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Originally Posted by Skies
i think the outside stressors (burdensome issues with work, health, etc) are really impacting how I feel because I had so many at once and can't get everything caught up or smoothed out and then more get added on to the mix. And too much at once in a short period weakened my resilience.
Think of something like bubble gum. Blow a bubble and the gum thins out and eventually breaks. Well, there are too many 'thin' spots now in several different places, so things are affecting me more.
I had a medical procedure this morning and had an episode of PTSD from it. That's what i mean, it's too much consecutive and cumulative. But there's really no breaks right now, i'm trying a lot of things to help myself but it doesn't change the stuff coming in.
It is true there are ups and down to the emotional aspects. Thanks for the encouragement and support Trace. Hope you have a good weekend.  |
Totally understandable. I have chronic pain, allergies are kicking my butt, I am on a Home Owners Assoc board and everyone wants something done now, and there's no way of keeping everyone happy, then dealing with therapy, CPTSD...., not having a job, it's a lot to deal with. No one would survive all that at once. So what we have to do is break it down into manageable pieces, make a list and see what has to be done now and what can wait. What issues I have control over and what issues I have no control over. Those I have no control over do not deserve my time or worry. You shouldn't put goals so high that they unattainable, but then again you want them high enough that it does require some work. Like therapy, if it's easy, it's not helping.
Whenever you feel overwhelmed come here and talk it out with people who care and understand. We will get through this, we are strong survivors for making it this far. Now that we have the support of each other we are even stronger. You have a wonderful weekend as well, try to relax and do something good for yourself.