anxiety

For years I struggled with depression, anxiety which would turn into panic attacks. This started after the birth of my second child and went on for many years.  I met a wonderful lady Jodie who taught me about affirmations.  

By saying positive affirmations, you can disrupt the negative thought patterns that are feeding the anxiety. 

Step 1 - print out and laminate the affirmations

Step 2 - say the affirmations every day try for twice a day.

Step 3 - say the affirmations in front of a mirror (this is a hard one) It did take some        time to be able to do it but I did it. 

Affirmations 

1. I (insert your name) can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. (This is. My all time favourite one)

2. I (insert your name) am capable of solving any problems that face me

3. I (insert your name) am riding MY mind of negative thoughts

4. I (insert your name) am filling MY mind with positive thoughts

5. I (insert your name) AM safe and in control

6. I (insert your name) will not let anxiety take control of my mind

7. I (insert your name) have the ability to overcome anxiety and fear

8. I (insert your name) am CALM

9. I (insert your name) have a CALM body

10. I (insert your name) will not allow panic to set it

11. I (insert your name) am FREE from stress

12. I (insert your name) love MYSELF

13. I (insert your name) breathing slowly and deeply, filling myself with calmness

14. I (insert your name) am slowing my mind

15. I (insert your name) deserve a peaceful and loving life

16. I (insert your name) let go of defensiveness and choose to fill my world with joy and kindness instead.

17. I (insert your name) am thankful and grateful for the good in my life.

18. Calmness washes over me with every deep breath I take.

When I am doing my affirmations or when I am starting to feel anxious… 

Step 1 place one or two drops of the oil in my left hand.

Step 2 put right hand over left hand and run the oil in a clockwise motion

Step 3 Place your ring finger and middle finger starting with the right hand. 

Step 4 with your left hand block your left nostril. Breath in through the right nostril and 

    Out through the left.

Step 5 Switch hands and breath in through the left nostril and out with the right.  

Step 6 repeat this 5 times.  

After doing thisI feel extremely calm and relaxed.  Some days are tougher than others and I will have to do this a few time during the day.