Administrator Altostrata Posted May 8, 2011 Administrator Share Posted May 8, 2011 God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference. Living one day at a time; Enjoying one moment at a time; Accepting hardships as the pathway to peace; Taking, as He did, this sinful world as it is, not as I would have it; Trusting that He will make all things right if I surrender to His Will; That I may be reasonably happy in this life and supremely happy with Him Forever in the next. Amen. --Reinhold Niebuhr This is not medical advice. Discuss any decisions about your medical care with a knowledgeable medical practitioner. "It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has surpassed our humanity." -- Albert Einstein All postings © copyrighted. Link to comment
Administrator Altostrata Posted May 8, 2011 Author Administrator Share Posted May 8, 2011 People often ask how they can know which of their symptoms come from neurological damage and which they are generating themselves from worry or manageable anxiety. To me, whether or not you believe in God, the wisdom to know the difference is the hard part. You need to look into yourself and decide for yourself what you can and cannot control. This is different from person to person. Surviving Antidepressant's position is that learning to tell the difference is an aspect of the inner strength you develop in coping with your condition. We do have neurological dysfunction we may not be able to control yet, for the sake of recovery, we cannot give in to endless fear about it. It's up to the individual to determine what you can and cannot control. This may push some of us to take responsibility for our well-being in a way we previously neglected. This is not medical advice. Discuss any decisions about your medical care with a knowledgeable medical practitioner. "It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has surpassed our humanity." -- Albert Einstein All postings © copyrighted. Link to comment
summer Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 So well said. I totally agree with everything you said! Charter Member 2011 Link to comment
Punarbhava Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 I love some of the wisdom within the Serenity Prayer! Very much agree with your subsequent post. Excellent points to, not only ponder, but to act upon. Punar To Face My Trials with "The Grace of a Woman Rather Than the Grief of a Child". (quote section by Veronica A. Shoffstall) Be Not Afraid of Growing Slowly. Be Afraid of Only Standing Still. (Chinese Proverb) I Create and Build Empowerment Within Each Time I Choose to Face A Fear, Sit with it and Ask Myself, "What Do I Need to Learn?" Link to comment
Healing Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 You could spend a lifetime just contemplating this prayer, it has so much in it. This is a very helpful philosophy to live by. And people can substitute the word "Nature" or "the Universe" or "the Tao" and it works well, too. 1996-97 - Paxil x 9 months, tapered, suffered 8 months withdrawal but didn't know it was withdrawal, so... 1998-2001 - Zoloft, tapered, again unwittingly went into withdrawal, so... 2002-03 - Paxil x 20 months, developed severe headaches, so... Sep 03 - May 05 - Paxil taper took 20 months, severe physical, moderate psychological symptoms Sep 03 - Jun 05 - took Prozac to help with Paxil taper - not recommended Jul 05 to date - post-taper, severe psychological, moderate physical symptoms, improving very slowly Link to comment
summer Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 I keep a copy of the Serenity Prayer in my wallet. It's there when I need it. When I have a particular lousy day, I find myself saying the prayer. Sometimes I mix up the words, but I know it doesn't make any difference. I think it means different things to different people. Charter Member 2011 Link to comment
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