen} It took me years to learn how to be a grown up re: my own self-care. And especially since program, have I been able to schedule doc appts. and tests, feed myself better, etc. I try to learn from my mistakes and not treat myself in a harsh way. Since I'm getting better at forgiveness and compassion, I need to treat myself the same way. Lyne
I am sorry you are feeling ill to your stomach, and glad you reached out. From what I gather of your story, you KNOW what to do... just doing it can be troublesome sometimes. I get ya!!
Hang in there with one step forward, ODAT!!
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"The wolf that thrives, is the one you feed." - Cherokee legend
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