Posted by rainyday on April 22, 2004, at 9:20:27
In reply to Thoughts vs. emotions, posted by Ilene on April 22, 2004, at 9:10:05
> 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?
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.
I was astounded at myself.
rainyday
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