I like the speaking to others...I'm not the best with that. I do have a pretty sharp tongue many times! I've also spoken to myself in the mirror as suggested with a date in mind. I've had pretty good results with that as well. Now I'm even starting to believe myself when I talk in the mirror!! What I've done throughout the day is a re framing exercise that I've learned...I thank the thought for sharing and appreciate what its done in the past for me. Bless it for what it is and move forward from there. All of these seem to be working well for me. Its going to be a long process I can already tell...it has some deep seeded dark thoughts.
For fear of sounding out there I've also recently managed to have conversations with myself...the conscious and subconscious (neg self talk) its been a powerful, humbling and interesting experience. The more I seem to 'talk to myself' the less and less power it has over me and my conscious waking thoughts.
I do believe this is the absolute starting place for the next leg of my improvement!! I want to thank all of you for your words and guidance! Any other stories and or thoughts will be greatly appreciated!
Dan
