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I actually did a self check in today! My takeaway: I have been in an extremely good place since April, and I'm the happiest I've ever been in like 5 yrs ✨ Currently, so many doors are opening for me at the same time. I would have never imagined I would be where I am right now, wasn't my plan. I know change is inevitable and necessary for growth, but man, it can be scary! I've never felt these feelings and lived these moments, and I don't know what to make of it sometimes. I get so anxious when something good happens, when will I go back to feeling horrible? How will this be ruined? I'm getting better at not thinking this way, but I have moments where I remember, yeah, I struggle with my depression/anxiety immensely, but what's the point of anticipating its comeback? I've done so much work this past year and have learned to love myself and be my own bff <3 But I still feel lonely at times. I have amazing friends/fam and fill my days with things that bring me joy but at the end of the day it is just me, myself, and I. Days like these I wish I could share my life with someone else. But that's not the case... so why feed into it.... I love life and I love feeling sad temporarily. Its all gonna work out, no need to stress
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Hell yeah dude happiest in 5 years is AMAZING. Whatever comes next, that is still a huge accomplishment and proof that happier times can come with patience and commitment. I’ve been figuring things out on that front myself so I know it can be exhausting and discouraging at times, but you should be completely proud of yourself through it all because times like these prove the remarkable human in you is stronger than the unwelcome (but unfortunately present) disease of mental illness.
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🌎In a world and in a political landscape where it is so easy to despair, looking into the eyes of another human being and really listening while they speak means so much. The more you seek connection with others, the more opportunities for joy and belonging will open up to you. It is so easy to feel downtrodden, isolated and afraid nowadays. My own tendency to isolate in times of stress and sadness has often left me little energy to think outside of myself and my immediate circle. There are times to turn inward, but it is so much more valuable when those times of reflection are met with connection. I, like so many, have had unhealthy ways of coping with my own traumas and grief, my insecurities and broken heart. Over the last year, I have put in real work to better myself, to respect myself, and in garnering this renewed self-love, I've found I have more to give tenfold. Eating well and moving my body really does wonders, gives me more energy and inspiration to take care of myself, and by proxy those around me. I suddenly want to read more, cook more, engage in more meaningful conversation, take on new projects with friends that will enrich our lives.
I've been feeling so existential and sentimental recently, in an extreme way I've never experienced before, because it is paired with the efforts I've made to treat myself differently and better. For the first time in what feels like a very long time, I actually find myself wanting to make the most of my life, of life in general, instead of lying in wait for some invisible, impending threat, or even merely waiting for things to maybe work out in an acceptable, tepid way someday. I want to make the most of everything. I think this is the key to sustained happiness and hopefulness–—listening to what your body wants, treating it as well as you can, and using the stamina you achieve to connect with others and be present in the world. It may all be doomed, but I still see beauty around me simply by not turning away from it anymore, enough beauty to really, really believe that it is such an exquisite accident to be alive.
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long rant but ive recently been transitioning from feeling immense joy from those around me to overwhelming burdens crushing my spirit.
i mean, the guy i was talking to for a while ends things because hes "going through a lot," which can be reasonable (if we were 15), and my ex texts me the same day asking to rekindle things (hell no.)
of course i would feel overwhelmed, but now that im past those situations ive come to the realization that i should probably start focusing on myself.
ive been feeling happy for a while because i forced myself to be around those who make me happy, causing myself to feel discomfort in times of isolation.
i think its time to sit in the sun and embrace this weird transition in my life.
i mean, the guy i was talking to for a while ends things because hes "going through a lot," which can be reasonable (if we were 15), and my ex texts me the same day asking to rekindle things (hell no.)
of course i would feel overwhelmed, but now that im past those situations ive come to the realization that i should probably start focusing on myself.
ive been feeling happy for a while because i forced myself to be around those who make me happy, causing myself to feel discomfort in times of isolation.
i think its time to sit in the sun and embrace this weird transition in my life.
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Since some big life changes that have left me feeling incredibly alone. I’ve had time to reflect on it and I wanted to share what has helped me so far..
1. loneliness, in its solitude, is an emotion, a way in which we feel. I’ve found it so difficult to stop thinking ‘I have no one and I am alone’. but try to replace it with ‘I am feeling lonely right now, how can I stop this?’ Everything is temporary, including this feeling.
2. Find autonomy with your time. When I became lonely I soon became depressed. A vicious cycle of feeling lonely but only refining yourself to your bed and room. You don’t need to do things with people to help this feeling. Just do the thing! find hobbies and activities that you enjoy first. It gives you more autonomy and confidence.
3. You probably don’t need that person that you think will ‘fix’ the problem. How you feel should not be dependent on anyone but yourself.
Any other tips? I still feel like shit. It’s just some realisations I’ve had. *pic because nice*
1. loneliness, in its solitude, is an emotion, a way in which we feel. I’ve found it so difficult to stop thinking ‘I have no one and I am alone’. but try to replace it with ‘I am feeling lonely right now, how can I stop this?’ Everything is temporary, including this feeling.
2. Find autonomy with your time. When I became lonely I soon became depressed. A vicious cycle of feeling lonely but only refining yourself to your bed and room. You don’t need to do things with people to help this feeling. Just do the thing! find hobbies and activities that you enjoy first. It gives you more autonomy and confidence.
3. You probably don’t need that person that you think will ‘fix’ the problem. How you feel should not be dependent on anyone but yourself.
Any other tips? I still feel like shit. It’s just some realisations I’ve had. *pic because nice*
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