When will this feeling of being trapped ever leave me?

Absolutely yes, it is possible for the experience of being trapped to leave you. I feel that the feeling of being trapped very much correlates to two different situations. The first being situations that we feel hopeless about/feel powerless to change. The second being situations that are actually out of control that we need to accept (such as needing to distance ourselves from toxic parents that won't change for example). There's a different remedy depending on which situation this is for you. Side note: It is important to work on accepting all of our experiences at face value, even the ones that we intent to change/don't like. The ACT (Acceptance and commitment therapy) training is great for learning this exact mindset. In first situation, it's important to figure out exactly why you feel trapped. Is it a self-esteem issue? Do you have imposter syndrome? Do you genuinely need to build certain skills to be able to overcome the situation? Is it depression/anxiety lying to you telling you that you can never overcome the situation? It's very important to figure out exactly what it is in your situation that is holding you back and work on it so that you can develop some confidence in yourself and your abilities. In the second situation, it sounds like some acceptance is in order. acceptance doesn't mean the situation is okay, nor does it mean that you don't try and make changes with the way you engage with the situation, it just means that you accept that this situation is what it is, and to a certain degree, maybe even completely, that this situation is out of your control/not your fault. I find that acceptance and compassion for ourselves and everything in our lives is the bedrock for how we should handle our lives

Feeling trapped feels like it will stay with you forever, trust me it's not forever. I felt trapped recently, and I really thought I couldn't get out of it no matter how hard I tried. People were telling me to just remove myself from that environment but I was very hesitant. What worked for me was first identifying why I felt trapped, and what was causing it. Once I found that out, I talked to my friends about it and got their opinions because they see what you may not realize yourself at first. Depending on the situation, it will be tough to get yourself out of this trap. But once you gather up the strength to do it, the feeling will leave. Don't try to rush it, because the feeling does take a while to leave. I still feel the feelings after months, but I'm glad that I removed that feeling at the same time.

Feelings of being trapped have occured many times throughout my life and I know that it is hard for people to handle. But what I like to say is that life goes on, smile, look to the future not to the past. And with this life will start looking up. And the sun will start shining again. With every goal, you set you will start to feel lighter which will, in turn, help you feel less stressed. Stress is a major cause for feeling trapped or specifically claustrophobia. It is the main reason behind almost every issue. What I can say by this is that take deep breath look to the future and constantly create goals for yourself.

It is important to always have some sort of control of our feelings. All feelings, even this one, come and go. Happiness and contentment is not an end goal. You need the low to appreciate the high, keep your head up. Occupy yourself with things you enjoy and don't be afraid to reach out for help. You deserve to get yourself the best care possible. As humans, we are exposed to all different types of feelings that could be caused by our own actions or the actions of others. What is most important is that we stay clear with ourselves, make ourselves happy and not harm anyone around us.

I believe when you start believing in yourself and your worth. Once you find within yourself that you are worthy, you will see a huge change in your life. Life is worth to live, and you are what you make it! Never doubt yourself. Always believe that you can do it. Believing in yourself is such a huge step to take, but I am sure it is a decision you will never regret! Be surrounded to those who love and support you. Having those supportive people in your life can really help shape you into the best version of yourself.

I have felt trapped before, it's not an easy feeling to face but I learned to overcome it. I focused on self-care and made listening to myself a priority. I learned to accept the circumstances for what it is and to be happy and embrace myself. The feeling of being trapped placed me in a dark place but I was able to find the light at the end of the tunnel. I learned to be more patient with myself, to really become more attentive to my own feelings, and to let go of negativity. This has allowed me to feel refreshed and liberated and I no longer had any feeling so being trapped. -Lexi

I can relate to this feeling in a couple of different ways. The first way is the literal fear of being trapped, that is my agoraphobia and claustrophobia. I have GAD that gets triggered because of this phobias. After 5-6 years in therapy, I have learnt that this feeling of anxiety won't really leave me. It will lessen, sure, but it won't completely vanish. I have to continue with my life with the thought that I will forever need to be dependent on someone, and that is just a part of my life. It can feel hopeless, because I've lived majority of my life carefree and independently, and to come to terms with something like this is jarring. Secondly, I feel trapped because I know that my home environment aggravates my mental health, but I also don't have any other support system atm that will be able to help me the way my family is. I feel trapped because to heal I have to leave home, but I can't leave home because I'm not healed. It's something I don't pay much attention to because it's one of those things that can't be solved now. Future me will have to deal with that, I guess. I can't give you a solid answer, but what I will say is that if you have even a few things you love, it makes things easier. If you don't have things you love, then this is the best time to start discovering what is it you love and are passionate about.

We’ve all been there: you’ve been with a partner for some time, and you’re starting to feel unhappy. Maybe your partner isn’t treating you well, or maybe you just want something more for yourself. But as unhappy as relationships can sometimes be, we often don’t leave them right away. Are you feeling trapped in an unhappy relationship? Here are five steps you can take to start getting your confidence back and make an assertive decision about the future of your relationship. You have the power to get unstuck. Sometimes, we feel trapped in a relationship not because we’re unhappy with our partner, but because we’re feeling stuck in other parts of our lives.

I believe that it is really difficult to go through this. It is a feeling that we all have, it is natural for human beings I guess. Sometimes our reality gets so complicated that it is hard to understand it all and I guess that's when the "being trapped" feeling comes. But for sure there are good things in life that can make us feel relief, sometimes we just need to talk about what we are feeling and why do we think we feel like that because that way we can understand we are not alone at all, that everyone feels like that sometimes and that it is completely ok. Also sometimes changing little habits on your day by day can really help you see things differently, for example doing some exercise, breathing exercises, going for a walk. I hope this was helpful.

When you look beyond yourself, experience the life as it is, with selflessness. Without too many expectations and accepting reality sooner. By spreading love and compassion. Experiencing the freedom by exploring new areas than concerned with limited set of things that bother you. Working with purpose. Giving meaning to your existence. Being disciplined. Taking higher responsibilities than yesterday. Being in the right direction towards the goal you've set for yourself. Making small continuous improvements. Living courageously. Becoming useful. Being truthful or honest to yourself. Monitoring and identifying yourself to see when you feel trapped, and Seeking help from the experts.