Self Loathing
Hi, and thank you in advance. I don’t want to start the day, because I get so overwhelmed. My mind’s a mess. It’s like I don’t even know how to live anymore..
@LittleHopeInDark I'm so sorry you have a hard time. Is there something that usually helps you when you experience this?
@LittleHopeInDark
It sounds like you're really struggling with feeling overwhelmed and lost right now. It's completely understandable to feel that way, especially when facing a challenging start to the day. Would you like to talk more about what's been weighing on your mind?
@LittleHopeInDark you just described me yesterday. Luckily we always know the sun will shine again tommorow ❤ I'm sorry your struggling right now. I know what will help you feel better, a giant tiny hug ❤❤ squeezes you tightly ❤ let's you know everything will be ok ❤
Start by saying to yourself, “(Your name), Everything is going to be okay).”
Repeat it over and over until you get up. Then get up and get out of your confinement. Walk to tye letterbox check your mail, Take the rubbish out at the same time. Small, basic steps help.
@LittleHopeInDark my advice which you can take or leave. Find a constructive outlet for your emotions. Do something that you can Chanel these feelings into and let it out. Worse thing you can do is just let them boil so try to do something with them.
@WilliamLadd2001
William
I also struggle with self loathing. Being Busy has not change that at all for me.
@Gettingbettertoday I'm not talking about being busy. I'm saying get a hobby that can help you channel negative emotions into something productive.
@WilliamLadd2001
I don't know how to get rid of negative emotions by engaging in activities. Like I said they only distract me. They are there when I am done.
I blacksmith most weekends for the last several years. This keeps me busy for 4 to 5 hours and is productive. I still don't enjoy it, I was told that I would once I restarted doing it, and that the physical activity would also help.
@Gettingbettertoday Blacksmithing? What do you make? I love working with metal, cutting and welding, it's so solid yet malleable too. I have friends who create fantastic art pieces which are donated all around Spain. If you are creating art would you mind sharing some photos?
@David57
We don't make any art pieces. Yesterday we made a pair of lantern hooks. We mostly make utility items and knifes.
@LittleHopeInDarkOur I am hearing you! Our brains can be such a minefield of thoughts! I hope this little graphic can bring you some inspiration for your day.
@LittleHopeInDark
You are not alone. I feel like that I am just going through the motions of living everyday. I hope you find the support and healing that you need.
@LittleHopeInDark
I'm so sorry I've felt the same way one several occasions everything will work out it always does.
This is me, every.single.day. I miss being a functioning adult, having a sense of self, having motivation and a desire to DO. Because these days u just don't. Don't want to do anything. Don't know how to. And even when I try, I experience panic attacks that lead me into isolating and playing games on my phone, something, anything to distract me. Just the most basic self care is totally neglected... and Idk how to pull myself out. So I totally understand what you're saying and you aren't alone 🫂
@LittleHopeInDark
I felt that way for more than a month, each day I am like a robot functioning. I can't focus on anything but my problems and worries. I want to say bye bye to this world. My life is a mess, everything is a mess. But when I thought my life is really over and there's no hope. Slowly things suddenly fell into place again. And I know I haven't found that happiness and peace I longed for. But I am glad that I didn't give up.
I know it's not easy and every day still is a struggle for me. I put on this fake smile at work, cause I don't like them gossiping about me and my personal issues.
Hang in there. Just breathe and take each day a time.
