I feel like I've forgotten how to feel like a person

[Lindsey14]

I feel so out of touch I fear ill never feel like a normal person again. Im scared I'll lose my mind from worrying over stupid things. Can therapy/counseling help me or am i a lost cause?

[CalicoPurpl90]

Hi Lindsey14,

I know what you are going through as I sometimes feel out of touch and feel like anything but a "normal" person myself. I don't have a very big social circle right now, just my Mom and former boss are my closest friends. I sometimes wish that I had more friends that I was closer to but wonder if I am too weird or anxious of a person to have more friends or be in a relationship with someone for that matter. I worry over pretty much anything and everything, especially stupid things. It can sometimes take me a few days to make a decision even over the smallest of matters. I do not believe that you are a lost cause. I believe that therapy can help alleviate your symptoms while giving you an opportunity to talk to someone that is hopefully an expert in their field and knows what they are doing. After doing some research myself, I finally found a therapist and set up an appointment with him for the following week. It can take some time to find a therapist that is a good fit, I have had to switch a few times myself, but it is well worth the effort and patience once you find a therapist that really works with you!

[Lindsey14 in reply to CalicoPurpl90]

Thank you also i start counseling on the 2nd

[SuZQ154]

You are a beautiful human being! You are not a lost cause and counseling will probably help you know, believe, and feel that!

Sometimes we have to talk to ourselves differently...I started to tell myself, "You are loving. You are lovable. You are patient. You are kind. You are enough!..." Now, most of the time, I believe those statements

There is HOPE and counseling seems like a good step. Please keep posting and we will support each other!