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    Falling into despair over journaling

    Floating is a better word to use, I agree. Like you said, it feels lighter. The language we use, even silently in our brains, is important
    Post by: cap23, Feb 23, 2025 in forum: Support Subforum
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    Falling into despair over journaling

    I relate to you! At the end of your post you said "I am just watching it happen" and I think that is so important. To become aware of our fear,...
    Post by: cap23, Feb 23, 2025 in forum: Support Subforum
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    Falling into despair over journaling

    Thank you, Jan. I listened to your podcast with Nicole but will give it a listen again. Your story inspired me once, and will inspire me again....
    Post by: cap23, Feb 12, 2025 in forum: Support Subforum
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    Falling into despair over journaling

    I have listened to Phil's story twice now and I think I need to listen to it a 3rd. He healed because he believed it originated in the mind
    Post by: cap23, Feb 11, 2025 in forum: Support Subforum
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    Falling into despair over journaling

    Also I meant to say thank you. You, and everyone else here, are filling me back up with hope.
    Post by: cap23, Feb 11, 2025 in forum: Support Subforum
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    Falling into despair over journaling

    I'll give this a listen, I love Dan! The part that is like a thorn in my side, still, after months now- is the fact that my condition is...
    Post by: cap23, Feb 11, 2025 in forum: Support Subforum
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    Falling into despair over journaling

    Thank you all, this thread has been so helpful. I'm going to take a few days off the journaling- or I will journal about positives in my life. All...
    Post by: cap23, Feb 11, 2025 in forum: Support Subforum
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    Falling into despair over journaling

    This is all fantastic, thank you for all of this! I realized I have been journaling to fix, so I need to work on that. I have been doing nervous...
    Post by: cap23, Feb 10, 2025 in forum: Support Subforum
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    Falling into despair over journaling

    I m sorry you know the feeling because it is pretty unpleasant. My body actually thinks worrying keeps me physically safe from danger and death....
    Post by: cap23, Feb 10, 2025 in forum: Support Subforum
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    Falling into despair over journaling

    Yes! This is me! I realized, there is not one specific event that I need to uncover and angry journal about. I have done it all. It is YEARS of...
    Post by: cap23, Feb 10, 2025 in forum: Support Subforum
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    Falling into despair over journaling

    Thank you! Sometimes it is so difficult to listen to the body. I keep getting mixed signals! I think it's important to hit bedrock. But maybe...
    Post by: cap23, Feb 10, 2025 in forum: Support Subforum
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    Falling into despair over journaling

    Yes! The desire to fix ALONE will cause pain, right? Because it is still a stressful state for the nervous system to be in. If we keep thinking...
    Post by: cap23, Feb 10, 2025 in forum: Support Subforum
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    Falling into despair over journaling

    This resonated with me- I quickly read Alan's view and YES, right now it does feel a bit like I am journaling to decrease the pain. And I become...
    Post by: cap23, Feb 10, 2025 in forum: Support Subforum
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    Falling into despair over journaling

    Thank you so much for this reply! This is good advise and I've written down your suggestions. I have done a GOOD amount of EMDR and it did help...
    Post by: cap23, Feb 10, 2025 in forum: Support Subforum
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    Falling into despair over journaling

    Just to add to this quick- I am having a TON, TON of self-hatred, anger towards myself coming up during journaling. These are definitely feelings...
    Post by: cap23, Feb 10, 2025 in forum: Support Subforum