emotion thinking | ADHD Information
[QUOTE=kibbles002]Oh gosh yes!!!I think way to much with my emotions... too many times they have been self defeating.. depressive.
I have learned somehow along the way to think more logically, when the emotional negative ones start to snake their way into my mind.. I start retorting logical, common sense, thinking....
A lot of this has quit happening so much since beginning treatment
for ADD, but still have those yucky self esteem issues.... fear of
failure, fear of messing up.. etc.. etc... all those are emtionally
based..
Sherry[/QUOTE]
Fears, the mind killers. If you can't learn to control them now, you'll suffer their consequences when they come to pass.
Every fear I have had has occurred to me. Fear of failure: Separation. Bankruptcy. Termination. Malpractice suits.
Fear of loss: Death of father, two daughters, son, cousin, family, friends...
Fear of messing up: Shoulda seen my diapers as a kid...
Unfortunately I experienced
most of these before my diagnosis. Now, when they occur, I do what
Sherry does, speak the truth about the situation. Find hope in the
circumstances, and exercise faith.
I've survived. Sickness,
loss, loneliness, death. Yeah, twice I was supposed to die b/c of
tropical illnesses, and the limits of medical expertise. Attempted
suicide, accidents, killings, war, beatings, assualt, battery, robbery,
burglary, drug addiction, alcoholism, *ack! I will survive.
Can't say the meds
contributed much in these regards, but sure help me focus and avoid
pitfalls, and get over my pity parties, and move on. The diagnosis has
helped tremendously in understanding my self and my actions. And is
equipping me to allow me the behavior that led to these risks, while
providing a safety net rather than just serendipity.
[QUOTE=DnA]You'd be surprised how many people are near carbon copies of you, here. I always felt like I was the only person smart enough in the world to do the things I do, then I come here and find out I'm not! *smiles* [/QUOTE]
You'd be surprised how many people are near carbon copies of you, here. I always felt like I was the only person stupid enough in the world to do the things I do, then I come here and find out I'm not! *smiles*
It makes feel so good not to be alone with all this, I don't really know any of you, but then again I do!
Dave
Oh gosh yes!!!
I think way to much with my emotions... too many times they have been self defeating.. depressive.
I have learned somehow along the way to think more logically, when the emotional negative ones start to snake their way into my mind.. I start retorting logical, common sense, thinking....
A lot of this has quit happening so much since beginning treatment for ADD, but still have those yucky self esteem issues.... fear of failure, fear of messing up.. etc.. etc... all those are emtionally based..
Sherry
yeah, Dave - sure lots of us can relate. Life is an eternal learning experience. The toughest times are what make you the best. You are going to be ok. Hang in there.I believe I have trained myself to think with my emotions instead of my mind, and it gets me into trouble just as much as thinking with my mind.can anyone relate to this?
Dave
Daveloyd38645.7253819444She sounds like a lovely lady. yes mine has said I had the emotions of a 13 yr old girl, then I wonder why I have a low selfesteemOh YES!.
We all feel like you do
... doo youu , you, feel like I do?
I think it is called reaction thinking or top of head, and out of mind
just remember to slow down and think about it before saying the first thing...
do you suffer from dry wit and a fast sharp tounge??
try new aqua velva, it tastes great..
bugzappers38645.7358564815Then I'm speaking in baby talk. My swife (we're separated, too) says I'm emotionally immature. If I am, I don't care grow up, then.