Unhappy

[Mariposablue]

I can't stop crying. I quit my job because I hate it and I so sad all time. I am taking a break from work so I can get it together. Why can't I be happy?

[PinkTeddy]

It’s okay to cry. You did the right thing for yourself by leaving something that wasn’t helping you or making you feel good about yourself. Sometimes we just need time to heal from those experiences and recollect ourselves.

Maybe writing about what’s making you unhappy could put things in perspective and then looking at what does make you happy and how often you do the things that bring you happiness?

[Mariposablue in reply to PinkTeddy]

Thanks for the support. I'm sure it will be a good thing but going through it is tough.

[Sadiesmile in reply to Mariposablue]

I agree with Pink in regards to thinking about the tings that make you happy. If you could wave a magic wand over yourself...how would you be? What kind of life would you live? What things would be important to you? Write down what you see for yourself. Everything. Then start to pick some of those things and think about what you could do to get yourself closer to them. Get a mantra for the times when your brain try’s to beat you up. It can be anything (mine is “not going there now”). It sound hokey and it will take some time but it will help. Also self care does wonders for me. You can be your own best friend. Love yourself and develop rituals to honor yourself. Read motivational books. Look for opportunities to serve humanity. They are everywhere if you are watchful. Think of this as a time to grow yourself. Wishing all the best to you.

[Mariposablue in reply to Sadiesmile]

Thank you for your wisdom and words. I feel better already with all this awesome support. I will take your suggestions and try them.

[Sadiesmile in reply to Mariposablue]

I am glad. Just take a step and then take another one. The path will open up to you when you seek it. I know it seems so hard now but just start with a step. Let me know how things go...

[Hidden]

I cried for years untill I couldn't cry anymore . I'm better but I have my moments I have been since this stay home business on my eyepad alot! So much pops up I funny videos one after another I fell a bit better .I do not think I will ever be truly happy my x and my kids took that away but I'm slowly falling into doing this that I want. I know how u feel and it hurts my heart that you feel that way. There are so many phases I went through. Try to find one thing that makes u smile😀I tell you I'm 55 and had drove up with my daughter and her husband and I was in the back seat and I brought my stuffed pig I have on my he's cute and makes me smile. I was laughing taking selfies. Oh forgot to say it was Boston we went to and I love it there it was the best weekend Iv had in years. Be strong🐷

[Hidden]

I am in therapy with a GREAT Counselor. For years I have been so sad. He told me to reflect on my accomplishments , I did and seen I have achieved lots... Then he said, I have the free will to choose my life. THEN HE TOLD ME TO PUT UP BOUNDARIES, he gave me the assignment to write down 5, I did... It has put a whole new perceptive in my life. I put up the boundaries and found I have been happier. I am in control now.. It is a great feeling.. You did the right thing to conciser your happiness first... Don't be so hard on yourself. Sometimes bad brings the result of good in our lives. Hope this helped. Wipe your tears away and make today a new day . You can do it !!!! ♥♥

[Mariposablue in reply to Hidden]

Your response gives me a new perspective. I will find someone that can help me find a way to work through my feelings. Thank you

[Mireyaozzieg]

I like to Say when God Closes a Door another Door will Open even when letting Go of a Job.

[Sandieandie]

I ask myself time and time again. Happiness is something that only we can create. Exercise is great for lifting your mood and I am testament to that. I cry but not as much as before. We have to learn to appreciate the small things in life and what we are grateful for. Was it a job you had no passion for? Up until recently I was seeing a therapist twice a week and I believe that she helps. Do you have family close by?

[Mariposablue in reply to Sandieandie]

My job is stressful and I worked with people that were negative. I dreaded going in every day and was having health issues related to the stress. I am feeling better but still need to work through my issues. Thank you for your support.

[Sabio77]

Mariposablue why did you quite your job? why are you sad? what is wrong? do you have a support team to talk to close to you?

[Careyon]

You’ve received some great responses, suggestions and encouragement. Take a look at some of the articles here. I think they may provide some additional guidance bit.ly/2Ef0KMr2 Praying for healing of your mind,body and soul.