How are you coping today? #7

indigo1015 · Jan 25, 2023 at 11:18 AM

Meh— I think I’m having a thirdlife crisis lol

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TheGal · Jan 25, 2023 at 06:02 PM

I may have lost a friend so the sadness is just starting to set in.

Also, I am very worried that there might be a world war. I'm trying not to watch too much news, but I don't live alone and the TV is very often on, so I hear it. The possibility really stresses me out. And I feel so sad and helpless.

Breaking Dawn · Jan 25, 2023 at 07:21 PM

Talking to myself in the best ways I can think of. Things from my bag of tricks, the way I like to say it. It's been a little bit extra hard lately, but I know much worse is out there, & I am very lucky in so many wonderful ways.

Breaking Dawn · Jan 25, 2023 at 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by TheGal

I may have lost a friend so the sadness is just starting to set in.

Also, I am very worried that there might be a world war. I'm trying not to watch too much news, but I don't live alone and the TV is very often on, so I hear it. The possibility really stresses me out. And I feel so sad and helpless.

Dear @TheGal, I hope you didn't lose your friend.

And about the scary news, the pendulum swings back again, almost always, doesn't it?

❤️ God bless you, TheGal!

TheGal · Jan 25, 2023 at 08:13 PM

Thank you, @Breaking Dawn

I called my friend and expressed my feelings and we worked it out. Yay!! I'm so very pleased and we feel closer, it seems...

The pendulum does swing. For many, though, they (we/I) have not lived tough economic times like the Great Depression, and also world war, now climate change, and Covid. It all seems like too much. I don't want to catastrophize, but I am worried on top of my own woes... I hope things improve... I was in the grocery store and had such a difficult time (with anxiety!) over the price everything costs now, and how prices have gone up in such a short time. Then, I thought about the state of the world and felt scared and so sad. My anxiety took off and I had to go straight home.

Breaking Dawn · Jan 25, 2023 at 09:49 PM

God bless you, @TheGal! And we do have each other here.

TheGal · Jan 25, 2023 at 09:59 PM

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God bless you, @TheGal! And we do have each other here.

Very true! and much needed!

Thank you so much Breaking Dawn!!

Breaking Dawn · Jan 25, 2023 at 10:05 PM

At this moment I am realizing that I am very lucky to be here with you. I am able to cope much of the time because I see I'm not alone & so many really good people are here.

Gasplessy · Jan 26, 2023 at 04:54 AM

I miss the era before 2016/2017
Not a nostalgic person but I had a normal average life and hopes
I wish I had managed myself better, but I would have never imagined a future like this
I cant believe it, five years of nonsense and abuse and as much as I blame myself, this is out of control and i won't fight, i don't fight in these conditions, it is objectively too much

TheGal · Jan 27, 2023 at 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Gasplessy

I miss the era before 2016/2017
Not a nostalgic person but I had a normal average life and hopes
I wish I had managed myself better, but I would have never imagined a future like this
I cant believe it, five years of nonsense and abuse and as much as I blame myself, this is out of control and i won't fight, i don't fight in these conditions, it is objectively too much

I feel pretty much the same, but would push the dates back farther.

I think I need to forgive myself, offer self-compassion and acceptance.

But all that seems easier said than done.

Discombobulated · Jan 27, 2023 at 08:50 AM

Today is cold but bright and sunny, that helps a lot. I’ve got lots of things to do but relaxing right now.

TishaBuv · Jan 27, 2023 at 09:28 AM

My emotions are stable and holding. Yay!

Breaking Dawn · Jan 27, 2023 at 01:00 PM

I've been reading on the internet & here, & posting.

Jan 27, 2023 at 03:04 PM

TheGal is a amazing wonderful person on this forum and in the universes

indigo1015 · Jan 27, 2023 at 03:42 PM

I’m in a really bad way— I feel completely used and taken for granted. I tried to talk to my mom and she says she can’t talk because she’s waiting to hear back from my gran’s retirement home, they just had to take my gran to the hospital. I have $67.86 in the bank right now. I hate my job. Everything is collapsing.

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TishaBuv · Jan 28, 2023 at 09:43 AM

I’m putting off and dreading calling my mother. She spewed venom at me yesterday, totally uncalled for. Dr. Ramani says just go no contact and you will be alright. I can’t fathom really doing that but it sure is tempting. I now look at all these interactions as feeling getting zapped by a bug zapper. I get zapped quite a lot. It is incredibly strange and disorienting to be reading a book about healing from trauma while I am still in it. The book literally says they hope you are not still with your abuser. Um…yes, I am…

Discombobulated · Jan 28, 2023 at 10:09 AM

I feel a bit weird and spaced today and I think it might be the new medication. I’m staying home quietly.

