Getting Your Mind Off Borderline Problems
Published: Tue, 10/21/08
Hi ,
Hope things are going well for you.
I know that dealing with a loved one with
borderline personality disorder is hard.
I know that sometimes it can be so hard that
you may want to hide under the covers and
never come out.
I know that sometimes it can be so hard that
you just want to run away from your problems.
I know that sometimes it can be so hard that
you just wish someone would wave a magic
wand and make your problems disappear.
Unfortunately, you can't hide under the covers
and never come out.
You can't just run away from your problems.
And nobody is going to wave a magic wand
and make your problems disappear.
How do I know?
Because I'm a supporter, and I'm still here.
And so are you.
So what's the answer, then?
You need to learn how to deal effectively with
your problems.
In my main course and resource below, I give
suggestions on how to do that:
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But there is something you can do.
There are ways to take your mind off your problems.
Let me ask you this:
Have you ever watched a sporting event? Like a football
game, for example. You can get so caught up in the
action, that you can forget everything else going on
around you!
Watching a movie can kind of do the same thing for
you - you can get so caught up in the movie that you
can forget your own problems for awhile and be
caught up in the problems of the people in the movie.
What about reading a book? Getting caught up in the
plot can help you forget your problems, too. Especially
if it's a thriller! Even a romance novel will work,
because you can get caught up in the characters'
problems and forget your own for awhile.
You can take a long drive in the country, just enjoying
the scenery, and let your mind drift away from your
problems. Think about how beautiful nature is instead.
Notice the little things.
Visit with a friend, and listen to their problems instead.
That will certainly get your mind off your own!
Try some creative writing! A children's story is a great
place to start, because when you're trying to get in the
mind of a child, looking at life (and its simplicity)
through their eyes, you can't be thinking about your
problems at the same time.
Putting old photos in a scrapbook can also bring out
your creative side, and bring out good memories as well,
taking your mind off your problems. It may take a little
more effort to be positive about the activity, but you can
do it!
Listening to some upbeat music can bring you out
of your doldrums and get your mind off your
problems as well (especially if you dance to it!).
Some supporters have found that meditation and
relaxation exercises have helped them to take their
mind off their problems, as well as to reduce their
stress levels.
These are just some ways you can get your mind
off your problems.
I'm sure if you try, you can think of more!
Your Friend,
Dave
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