Something odd I noticed about my coping skills...

[Chocoboko]

I was thinking through my coping skills. I noticed something odd. It's that my attitude toward my problems affects how well I am able to deal with it. If I look at my problems as a sign of weakness and tell myself I will be no good unless I get over them, I have a hard time coping with them. I have a hard time getting over my depression and obsessions.

However, if I tell myself that my obsessions and my depression are just natural obstacles in my life and that coping with them would mean that I am really strong, then I have a better time coping with them. I just noticed that.

I am doing better because I am meeting people with similar problems to mine. It really gives me hope because I know I am not alone. I no longer feel so weird for the problems I have and know that others struggle with the same things.

[cupcake]

hi, just read your post, makes alot of sense. i know my attitude must make alot of difference in how i perceive things and how i handle it. i haven't ever thought much about it either. thanks for bringing that to mind. ----------------------------cupcake

[lost down here]

i can say exactly the same...wow that was so well put and related so much to my situation

[FreedumMyWay]

People are never alone. Coping is different with everyone but I think you said it perfectly. Attitude is everything, or at least most of everything. Faith and attitude help a lot.
Luv, Jess