Posted by Ilene on April 22, 2004, at 20:22:51
In reply to Re: Thoughts vs. emotions » Ilene, posted by rainyday on April 22, 2004, at 9:20:27
> > There are certain situations that pop me into panic mode too. I used to be able to counter my negative self-talk, but now I find it makes no difference. Once I'm going, I'm gone. Does anyone have any ideas about stopping emotional acceleration when logic isn't enough?
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> That happened to me last weekend when I went to a local art show. It was really crowded and hot and I started to lose it. I exused myself, went away from the crowd, and stared at the water (this was an outside show) for about 15 minutes. I looked at the water and thought about how it is always changing, always flowing, and I could let the panic flow over me too. Much to my surprise, it worked. I didn't think it would at all, but physically removing myself and doing a bit of meditation actually brought me back down.
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> I was astounded at myself.
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That is astounding. Were you ever able to do it before? What do you think would have happened if you hadn't been able to remove yourself?
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