I don't know if this will help at all... but I simply correct myself. Every time I catch negative self talk, I remind myself that it's a lie, and reframe it. For example, "dammit, I can never get anywhere on time!" becomes "wow... I have a lot on my plate and I'm actually handling it pretty well. Not everyone could do that" (because let's face it, this is true for anyone battling MI).
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My labels:
Bipolar 1 w/ psychosis
PTSD
GAD
SAD
ADHD
Current meds:
1500mg divalproex sodium
3mg alprazolam
0.5 mg triazolam PRN
assorted non psych meds.
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