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Is meaningful change possible

DothemoSenior Contributor

Is meaningful change possible

Hi SANEforums,

Well lately I've been really trying to address my deeper problems. I've lived with mental illness my whole life and now that I'm approaching my late thirties I feel an urgency in sorting myself out whilst I still can. I think that if I haven't succeeded by now, what hope do I have? Well I am noticing something new, a sort of wisdom that I didn't have before. I'm hoping that this is my key to recovery and functioning. I'm hoping I can nurture it and make it grow.

Do you think change is possible late thirties? How would you proceed if you were in a similar situation? Are you in a similar situation? Thank you.

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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor

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Yes @Dothemo .... thank you. It sounds like this might be another piece of our puzzle .....

Thanks for sharing.

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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor

Re: Is meaningful change possible

Hi @Dothemo .... 😊💕

I have another question for you .... does physical activity help to calm your thoughts ? I am thinking that maybe splitting your attention by means of doing something repetetive can help focus your attention on another mental "channel", so to speak .... for instance .... whether squeezing a stress ball can help you to concentrate on studying ?

I expect there are strategies you apply to help direct your attention to the outcomes you want to achieve.

What has helped you the most ?

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