I was actually thinking of something like a "Positive Quotes" or "Affirmation" forum where people could post their favorite quotes and affirmations, and others could get inspiration when they need it. Although I realize that the purpose of this forum is for people to share their difficulties and support each other, sometimes it all seems to weigh heavily on the negative side. Reading about every negative symptom day after day is not always helpful for people's anxiety (except to the people who are having the same problem of course). I think it would be beneficial to have a forum that when people open it up, they know that it will only contain positive information. I have a wonderful affirmation book and I would love to share certain passages with everyone. They really give me alot of comfort!

It's funny that you say that as I was just thinking how relieved I would be to have some positive affirmations to read since I am stressed about school. I agree with you. Learning to give myself positive affirmations has given me the confidence to get thru this condition. I am all for it. I have ALOT of information on it as well.

This is an example of what I am talking about...here is an affirmation from one of my books that I found inspiring:

LAUGHTER AND SMILES COME EASY TODAY

I notice that each day I become healthier in recovery. I am able to laugh and express joy. It is a joy to observe what God has made and call it good. With a light heart and joy in my soul, I experience this day.
As someone who has experienced anxiety, I have learned all I can from misery. I now turn to the creativity of laughter and a deep knowledge that life is wonderful. I am aware that what I accept, I become.
This day I accept mentally and emotionally the presence of joy in my life. I speak and think joy in my life.
Today I unselfconsciously laugh with ease and I smile spontaneously.

I would love to see one of those forums .A possitive look and see place.It would be very helpful in my life I hope we can keep it up.

WISDOM

There are no mistakes,
no coincidences.
All events are blessings
given to us to learn from.

- Elizabeth Kubler-Ross If you have a quote lets hear it or any possitive thoughts even if it`s a word from your best friend . have a great day.

Try this one on for size...

MY LIFE IS CHANGING

As I become healthier, I desire to live joyfully, and I seek out joyful situations. Healing means I no longer want to live in fear, indecison, or despair. If this means that I must leave a painful or destructive situation, I am free to do so.

No longer do I believe that I am supposed to suffer, nor do I believe that God is ready to punish me at any moment. These beliefs are part of the disfunction. Getting well means acknowleging God's love and knowing that my healing is an expression of my Higher Power.

I am making daily choices to avoid beliefs or feelings that throw me back into self-defeating cycles. I am living my life based upon the firm belief that I deserve to find joy and happiness!

Hi there kforpeace Hope that you are doing great.I am Just little tired but that is only because alot of living going on verses the not living I use to do. HEHE that sounds kinds silly but to us here it makes some sence but ,In had to stop by and see if any one else had a good word for the day.So any way here`s one

quote:

In everyone's life, at some time,
our inner fire goes out.
It is then burst into flame
by an encounter with
another human being.
We should all be thankful
for those people
who rekindle the inner spirit. It feels good to help others in some way or the other

I've just started something similiar to what you are saying. I post it as the "Daily Motivator" in section 3 (although I goofed today and it's in 1 ). I agree, I'm all for supporting one another but I have to watch how much neg stuff I read.

B