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I Have Anxiety

I think so much bad stuff has happened in the past three or four years that it did something to my mind. I’m not really OK anymore.

I lost my mom, I lost my job...I could have lost my relationship, and I had to find another home for my cat. (Luckily, he is with my aunt. That was something to be thankful for.) I’m scared to death of losing anything else. I wonder if I’ll ever feel safe again.
Feeling safe from bad stuff is an illusion. I know what you mean, though. Between 2014 and 2016, still reeling from my husband's death, I lost my mother, my brother, and my only sister. I had a heart attack, fell off a flight of stairs and got a subdural hematoma (both of those Life Flight helicopter rides). My dog died and after a lifetime in Pennsylvania I moved to New Mexico.

You get to feeling pretty beat up. But if you don't nurture the fear and anxiety, you'll feel safe again. Maybe not quite AS safe.
@Mamapolo2016 That's a good metaphor. I like that.
@PhoenixPhail Thank you!
@Mamapolo2016 You're welcome.
There’s always going to be bad stuff honey. 😕 But you don’t know your own strength. In these past years you have overcome so much. Celebrate that! Fear lies...find the truth in how far you have come. We believe in you and have your back. Make fear your bitch!!
🤗🤗🤗🤗
TeresaRudolph71 · 51-55, F
I'm so sorry that you've lost so much and have been through so much. I can certainly understand not feeling okay after all that. I think the fact that you've kept it together as well as you have is a testament to your strength.

I've been realizing, more and more, just how scary life can be. But I've also had a few nice surprises too, and I hope that you will also. I don't know if we can ever really be safe, but I know that there is still some good in the world. I hope that some more good things will come your way, and that you won't have to experience any more losses for a long time.

And I'm glad that your cat is okay.
Rutterman · 46-50, M
So sorry for what you've been through. I hope your life gets better and you can begin to feel safe again.
St0ut · 51-55, M
But you got a new job. You didn’t lose you by. And you have friends. That care about you
diablesse · 56-60, F
Your mind is in self protect mode. There will be more losses, they're a part of life. You can either spend your life fearing those losses and not really living, or you can make the most of each day instead.
Hi. First of all, thank you for so many replies to my posts. I appreciate your hearts and your words.

I have anxiety too, and know what it's like (for me), and I'm interested in what's happened with you in the past three of four years. There must have been some major things for you to not really be okay anymore. PM me, if you like, and let's talk. I care about you. 🤗
Breeze60 · 61-69, M
Bring in some positive vibes. The cat is safe and your relationship is still in place.
Move forward step by step
Fallflower · 46-50, F
I’m sorry 😕

 
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