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orangeTriangle4803
1,777 M Hopeful Heart
PathStep 351 Compassion hearts147 Forum posts61 Forum upvotes109 Current upvotes109 Age GroupAdult Last activeJune, 2023 Member sinceFebruary 16, 2022
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Women's Issues / by orangeTriangle4803
Last post
 April 26th, 2023
...See more I was not raised with a lot of female presence in my life. I have noticed recently how lacking in my ability to connect to other women. I would like to work on this and try to get more positive interactions with women, especially at work. Does anyone have any recommendations for how to go about this?
Shame
7 Cups Online Therapy / by orangeTriangle4803
Last post
 January 2nd, 2023
...See more Having some shame spirals about past actions that I though I had processed and let go of. Giving g myself a bit of a hard time for feeling this way. I realized I have been avoiding certain people thT would make me think about a time in my life I'm really not proud of myself for. It's hard to show compassion for myself sometimes. I know negative thoughts are not going to make it better. I'm thinking it's time to really put some effort Into therapy but I'm not sure how to start. Any advice on choosing a therapist?
Rollercoaster
Depression Support / by orangeTriangle4803
Last post
 December 28th, 2022
...See more I've been having a couple of good days. But now I'm overthinking it and waiting for the depression to take back over and it's ruining what l am sure is not that much time feeling ok. It's so annoying that even when I'm feeling good all I can think about is the fog rolling back in and taking over how I'm feeling. I'm grateful that I am having this time to feel ok but I wish with everything in me that it could last.
Sad
35 & Over Community / by orangeTriangle4803
Last post
 December 15th, 2022
...See more My job makes me sad. The work is fine but the people are so negative. I already fight anxiety and depression and dealing with them us miserable. I don't want to quit but I don't know how much longer I can take it. I've tried to turn it around but it's just so toxic. I'm confused. I font know what to do about it.
Anxiety monster
Anxiety Support / by orangeTriangle4803
Last post
 November 20th, 2022
...See more I keep focusing on certain thoughts and getting stuck in a loop. It's the same issues at work keep happening every day and my mind is swirling them around and I keep getting more and more stressed. I am trying to work through it and not let it out as anger at my co workers. I know that even though the issues are valid my, my reaction is over and beyond what is warranted for the situation. It's really difficult because the same people push my buttons every day but I'm realizing it's my issue to sort out how I am reacting. I would like to project calmness outward and not anger. I have hope because even a year ago I would have had an irrational outburst. I hope it's a sign of growth and managing my emotions s better. I am so grateful for having this place to vent to people who can understand anxiety and the way it can run your life without you.
Rough day
Anxiety Support / by orangeTriangle4803
Last post
 November 14th, 2022
...See more I had a terrible morning. My thoughts were running wild circles in my head. I was angry at everyone and everything. I had to really talk my self out it , countering the thoughts with facts and convincing myself it was OK. I hate it. It's hours of the day lost in your head trying to make sense of it all. I wish there was a off switch or at least a pause button. I feel ok now. I had to read for the rest of the day to keep my mind still but at least that worked for today. It's exhausting having to fight yourself all day. What do people do that don't have anxiety feel like? Just full of energy they can actually use in a productive manner? I'm jealous.
Ex anxiety
Relationship Stress / by orangeTriangle4803
Last post
 April 21st, 2023
...See more Spoke to my ex after a few years. Still a narcissistic gaslighting liar. I am feeling a lot of different things. Immensely relieved and grateful that I can see the truth of the behavior and that it's not my fault. Triggered and defensive of my hard earned peace. I really am appreciative of the Perspective I have gained and that I didn't not fall in the trap being laid to drag me back into a toxic situation. I'm realizing that as bad as the relationship was, it was worth it because of the growth I've experienced since. Sad they haven't grown and are still pretending to be victim of circumstance and not taking any accountability. Ugh.
Finances
35 & Over Community / by orangeTriangle4803
Last post
 September 29th, 2022
...See more Financial stress is really increasing my anxiety and depression. I'm trying not to focus on it but it's so difficult. It makes it hard to find solutions because my brain just keeps focusing on the negatives.
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