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Old Dec 18, 2011, 02:33 PM
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I don't know all your details but I think the main problem is your PTSD. I had this after my house was broken into while I was in the house. I didn't know what it was but now I recognize this is what I had. Most sufferers of this are super sensitive with many jumbled thoughts and feelings. They react differently because of this condition.

I don't think there's a simple answer but one tip I can offer is, try to simplify things and filter your thoughts. If you're having a day where you feel completely overwhelmed - find some quiet time and put those worries aside. Try practicing mindfulness - this means concentrating fully on the task and don't let the negative barge in. Try a small goal for one day - tell yourself you're going to live in the present moment for one day. This means not worrying about the past or problems.

Your intentions to help are good but you have to be realistic - you can't solve all the problems of others. Even if you might be making perfect sense, the person might not be ready to use what your trying to tell them. If you had all the answers for everyone's problems, then you would be able to solve your problems too. If you work on simplifying your thoughts, this might help. Some people fall into the rescuer role - they worry and want to solve problems too much.

Regarding feeling misunderstood here - if you have 2 countries who don't like each other...a person can come in and try to see each one's side but since they're so divided it doesn't help either side. It's like having two neighbors who are enemies and you're sitting on their fence....after a while you'll need to put your foot somewhere or let them solve their own problems. When I sense someone wants real advice, I try to be honest without sugar coating it. I believe your intentions are good though, but be selective with how much you give out and how much you expect of yourself/others.
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Last edited by lynn P.; Dec 18, 2011 at 03:04 PM.
Thanks for this!
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