Comments on: Using Notecards as Cognitive Reminders http://www.anxiousliving.com/2006/08/07/using-notecards-as-cognitive-reminders/ An Exploration into Social Anxiety Sun, 13 Jun 2010 05:14:32 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Anxious Living » Blog Archive » Notecards - Affirmations http://www.anxiousliving.com/2006/08/07/using-notecards-as-cognitive-reminders/comment-page-1/#comment-420 Anxious Living » Blog Archive » Notecards - Affirmations Fri, 08 Sep 2006 19:59:52 +0000 http://www.anxiousliving.com/2006/08/07/using-notecards-as-cognitive-reminders/#comment-420 [...] Ryan’s post a while back on notecards got me thinking about my own use of them to help with my social anxiety. I used to be very skeptical (and probably still am to some extent) of affirmations and many times they just seem like a phony or superficial way to deal with certain issues. But one technique I have been using over the years to help me deal with my social anxiety issues is to read over certain statements daily. I wrote several statements down on notecards that I keep in my wallet and that I read over everyday to let myself (and my brain) know that SA does not have to keep me from engaging in life. [...] [...] Ryan’s post a while back on notecards got me thinking about my own use of them to help with my social anxiety. I used to be very skeptical (and probably still am to some extent) of affirmations and many times they just seem like a phony or superficial way to deal with certain issues. But one technique I have been using over the years to help me deal with my social anxiety issues is to read over certain statements daily. I wrote several statements down on notecards that I keep in my wallet and that I read over everyday to let myself (and my brain) know that SA does not have to keep me from engaging in life. [...]

]]> By: Ryan Oelke http://www.anxiousliving.com/2006/08/07/using-notecards-as-cognitive-reminders/comment-page-1/#comment-172 Ryan Oelke Tue, 29 Aug 2006 00:23:12 +0000 http://www.anxiousliving.com/2006/08/07/using-notecards-as-cognitive-reminders/#comment-172 Hey Dave - I haven't been so good in using them regularly, only if things get real intense AND if I remember I have them:P To help, I'm carrying around a journal, for all kinds of writing - not just SA, and I keep them in there. Hopefully I'll remember to make use of them. Just like you I find myself faced with my fears and must make a choice, aside from avoiding/retreating. I've found cognitive behavioral to be very helpful. Have you used methods not of the CBT variety? Hey Dave – I haven’t been so good in using them regularly, only if things get real intense AND if I remember I have them:P To help, I’m carrying around a journal, for all kinds of writing – not just SA, and I keep them in there. Hopefully I’ll remember to make use of them. Just like you I find myself faced with my fears and must make a choice, aside from avoiding/retreating.

I’ve found cognitive behavioral to be very helpful. Have you used methods not of the CBT variety?

]]> By: Dave http://www.anxiousliving.com/2006/08/07/using-notecards-as-cognitive-reminders/comment-page-1/#comment-165 Dave Mon, 28 Aug 2006 14:16:38 +0000 http://www.anxiousliving.com/2006/08/07/using-notecards-as-cognitive-reminders/#comment-165 I haven't tried anything along these lines yet, but am waiting to get into a cognitive behavior therapy clinic here in Canada. The cost is covered by our healthcare system, so the wait list is very long. I've been waiting since December last year. I'm in a support group for SA and many of our members have done well with CBT. Our facilitator is always encouraging us to keep thought records just as you described. I haven't yet. Just lazy, really. Plus, I usually just avoid situations I suspect will make me anxious. That's all about to change, as I have decided to re-enter the work foce again after a 19 year hiatus. I've been self-employed since 1987. Once employed again, I will have no choice but to face my fears. I can't say I'm looking forward to the adventure but one must put food on the table, right? Your notecard idea is good. I might try it myself. Dave I haven’t tried anything along these lines yet, but am waiting to get into a cognitive behavior therapy clinic here in Canada. The cost is covered by our healthcare system, so the wait list is very long. I’ve been waiting since December last year.

I’m in a support group for SA and many of our members have done well with CBT. Our facilitator is always encouraging us to keep thought records just as you described. I haven’t yet. Just lazy, really. Plus, I usually just avoid situations I suspect will make me anxious.

That’s all about to change, as I have decided to re-enter the work foce again after a 19 year hiatus. I’ve been self-employed since 1987. Once employed again, I will have no choice but to face my fears. I can’t say I’m looking forward to the adventure but one must put food on the table, right?

Your notecard idea is good. I might try it myself.

Dave

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