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Old May 13, 2012, 07:49 PM
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How about:
remaining a survivor no matter what
Its all small stuff
Life is a journey
acceptance of what is...e.g. the serenity prayer
learning to slow down everything and step back
to realize that contentment is not boredom
step away from a crisis
Let the universe be in charge
I have absolutely no control and its o.k.
I will mind my own business
I have set up good boundries and will keep them
My mental health is the first priority in my life over anything!

I really love your list that you made. I am no longer in any therapy and just on meds. I have tools now that I can use if I get too depressed or anxious. These tools are my books, my memories, my support system etc...al-anon would call this your tool box.
I have been blessed also that any meds I tried worked. I have been on anti depressants etc for 23 years

p.s. I would call myself a survivor now. I have had three major surgeries in three years, I am disabled and yet I am happy...really happy at least 95 percent of the time!!
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Thanks for this!
Mike_J, Towanda