POSITIVENESS is a strength | Elin Härkönens blogg

I recognize this from last time I had a similar trauma. The feeling of being super happy and on the same time super sad. I am so thankful it didn't get worse, that I was strong and that my muscles saved me. I was lucky. I am alive and I will recover... and nothing else really matter. But on the same time I can't help to feel sad. I remember this feeling of guilt . (I felt guilty a lot 4,5 years ago.... guilty for feeling sad) That you feel that you almost have to appoligize for feeling sad.

"You should just be happy you're alive...." (and of course you are happy, but sometimes it just have to be OK to feel that the situation you have ended up in SUCKS.) Since I've been through a trauma like this before (unfortunately) I have experiences other people might be missing... and I am trying to see it as a STRENGTH .

A strength that will help me get through this as quick as possible. I have learnt so much about myself, my body, my mind, feelings, emotions.... I've learnt how to deal with negative thoughts, how to deal with feelings of misery, pain... I've learnt how to deal with all of my extra ENERGY I can't use atm. (yes I am an "over-active" person and it's hard to be forced to be still) I've learnt so much. I've also learnt how to deal with other peoples reactions, reflections, comments, messages. I've learnt that some people really care and others don't.

One of the best things I've learnt is to ALWAYS trying to see things POSITIVE. We can affect our brain more than many people think. A positive thought in the morning when you wake up, can change your entire day. I've been doing that for the last 4,5 years and it has helped me to stay positive, every day. When you end up in tough situations in life, it is even more important. Something I am trying my best to do now. POSITIVE thinking and s urrounding myself with POSITIVE people who makes me happy. TRY IT