Re: I need to stop Obsessing

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Hi ,

You gave your grandaughter a memory she will never forget LOL good on you.You earned the name .

Ros

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, Congratulations for giving the fun ride ago! I probably won't get on rides like that when I'm 10 years older than I am now either. I can relate,however, to giving in to the persuasion of a young child to get on some crazy fair ride. I'm surprised at myself in this respect though. This past summer the whole family me, my hubby, and my 6 yr daughter and 7 yr old son were on vacation at the beach. They had a section where there were lots of fair rides like roller coasters and other wild rides. I got on this one ride with my son called the "Moby Dick" that swung you side to side, gradually throwing you higher up into

the air and eventually you end up at the top and swing around and around all the way to the top and back around again. Then it stops when you reach the top and the proceeds to do the same thing only in the other direction. I must say it was the most thrilling experience I'd had all year. It stirred up all sorts of physical sensations in my stomach and body that I never new existed. I enjoyed it, basically because I had had such a rough year going through miserable withdrawal symptoms and this was the first time I felt any kind of exciting, pleasurable feelings. Maybe I'm crazy, but I needed to feel alive again some how and this ride did it for me. What is kinda of funny, I think is that I re-live this moment as a way to remind myself that I can feel something exciting and pleasurable. One day, once I'm off all my stupid drugs, I will feel normal again along with being excited and

thrilled as I once was before I began taking so many psych drugs. However, I am sorry that you didn't particularly enjoy the ride you went on. I hope you didn't get sick. I'm sure that you did, however, make one young lady who loves you, very happy that you did join her on that ride despite your hesitation. Hugs V. To help you stay safe and secure online, we've developed the all new Yahoo! Security Centre.

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I congratulate you folks for feeling daring enough to go on those

rides...but I have to say that sometimes you have to be aware of

things that might be too much stimulation. I have found that rides

are just too much for me these days, and I used to LOVE them--the

wilder, the better.

It's a matter of making an informed choice.

Last summer I went on a roller coaster a couple of times with my

son...and it took my body a few days to recover. I was not surprised

by this, as I made my decision to go on the ride with the awareness

that it was likely to stir up some cortisol. But it is something for

all of us to be aware of.

Regards,

Kim

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Very good point Kim. Thanks for bringing that up. I find daily tasks and challenges that others can do with no problem, become such a huge struggle and difficulty for me. I wonder if my poor brain and emotions will ever achieve appropriate balance in my life. Simple things for others can be such a monumental chore or task for me to handle. My thoughts and emotions run wild sometimes and it takes great effort on my part, or for someone pointing out to me just exactly what is happening to me and help me to get back on track. I'm so easily distracted and confused just trying to live life. I'm looking forward to learning more about this through the CBT group. Kim, you have such a gift for bringing me, and I'm sure others in the group, to a place of stability, security, and

comfort. You are very good at pointing out the reality in situations. So important for me as I am going through this journey of withdrawal and recovery. It keeps me from the highs and lows that occur in my thoughts, emotions, and just learning how to met life on life's terms. Does that make sense? I love ya bunches Kim, Hugs, V.--Visit my art blog at http://kimdenise.blogspot.com/."Thanks to my work everything's going well" --Claude Monet