Gay Dance Radio is the title of this post because it's the Live365 station I'm listening to right now. I'm trying to get my brain to make more dopamine, which I read happens when you take pleasure in music and listen to music that is exciting. Gay dance music is about as exciting as music can get, I think. It certainly is lively, at any rate.
I am trying to be positive in all of my writings, because this is a process and I strongly believe that I can influence the way I think and feel by blogging. I don't know if it really does any good to talk about the gnawing feelings. I used to be under the impression that you were supposed to talk about everything that was bothering you, but recently I read about "re-framing" what you are thinking to make it more positive.
It seems as though I once had the ability to not think about something, if I didn't want to. I could just put it out of my mind, I think. At least that is the way I remember it. I am not having much success with doing that lately. It just seems like there is a lot to worry about, and the thoughts want to circle around like buzzards.
On the up side, I did a lot of reading online today. I caught up on facebook, learned about the Arizona shooting, read some tech articles, and managed email. I felt competent with all of it today. It's slowly becoming more natural. I already feel a greater connection to the wider world. That's only going to increase as more time passes! I am happy about my progress towards my Second Goals.
Reframing is very good. When negative thoughts come, stop them and think of something positive instead. When you think of something negative about yourself, turn it around into an affirmation, and repeat it often. These will help you have a better frame of mind.
ReplyDeleteGood for you on progress!