10 Simple Strategies to Eliminate Pointless Worries

re: 10 Simple Strategies to Eliminate Pointless Worries

healthstar — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 14:00:48 GMT

I agree. Worrying doesn't help us one bit, in fact, it makes our health go down hill. We need to remember these tips, and others, next time we start worrying about what someone said or what would happen if....

Live healthy!
Mirdza
Helping People Lead Healthier Lives

re: 10 Simple Strategies to Eliminate Pointless Worries

Witch Doctor — Sun, 27 May 2007 04:53:21 GMT

Worry can arm us, or it can disarm us. Dr. Mercola wisely states it's the pointless worries we should eliminate, and acknowledges there are enough real worries. This is consistent with Worry: Controlling it and Using it Wisely by Dr. Edward Hallowell (he also wrote the popular ADD book Driven to Distraction). I highly recommend this book for anyone who has let worry disarm them. Hallowell's thesis is that worry is like blood pressure: you need a healthy level of it to function as a human being, but it can get out of control and destroy you. But don't seek to end all worry; someone who doesn't worry is likely to become a psychopath. Proper worry drives us to corrective action and betterment.

Witch Doctor wishes you healthy, productive and life-sustaining worries.

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tato — Fri, 25 May 2007 00:30:00 GMT

This was me, (a worrier, etc.) not so long ago. Ms. Tuttle's EFT looks interesting. EFT mirrors a lot of the 'suppressed' writings of around 100 years ago, ''The Master Key System'' by Charles Haanel was banned by the Church for most of the 20th Century for being too powerful, Until it 'resurfaced' about 15 years ago, now being back in print. Think about it, if you have power over yourself, it takes away power from the clergy! U.S. Andersen is also a marvelous author, and the amazing, but simple reads by author Vernon Howard just may put 'shrinks' out of business, if these works were better known to the public.

re: 10 Simple Strategies to Eliminate Pointless Worries

Rogway — Thu, 24 May 2007 07:34:36 GMT

All are very interesting comments. As I read them, I thought back to a few days ago when I went through a spell. Man, was I fit to be tied! I didn't know if I was worring about the past, the future or what. All I know, I was more than totaly stressed out. All day for no reason I could think of, I was so upset and anxious I couldn't even do anything with myself. I kept trying to find what was it. No answer. Something had to happen because I can't remember the last time I was in a shape like that. Then, after I couldn't stand myself anymore, I took a st. johns wort pill and after a while finally calmed down. Then I began doing EFT and finally I thought I might have found the trouble. Could it have been something I ate. I had for a late night snack the night before, and for breakfast that morning a bowl of the same cereal. I don't guess I can say which brand, but it is one of the well known originals. I stayed up until 2PM still fighting the jitters that night before I came back to myself, and thought about it. There was no other explination. Unless, one of those upsetting thoughts came from my subconcious that I heard sometimes can, and ate at me. Wow, am I glad that's over. However, I believe that sometimes the unaware thoughts I have can create havoc so I am guessing it's a toss up of what it could have been. But, I haven't ate anymore cereal. Come to think of it, I just don't feel so right when I do eat that kind of food. Maybe I'll refrain from it .

re: 10 Simple Strategies to Eliminate Pointless Worries

A.M.E. — Wed, 23 May 2007 16:23:42 GMT

I know from personal experience, that worry brings sickness with it. Physical sickness. When I decided to not let worry have any place in my life I noticed that my health increased greatly. I used to go to the doctor 2 to 3 times a week. I hardly go even once a year now...other than for checkups.

I too really liked the tip about looking at yourself when you "believe someone is making you angry". My pastor taught on this one Sunday quite a while back. He told everyone to point at themselves and say, "I make me so angry."

re: 10 Simple Strategies to Eliminate Pointless Worries

PepperR23 — Wed, 23 May 2007 15:55:21 GMT

For many years I spent a great deal of time and energy worrying due to my chronic illness and pain. Now, the totally new and so much healthier person that I am, thanks to following the wonderful advice and learning found here at Mercola.com., can take the time to savor the intense thrill of being alive! I have also found that deep-breathing and some gentle yoga exercises have really helped me to cast aside my concerns and concentrate on wellness. I believe that prayer and having a thankful heart helps too.

re: 10 Simple Strategies to Eliminate Pointless Worries

mmc88121 — Wed, 23 May 2007 15:55:10 GMT

They only person who controls your reactions is you. All the suggestions are very practical, and like Uncle Russ says they work.

Mary

re: 10 Simple Strategies to Eliminate Pointless Worries

Josh Rubin — Wed, 23 May 2007 15:13:02 GMT

Fear creates irritability, creates anger, creates worry, creates inability to let go!
- 5 Elemental Acupuncuture

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Russ Bianchi — Wed, 23 May 2007 13:59:30 GMT

Very sound, sane, and sober suggestions here, and they WORK!!!