Depression filters hide anger that has turned inward. That stale anger needs to see the light of day for relief. Journal Prompts: My anger needs to air out... The anger that has turned inward is directed at...
Tag: Self-help Tips
Depression Filters, 4
Depression filters deceive. They claim narrow options and no outlets. Journal Prompts: I need a way out to... I wish I could untangle...
Depression Filters, 3
A depression filter pushes you inward to the emotional fetal position. It brings out our selfish, not because of a moral failing, but because all energy is preserved for survival
Feeling Your Way Through A Panic Attack, 9
If panic attacks joystick your world, leading happens from fear, not intention. Journal Prompt: My intention is to...
Feeling Your Way Through A Panic Attack, 8
The prospect of another panic attack can recoil any forward efforts. Back in line, no risks allowed. Avoidance hotel stays welcome. Journal Prompt: My life feels smaller...
Feeling Your Way Through A Panic Attack, 7
A panic attack is not random. Panic attacks can be activated by something specific, think noun, a person, place, or a thing. Or, panic attacks can happen without a specific trigger, and be a byproduct of stockpiling stressors. It resembles a full balloon slipping from your fingers while you are trying to insert the final puff of stress. Journal Prompts: Nouns that historically trigger panic attacks for me are... I am stockpiling...
Feeling Your Way Through A Panic Attack, 6
A panic attack is the Super Bowl for loss of control feelings. Journal Prompt: I most fear losing control of...
Feeling Your Way Through A Panic Attack, 5
Streaming in, static occupies your head, and electric currents file out to the fingers and toes. Not the currency of a budding first date, no, rather the current of tripping when your perpetrator has about caught up. When a panic attack takes over, it feels like the only thing. Journal Prompt: The take over of a panic attack feels like...
Feeling Your Way Through A Panic Attack, 4
Panic attacks drag feelings of defeat. That is to say, you thought that you had been managing up until now, and then you are clotheslined. Time stands still. In mistrust, you stare beyond the sky. It feels unnecessary to get up anytime soon. Journal Prompt: I feel the most defeated when...
Feeling Your Way Through A Panic Attack, 3
Privacy agreements tend to be tossed aside in panic attacks. The once solo experience, bullies to the surface, leaving you with uninvited exposure. Journal Prompt: For me, panic attacks expose...