I had a good day.
Why?
Well, it was quite warm -- bordering on hot. It was crowded. It was loud.
The three circumstances, when combined, can cause a highly agitated response in me. One in which I feel a strong need to get away, act in mean ways and, generally, create chaos in my wake.
I felt it coming on. I spoke out loud, "Breathe, Lynn. It's a good idea to breathe." The feeling quickly dissipated.
Huzzah for the Lynn. It has been very difficult for me to catch myself fast enough to abort the automatic response. This is a major victory.
Why?
Well, it was quite warm -- bordering on hot. It was crowded. It was loud.
The three circumstances, when combined, can cause a highly agitated response in me. One in which I feel a strong need to get away, act in mean ways and, generally, create chaos in my wake.
I felt it coming on. I spoke out loud, "Breathe, Lynn. It's a good idea to breathe." The feeling quickly dissipated.
Huzzah for the Lynn. It has been very difficult for me to catch myself fast enough to abort the automatic response. This is a major victory.