Feeling weary of racing thoughts and certainty about future.

I came across this and hope to share with everyone. Lots of love a light 🙏

[SimonandGarfunkle]

So true, thank you for the reminder : )

[HopeandFaith100]

I know I don’t fit in anywhere but I have such a problem with constant worry and fear of the future as well. Does anyone have a recommendation other than medication?

[Hidden in reply to HopeandFaith100]

Hi. Can you try taking it one day at a time?

What do you mean by not fitting in anywhere?

[HopeandFaith100 in reply to Hidden]

I just never feel like I belong to anyone or anywhere. I don’t think I’m like other people at all. I guess that’s because I have schizophrenia

[Hidden in reply to HopeandFaith100]

That must be so alienating, so I'm sorry you feel that.

[HopeandFaith100 in reply to Hidden]

I am so thankful for this website and people like you who post and reply. It really helps not to feel so alone and afraid to reach out. Thank You for being there.

[Hidden in reply to HopeandFaith100]

Thank you for this!😊😊😊

[Anna_and_Ollie]

Thanks for sharing this ❤️

[Hidden in reply to Anna_and_Ollie]

You’re welcomed. I remind myself this every time I feel anxious about the unknown.

[Pat9]

Love this 😊❤️

[Agora1]

So much truth to that statement.

Thanks Mindfullness xx

[Hidden]

You’re welcomed. We’re all in this together to get better 🤗

[Sid_Arthur]

Is that attributed to Mark Twain, . . . I'm now wondering ?

Seems like a near-foolproof concept, doesn't it ?

Sid

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[Hidden in reply to Sid_Arthur]

Mark Twain his worries never happened for him but for us during this time, they do exist 🤣

[Freakinout3]

Worrying is only good for one thing, and that is being prepared for anything.... My family always kept me in a constant state of worry... Because of their lack of consideration and support... They enjoyed watching me suffer for decades... It sent me on a wild goose chase, a journey... Then one day it stopped, and I became grounded... Through out my journey I did many things... I went to battle, I conquered skills, and crafts...the pain forged a furnace of fire and power... I still worry sometimes but I let it guide me instead of dragging me down instilling fear into my guts.... My paranoia is like a war inside my head.... I'm a warrior.

[Hb2003 in reply to Freakinout3]

You are amazing 😊👍

[Freakinout3 in reply to Hb2003]

Thx, finally I've arrived

[Hb2003 in reply to Freakinout3]

this is such a supportive community 😊

[Freakinout3 in reply to Hb2003]

"paranoia is a great propellor" ---- Captain Beefheart

[Sid_Arthur in reply to Hb2003]

@ Hb . . . . : Go & learn about E-prime, . . . . . then edit that reply !

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[Hb2003 in reply to Sid_Arthur]

Why ? This is such a good reply

[Hb2003 in reply to Hb2003]

🥺

[Hb2003 in reply to Sid_Arthur]

Uggh I am not a smart Aleck I am failing math and you think that my brain can handle something to do with computers ! ? do you really think I am that smart ? sorry but I am not

[Sid_Arthur in reply to Hb2003]

"In our infinite ignorance we are all equal" said some 'Smart Alec' ! ! ! What WAS his name ? ? ?

Sid

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[Sid_Arthur in reply to Sid_Arthur]

Albert & Stephen weren't too good at 'math' at some stages either. They worked at it, gently, for a little longer.

Not too many know that about Einstein & Hawkin !

Sid

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[Hidden in reply to Freakinout3]

How did you separate yourself from your family’s influence?

[Freakinout3 in reply to Hidden]

I tried to escape them but the ties that bind were too strong... I wanted to go and play but am not allowed.... I asked the universe why this is....and got absolutely no answers... All I know is the more I tried to escape the more tighter the grip on me... Like a Venus fly trap

[Freakinout3 in reply to Hidden]

When I was young I was at a disadvantage.... I had to suffer while other kids could connect and have a good time.... In a way I'm still under my father's thumb.... I don't see me escaping at this point even though I live in my own apartment... Believe me I tried everything... That's why they call it "The ties that bind"

[Hidden in reply to Freakinout3]

You have your own apartment, you already took the first step to the path of being independent! I know there are men financially independent still wanna stay with mommies lol. It is all in your mind, everything takes risks and courage. Setting boundaries will be necessary. As I can see not only you but with whoever comes into your life as a partner/spouse will suffer the same way you do if you don’t resolve that.

[Hb2003]

I agree 😊 thanks for the reminder

[Sid_Arthur in reply to Hb2003]

. . . . & I'd love to see a vid of you singing the 2 Lehrer songs mentioned too ! By . . . . Xmas, perhaps ? ? ?

Sid

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[Hb2003 in reply to Sid_Arthur]

Ahhhj 😖😖😖😖😖

[Hb2003 in reply to Hb2003]

Nooo

[Sid_Arthur in reply to Hb2003]

Too much, huh ? Oh no ! ! ! Sorry, . . . go take a nap !

[Hb2003 in reply to Sid_Arthur]

Yes I am good at singing but uhh 😬

[Sid_Arthur in reply to Hb2003]

Why . . . . "but uhh 😬" ? ? ?

Whatever happened to # Always look on the bright side of . . . .# ? ? ?

Sid

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[Hb2003 in reply to Sid_Arthur]

I don’t feel comfortable

[Sid_Arthur in reply to Hb2003]

That's OK, . . . . we know how to deal with that ! With JOY !

Sid

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[Freakinout3]

I think if you're gonna be totally independent you definitely need outside support as well as your family to release you... If you love someone they're supposed to set you free not make you an emotional, or mental slave... They say mental slavery are the unbreakable chains... Everytime I try to break these chains someone steps in and reshackles me... And then I have to start the freeing process over again..

[Kainan]

So true!! Thanks for sharing

[anxious_hb]

So true! Wish the rational part of my brain could convince the anxiety most things aren’t worth constantly worrying about!