fm,
Originally Posted By: flowmom
Smart sister says she thinks that I actually have made real progress and done the work, but that the ADs helped to do it.
Very smart sister, I'd say.
Originally Posted By: flowmom
So I'm going to reframe not as "fake detachment" but as ADs gave me a boost towards getting the "first wave" of detachment.
I like this reframing. Good, healthy attitude.
Originally Posted By: flowmom
The decrease in anxiety is quite noticeable and it's a relief.
God, isn't it, though?
Originally Posted By: flowmom
... I'm actually able to choose to release the thought and think about something else rather than getting stuck in an anxiety spiral about it.
Man, do I remember being there! And "spiral" is the only word that adequately describes it!

Good for you all around, fm!

p.s.: If I may ask, what is the nature of your work that involves going hiking with clients?

Gardener

"My soul, be satisfied with flowers,
With fruit, with weeds even; but gather them
In the one garden you may call your own."
Cyrano deBergerac