CMyX,
Thanks, I've tried a bunch of stuff in the past. Even hypnosis. Of course, we all want the quick fix and my problems require small steps that build on each other. I can definitely see a mood chart as a great tool to better understand what our triggers are. Yes, the meds are pretty much a crutch to get me out of a rut. Well, I was in a rut, but now I am sort of off the road in a ditch, lol.
Long story short, I hurt my back at work, eventually lost the job which wasn't entirely a bad thing as I hated it. I felt trapped there and was finally free to do something that made me happier. But I had another health issue last year. My self esteem and confidence only got worse the longer I was out of work to the point where now I feel like damaged goods. I do feel I have a lot to offer, but just can't seem to find a way to do all that is needed these days to get my foot in the door. And I don't feel very good about
myself right now... the very product that I have to sell in the job market.
People (family included) tell me to "get over it" but that just makes things worse. I'm an introvert so I tend to retreat and isolate when I'm having problems and I've only pushed people away in the process. But, of course, I'll never get back on the road without the help of others. The big problem is I haven't figured out where I want to go specifically and I desperately want to avoid just ending up in another rut. So here I am... lost.
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Originally Posted by CMyX
StrongerMan
I may be wrong but for what I understand.. Anti-depressant only helps for a short run..
Actually I think We share similar issue. But perhaps mine is not that bad. At times I feel insecure, have low self esteem and feeling negative about myself.. And I guess now I am facing social anxiety issue too.. Sometimes I feel myself withdrawn and lost.. But I realized, once in awhile I do feel good when I am with the my family and right group of people. Family's help is like a daily vitamin that helps to boost up ur immunity system (that's what I feel).
Recently I feel good when I do things that I like and I am good with.. It makes me feel good.. I tried one way (it may or may not work but worth a try).. I try talking to the mirror, trying to practice to speak confidently.. At first it seems to a little uncomfortable but.. After awhile it seems ok.. I guess I just have to get use to it.
Personally I guess u need to first be comfortable facing yourself before u can have confident in facing others. Perhaps u can also try doing something u like or something u r good at.
Currently I started doing a mood chart.. To monitor my emotions and mood.. For instance, When do I feel happy, sad, emotional, angry, depressed, anxiety, disappointment, negative and etc.. By doing so it will help me identify when and in what circumstances will this mood or thoughts occurs..
I don't know if these are useful for u or u have already done it before.. Truly I believe.. definitely there are some remedies worth trying.
All u have to do is keep trying..
U never try.. U never know..  |