Anyway, it was nice to sit down and talk to someone who deals with military members & spouses on a daily basis. Who knows what we're going through and doesn't think we're just crazy.
I have "general anxiety" and from what we talked about I have 4 of the top worries people have...
#1- Marriage (still considered newlyweds)
#2- Moving (two large ones in the last 2yrs)
#3- Sense of loss (guinea pigs, friends from Maryland, my car)
#4- Financial burdens (wanting a job-but not needing one)
Then in the military aspect- the upcoming deployment seems to be an underlying worry, no matter what.
He gave me a packet of information on Thinking, Stress, Alarming Thoughts, Worry, Anxiety, and options for overcoming the issues.
I think he believes in God... part of the packet mentioned setting aside 30min quiet time to relax and focus on God. The verse Proverbs 14:30 is also listed- "A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones."
According to him we are going to work on my "mind over body." I have "daily homework" here it is...
Just for today I will be happy. This assumes that what Abraham Lincoln said is true, that "most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be." Happiness is from within; it is not a matter of externals.
Just for today I will try to adjust myself to what is, and not try to adjust everything to my own desires. I will take my family, my business, and my luck as they come and fit myself to them.
Just for today I will take care of my body. I will exercise it, care for it, nourish it, not abuse it nor neglect it, so that it will be a perfect machine for my bidding.
Just for today I will try to strengthen my mind. I will learn something useful. I will not be a mental loafer. I will read something that requires effort, thought and concentration.
Just for today I will exercise my soul. I will do somebody a good turn and not get found out.
Just for today I will be agreeable. I will look as well as I can, dress as becomingly as possible, talk low, act courteously, be liberal with praise, criticize not at all, nor find fault with anything and not try to regulate nor improve anyone.
Just for today I will try to live through this day only, not to tackle my whole life problem at once. I can do things for twelve hours that would appall me if I had to keep them up for a lifetime.
Just for today I will have a program. I will write down what I expect to do every hour. I may not follow it exactly, but I will have it. It will eliminate two pests, hurrying and indecision.
Just for today I will have a quiet half-hour all by myself and relax. In this half-hour sometimes I will think of God, so as to get a little more perspective into my life.
Just for today I will be unafraid, especially I will not be afraid to be happy, to enjoy what is beautiful, to love, and to believe that those I love, love me.
Just for today I will try to adjust myself to what is, and not try to adjust everything to my own desires. I will take my family, my business, and my luck as they come and fit myself to them.
Just for today I will take care of my body. I will exercise it, care for it, nourish it, not abuse it nor neglect it, so that it will be a perfect machine for my bidding.
Just for today I will try to strengthen my mind. I will learn something useful. I will not be a mental loafer. I will read something that requires effort, thought and concentration.
Just for today I will exercise my soul. I will do somebody a good turn and not get found out.
Just for today I will be agreeable. I will look as well as I can, dress as becomingly as possible, talk low, act courteously, be liberal with praise, criticize not at all, nor find fault with anything and not try to regulate nor improve anyone.
Just for today I will try to live through this day only, not to tackle my whole life problem at once. I can do things for twelve hours that would appall me if I had to keep them up for a lifetime.
Just for today I will have a program. I will write down what I expect to do every hour. I may not follow it exactly, but I will have it. It will eliminate two pests, hurrying and indecision.
Just for today I will have a quiet half-hour all by myself and relax. In this half-hour sometimes I will think of God, so as to get a little more perspective into my life.
Just for today I will be unafraid, especially I will not be afraid to be happy, to enjoy what is beautiful, to love, and to believe that those I love, love me.
Continual prayers from all of you are greatly appreciated and I hope that they continue. Thank you all for being there to support me. I received the referral for the GI Specialist and will be setting up the consultation- considering I still get a burning sensation in my throat, minor burping, and my prior tummy issues- I'm hoping they can tell me if I am truly lactose intolerant/allergic to any other foods.
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Praying, as always, friend! =) And I like this daily program, maybe I shall give it a go as well =)
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