tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994608397400149752.post6920661977014366144..comments2024-02-13T00:36:29.122-08:00Comments on Progression Obsession: Somebody's DaughterProgression Obsessionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07731921488035095856noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994608397400149752.post-6473484771314414752013-10-25T20:18:09.062-07:002013-10-25T20:18:09.062-07:00I'm playing catch-up on some blogs tonight whi...I'm playing catch-up on some blogs tonight while V (dear husband) is out with some work friends, and this post was one that had me nodding in agreement the whole time. I totally understand the negative self-beliefs and self-talk...and now that I'm a mom, something that helped me silence those disordered ways of thinking was imagining saying things to my little girl or even my son that I was saying to myself. It hurt me so much to even imagine doing that! I am someone's daughter, and I know that my parents love me unconditionally and wonderfully. I am also God's creation--the bible tells us that we are "fearfully and wonderfully made", and that we were created for good things. Remembering *who we are* helps to re-center our self-talk and self-image. I hope some of this makes sense! Have a lovely weekend! --AlisonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994608397400149752.post-58234983719598755552013-10-12T12:51:53.907-07:002013-10-12T12:51:53.907-07:00Hey there! Can I have your email address by chance...Hey there! Can I have your email address by chance? Progression Obsessionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07731921488035095856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994608397400149752.post-11480546535191422012013-10-11T05:32:53.324-07:002013-10-11T05:32:53.324-07:00Hey I have a quick question about your blog, could...Hey I have a quick question about your blog, could you email me when you have a chance? Thanks! -CamAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13224008685151269525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994608397400149752.post-63300058051091891472013-10-08T03:35:56.764-07:002013-10-08T03:35:56.764-07:00That's exactly what I needed to hear this morn...That's exactly what I needed to hear this morning. <br />Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Progression Obsessionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07731921488035095856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994608397400149752.post-21099237448442878462013-10-07T18:46:07.392-07:002013-10-07T18:46:07.392-07:00"I mean, my issues in life are far less sever..."I mean, my issues in life are far less severe, even somewhat irrelevant, compared to many in this world." No, that is not an acceptable way to think. Would you tell someone who had fewer issues than you that they weren't allowed to be upset about it? Probably not. And just because you have fewer issues than someone else doesn't mean that you're a write off either. Everyone's struggles are only relevant to them. Just because you struggle with something that another person doesn't, doesn't mean it's not a real/important/big struggle. Measure yourself next to yourself, not others. *Hugs*Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994608397400149752.post-13773057018987275262013-10-07T11:08:13.320-07:002013-10-07T11:08:13.320-07:00Right! Sometimes one day and one step at a time is...Right! Sometimes one day and one step at a time is all we can do. If I can be nice to myself right now, in this moment, then I don't need to worry about anything else! :) Progression Obsessionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07731921488035095856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994608397400149752.post-85361795581640333142013-10-07T10:43:10.274-07:002013-10-07T10:43:10.274-07:00My therapist is constantly reminding myself to be ...My therapist is constantly reminding myself to be kind to myself. It's been quite a journey realizing how often my self critical nature emerges on even the smallest of issues. Noticing has been the first step and now the hard work is really working at changing those thought patterns. One step and one day at a time, right?onebreathhttp://www.nowherelife.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994608397400149752.post-27207430607533405382013-10-07T10:34:34.584-07:002013-10-07T10:34:34.584-07:00Yes, being gentle with ourselves seems to be the k...Yes, being gentle with ourselves seems to be the key to everything. We all have different upbringings but without a little self love we won't get very far. <3 Progression Obsessionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07731921488035095856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994608397400149752.post-30781371296714562302013-10-07T08:16:31.425-07:002013-10-07T08:16:31.425-07:00My harsh self-belief is rooted in my childhood, bu...My harsh self-belief is rooted in my childhood, but that is in the past. It does not help me to go back to tell myself, "that's why!" to heal. I have understood that my parents did the best they could with what they knew, and they always loved me. They always do :)<br /><br />I was in the meeting (OA) yesterday, and the speaker shared the similar thing as your post - she shared that you would not tell your baby like, "why can't you walk????" and etc. So true. We understand babies. They can't walk right away! LOL. Her message was to be gentle to ourselves. I will try to remember this for this week. <3artytechhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18023746097803453938noreply@blogger.com