I am losing hope

I am scared that after all this running and struggling to reach the end of the tunnel I lose myself in the process.

[Jrick34]

Don't speak defeat; speak victory. I feel the same way as I journey through with intrusive thoughts but we cant lose ourselves in the process. Its hard, it sucks but there definitely a light at the end of the tunnel. Its okay to be scared but just remember you're not alone and if you made it this far, you can make it to the end.

[Starrlight]

I know that feeling.. I felt I’d lost myself but the trauma needing healing from was only just covering me up; i was still me all along the way out... you will reach that point to where you can feel more yourself again. ❤️

[Hidden]

Hi ,Hangon ..dont ...I am here ...I am going tough time too in my mind ...hopeing the coming days holding good things to you even in small amount ..

[Dubba61]

It does feel like that, doesn't it? I felt that way too. But, when it did pass, I realised, I wasn't lost at all, I was just hiding.

[JAFOman]

I have wanted to fall apart completely. Just imagine everything that has weighed me down now off my shoulders. I could then look at what pieces really matter, what I want to build my.new life on and what can stay on the ground. The anger, hate that I have used to force myself through depression and not healing. The self doubt that I let ruin my life believing no one likes me. So much that I still carry but dream of breaking down. It may hurt but it can provide a new start

[Sprinkle1]

Hello, I will be 79 in May, I have been in that tunnel several times in my life, guess what, I always made it out into the light. With hard work, therapy and a lot of reading self help books, also in a wonderful Spiritual Group. I made it thru, One wonderful book that helped me a lot is by Dr.Scott Peck "The Road Less Traveled", it is 30 years old was in the top ten best seller list for 7 years. Available at Amazon used/new. One thing he refers to on the first page, "Life is difficult" Same page he tell how Buddha said "Life is suffering until we transcend then the suffering stops". It does, took me a long time, but managed it 20 years ago. Don't give up, the light at the end of the tunnel is there to encourage us. You will not loose yourself, you will grow, stretch your boundary's and get to know your real self, not the one our parents and society set us up with, it is hard work, but well worth all the effort, I love myself, I get up happy, go to be happy, and worry about NOTHING ...... I wish you well, sending love, courage, strength, and big hugs......Sprinkle1......

[Hidden]

Hey there meme

I am sorry you are going through a tough time. Your statement could be true but have you considered that it might be coming from depression? Depression feeds on hope and happiness and if one is not careful, they would believe their thoughts. Recently I was searching the effects of depression in those who have it. I found two interesting things which I have seen from people who posts. Apparently this chemical imbalance in our brains causes lack of activity and affects our emotions (feelings). After getting those facts, i started doubting my mind a lot bcz these negetive thoughts could be coming from depression which just eats all hope I have in me. When you sit down and think, what would you say this negetive thought of yours is coming from because you could be telling the truth but you could also be speaking from depression. I just thought I should share that so that you can analyze your situation well.

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Yeah, i can admit that I am really depressed, but in a way that i can't show feelings to the people around me so they think i am happy i put a mask on everyday i cover my sadness with makeup, i keep pretending that i am okay but deep inside i am slowly burning i feel like i can't take this pain anymore but i have to keep going for my mother i don't want to break her heart...

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

I think you know how to control your emotions. I like that because breaking out sometimes can freak some people but you also need to offload. Can I ask, are you seeing a therapist? Maybe depression is causing this and I know they have ways to help and can refer you. Apparently depression also is circumstantial? Is there something you feel needs to be sorted but just not happening. I don't expect you to answer but just want you to look into those things. Most of the times I ask questions not to be inquisitive but just to make the preson asks themselves those questions.