Throw Eeyore From The Train

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Monday, August 24, 2009
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Choo! Choo! Welcome aboard this train called life. We cover quite a bit of ground over the years, some uphill and some downhill. All the while, this train keeps moving. Lately, some passengers have reported seeing the world famous Eeyore on board. What's that? You do not remember Eeyore from Winnie t...

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Choo Choo, Throw Eeyore from the Train
Denise Coleman
Monday, August 24, 2009 at 03:34 PM

What a marvelous Post! Thank you for making such wonderful points using the wisdom and delight found in Winnie the Pooh!

Of the three tools you identify, I find I use the first two very effectively but I have difficulty in distancing myself from my own pessimistic thoughts, after all don't I know best how unlovable I am? But perhaps if I distract myself for a little while I won't keep thinking that and I will soon not think that way all the time. My thoughts will be taken up by whatever I am doing to distract myself, oh wait, could that be how I distance myself? I'll have to ask Winnie and Tigger the next time I take a walk through their part of the woods.

Thanks again,

Denise

re: Choo Choo, Throw Eeyore from the Train
Christina Lasich, MD
Monday, August 24, 2009 at 10:21 PM

Thank you for reading with an open heart and mind, two assets from childhood that become lost in this very adult world. Children are so resilient. If you become aware that your beliefs about yourself are not always true, then you can start distancing yourself from these unfounded beliefs. And you can find that deep down inside of you is Tigger too! Bouncing along with a light heart and spirit. Release the Tigger in you. And Bounce Bounce Bounce towards a healing happiness.

Ta Ta For Now (as Tigger would say)

Dr. Christina Lasich, MD

re: re: Choo Choo, Throw Eeyore from the Train
Denise Coleman
Tuesday, August 25, 2009 at 02:30 PM

Thank you for your feedback. I know I will never feel the same when I read Winnie the Pooh to my Grandson. How wonderful it would be to look at life through a child's eyes. I use forearm crutches when I am inside and while I have resented them for the last 15 years that I've used them, my Grandson, who is 1, thinks they are best things since sliced bread. He likes to hold them, just run his hands all over them, and laughs out loud when I make them dance for him. I want him to be familiar with them rather than fearful so I am thrilled he finds them so whimsical. I wish I had seen them that way when I first started using them. I've learned a lot through his baby eyes and reactions and I hope I will continue to as he grows older.

Thank you,

Denise Coleman

Throw Eeyore From The Train
Jonley
Friday, August 28, 2009 at 06:32 AM

I enjoyed reading this article.

BUT, while the three techniques sound great I personally find them very hard to implement??!!

One really needs a few good people to assist in this - or an elastic band on an area of the body that hurts when the band is snapped!! - negative conditioning etc.

Would this really work??

re: Throw Eeyore From The Train
Christina Lasich, MD
Sunday, August 30, 2009 at 08:25 PM

Change is always difficult. Half the battle is being aware that change is neccessary and possible. Having some trusty helpers like friends and family increases the chances for success. These team members can help (in a non-threatening manner) offer distraction, evidence contrary to the unfounded beliefs, or encouragement for distancing. Professional help is ideal BUT not always available. Books like Learned Optimism are good steps in the right direction. The most important strategy is flexible thinking and a smile.

Dr. Christina Lasich, MD