Being alone with overwhelming emotions
Hi there,
I'm still new here on 7 Cups but I thought I'd try to make a post like this too..
So with everything going on I find it really hard lately to deal with my emotions. I know that I should let them have their space, and that it's important to feel emotions as they come. But I can't simply feel emotions, I always try to find a solution to whatever caused said emotion. It's difficult to share all that with my friends because I feel bad for always dumping everything on them, especially in a time that is hard on everyone.. I don't know where to put my emotions and I'm terrified of them overwhelming me without having any kind of control over them..
On top of that I'm just super lonely, want to be with my friends and feel deeply alone with my thoughts.
Anyone else have that issue?
How do I know when I've given my emotions enough space? How do I help myself get through these times on my own?
@Nessa1402
what you typed is what i would have typed.
What i've been doing is having time pass. sometimes it goes quickly sometimes slowly. The worry and anxiety can get so bad that every minute feels like an eternity. I feel overwealmed with all sorts of emotions, i can't even find definitions for a lot of them. I feel like I have no control over the situation. I've been going to constant "Zoom" support groups, listening to music, talkng to God, and pretty much i have just been waiting out for each emotion to fade away. Yet more fade in. I would suggest keeping yourself busy with something for the mean time so you can get some time away from feeling all emotions. Just that little bit of time makes a difference. Fight through the feelings and find the source of each emotion and fight through that too. There is no way to get out of this painless. I hope and pray that you feel and get better.
@RealTree3
Thank you so much for your empathy and support! The Zoom support groups seem something I could look into!
I hope you can also find a good way to get though this.
@Nessa1402
I go to Communities for Recovery every morning at 10am CST. It's a Community check-in group. It's free you dont have to be a "Member" or anything. If your interested I can give you the Meeting ID and PW.
@RealTree3
I don't know if I'll be able to make it but I'd love to look into it! Thank you so much. Do you need any of my contact information?
@Nessa1402 i feel you. but honestly i think this is all part of you becoming a better "you". your friends are your friends for a reason. they love you and care for you. trust me they'd much rather hear your problems then have to live thinking you're okay when you're not. try talking to them seperatley or together and have a small open conversation on how everything is and explain how you're feeling. they probably feel this way too and it'll create a stronger bond:)
@tinaa31
That's a very nice way of looking at it! Thank you so much for your support!