Posted by fleeting flutterby on April 29, 2009, at 15:28:36
In reply to Giving up (*potentially triggering*), posted by Amelia_in_StPaul on April 29, 2009, at 14:22:38
I'm sorry you are struggling so. It's a rough place to be when things seems so negative.
I'm not much good at helping-- though, I'd like to say something that I hope might help in some way. and that is -- Please, please try hard not to compare yourself with others. (i know it's hard, I find myself doing it too) There will always be people that appear to have more, those that look better, those that seem happier..... it's like the dog chasing his tail..... it's a circle that goes on and on....
I was told when I feel really low-- to make a list of things I can be thankful for.... maybe that would help you?? I know it seems a bit corny, but it may help.
like-- I would write--
1.-- I can walk, see and hear.-- for that I am thankful
2.-- I have food in my fridge and dishes in my cupboard.-- for that I am thankful
3.-- I have a bicycle and can now ride it in the warmer weather.-- for that I am thankful
.... to name a few.....things have been overwhelmingly upsetting lately for me also.... I don't think I'd be here today if I didn't keep the "thankful list" in my mind.
I hope you will feel better about yourself and your present place in life real soon.
thinking of you,
flutterby-mandy
poster:fleeting flutterby
thread:893471
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