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Do you ever feel so low about your life?

That most people around you are getting jobs, podcasts, going away/traveling, getting a new home, a new puppy, dating, having kids etc.

And what am I doing? Trying to read self help books every week on just how to alter myself, change myself, better myself. (From severe decades of trauma).
Still feeling panicked about dating, about certain jobs, and even about simply meeting up with a friend from many years ago. People say just say to guys, I do have anxiety but I accept myself...but I know they can choose so many others who don't have my issues. And realistically, do I think they'd choose a person with chronic PTSD over a confident woman? No.

It can feel crippling watching everyone around you experience joy, love and life.. while you are stuck for years, drowning.
Have you felt that?
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DunningKruger · 61-69, M
I have felt the same every single day of my life. It's so hard. I'm sorry you're experiencing this.

The thing that I have found helps the most is just to find something that gives me joy and go with that as much as I can. Just working on being as happy as I can where i am and with what I have was the best I could do.
Baybreeze · 41-45, F
@DunningKruger It's a very helpless feeling especially when even therapists don't really help. I'm debating trying a psychologist vs a therapist now. I'm sorry you've felt this too 😟
Baybreeze · 41-45, F
@DunningKruger Thank you. That's true, I do find joy in nature. But after a while you get mad at yourself that everyone is off booking fun vacation and dating, and making memories, and my anxiety ABOUT my anxiety holds me back. Knowing others are not always patient with someone like me .
DunningKruger · 61-69, M
@Baybreeze Yes, it's hard to not compare your lot with that of others. But doing it poisons your soul, which only makes things worse.