AliceKate · Jan 28, 2023 at 12:37 PM

I woke up at 3 am needing to go to the loo. I don't remember what I had dreamt before, but I had like almost woken up for what felt like hours. I came pretty close to a panic attack. I wanted to write here, but I suddenly felt super tired and just went back to sleep instead. It was okay in the morning, but now my anxiety is higher again. Not as high though. I mean, I know I had a stressful week, but it surprises me that it is affecting me this much.

Breaking Dawn · Jan 28, 2023 at 01:00 PM

I am trying very hard to look at my problems from different angles. So far today I'm sort of inching my way towards fulfilling my dreams & goals. But I'm also reminding myself that something is better than nothing, & to not give up, to keep trying.

Deilla · Jan 28, 2023 at 06:21 PM

I went for a drive and I've cried a lot.

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indigo1015 Grand Member Member Since Dec 2010 Location: Westminster, CO USA Posts: 781 13 8 hugs given	Jan 25, 2023 at 11:18 AM #101 Meh— I think I’m having a thirdlife crisis lol Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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TheGal Grand Member Member Since Aug 2022 Location: The House Posts: 984 1 631 hugs given	Jan 25, 2023 at 06:02 PM #102 I may have lost a friend so the sadness is just starting to set in. Also, I am very worried that there might be a world war. I'm trying not to watch too much news, but I don't live alone and the TV is very often on, so I hear it. The possibility really stresses me out. And I feel so sad and helpless.
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Breaking Dawn Legendary Member Since Sep 2019 Location: USA Posts: 16,689 (SuperPoster!) 4 42.2k hugs given	Jan 25, 2023 at 09:49 PM #106 God bless you, @TheGal! And we do have each other here. __________________ "Every moment is a fresh beginning." (T. S. Eliot) "Problems are not stop signs, they are guidelines."(Robert H. Schiuller) * * * * * *
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Breaking Dawn Legendary Member Since Sep 2019 Location: USA Posts: 16,689 (SuperPoster!) 4 42.2k hugs given	Jan 25, 2023 at 10:05 PM #108 At this moment I am realizing that I am very lucky to be here with you. I am able to cope much of the time because I see I'm not alone & so many really good people are here. __________________ "Every moment is a fresh beginning." (T. S. Eliot) "Problems are not stop signs, they are guidelines."(Robert H. Schiuller) * * * * * *
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Discombobulated Grand Magnate Member Since Oct 2019 Location: UK Posts: 4,684 (SuperPoster!) 4 11.6k hugs given	Jan 27, 2023 at 08:50 AM #111 Today is cold but bright and sunny, that helps a lot. I’ve got lots of things to do but relaxing right now.
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TishaBuv Legendary Member Since Dec 2014 Location: USA Posts: 10,181 (SuperPoster!) 9 1,869 hugs given	Jan 27, 2023 at 09:28 AM #112 My emotions are stable and holding. Yay! __________________ "And don't say it hasn't been a little slice of heaven, 'cause it hasn't!" . About Me--T
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Breaking Dawn Legendary Member Since Sep 2019 Location: USA Posts: 16,689 (SuperPoster!) 4 42.2k hugs given	Jan 27, 2023 at 01:00 PM #113 I've been reading on the internet & here, & posting. __________________ "Every moment is a fresh beginning." (T. S. Eliot) "Problems are not stop signs, they are guidelines."(Robert H. Schiuller) * * * * * *
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Anonymous32448 Guest Posts: n/a	Jan 27, 2023 at 03:04 PM #114 TheGal is a amazing wonderful person on this forum and in the universes
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indigo1015 Grand Member Member Since Dec 2010 Location: Westminster, CO USA Posts: 781 13 8 hugs given	Jan 27, 2023 at 03:42 PM #115 I’m in a really bad way— I feel completely used and taken for granted. I tried to talk to my mom and she says she can’t talk because she’s waiting to hear back from my gran’s retirement home, they just had to take my gran to the hospital. I have $67.86 in the bank right now. I hate my job. Everything is collapsing. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Discombobulated Grand Magnate Member Since Oct 2019 Location: UK Posts: 4,684 (SuperPoster!) 4 11.6k hugs given	Jan 28, 2023 at 10:09 AM #117 I feel a bit weird and spaced today and I think it might be the new medication. I’m staying home quietly.
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Deilla Legendary Wise Elder Member Since Oct 2017 Location: Limsa Lominsa Posts: 29,401 (SuperPoster!) 6 49.2k hugs given	Jan 28, 2023 at 06:21 PM #120 I went for a drive and I've cried a lot. __________________ ‘Live for now,’ ‘This too shall pass,’ ‘Everything is happening for my good.’
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