Running

[FindingTree]

is there anyone else here on a healing journey and feel overwhelmed. Like you wanna run so you don’t have to deal with everything that comes with healing. But at the same time know you need this in order to have a healthy relationship.

[just_keep_swimming]

yes I feel like that

[Pastor_of_Muppets]

Yeah. I understand that . My counselor noted a pattern of my putting large physical distances between myself and my stressors when I am overwhelmed. I'd go driving to nowhere, go to the movies. I once left the country because I was not processing my best friend's suicide well (I was 16 at the time).

[FindingTree in reply to Pastor_of_Muppets]

I’m sorry to hear about your friend. I use to take drives to clear my mind but one time I zoned out while driving and ended up 2 states over.

[Pastor_of_Muppets in reply to FindingTree]

I think that sometimes travelling like that can give me the mental space I need to make a decision or process a feeling. Of course I can't outrun myself. Wherever I go, there I am. But the impulse is very familiar to me and I hope you use that distance to get a better perspective on your problems.

[AXXES2]

just recently figured that the relationship i was in was toxic and only way to heal is to stay away from this person,it was hard ending the relationship but i feel better not being in that relationship

[FindingTree in reply to AXXES2]

I understand that, I ended a toxic relationship a few years ago and then met my fiancé. He makes me want to be the best version of myself. I just didn’t realize how much healing I needed.

[Rituals]

I feel like running away but I can’t. I’m trying to heal on my own & the judgement by others don’t help.

[EndUser13]

Maybe a little, sometimes.

I enjoy cussing out inanimate objects, especially when I stub my toe or run into things. If I ran more I'd probably end up cussing at far more inanimate objects.

[Hidden]

I feel like this too. I think I was growing and healing but now I feel like I’m back tracking and almost self sabotaging or something. I want to run away from my thoughts and overthinking that’s for sure.

[Dot_]

Yes, the need to run and escape toughness that comes with growth is a common feeling. Several years ago I was so unhappy. The happiness of others made me feel resentful. To not weigh down on them, I stepped aside and let some time go. Now I have reached back out to slowly make amends with those relationships. It's difficult, but I begin feeling lighter doing what I wasn't able to do before.

Somethings take time.

[Blue-1321]

My whole life

[CL3V3R-G1RL]

Definitely 😁

I wish there was a fast forward ⏩ button on can push to get over this part in the movie that is my life.

To use a quote "Everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all the happiness and growth occurs while you're climbing it." -Andy Rooney

I went with fast-forward instead of running because I have asthma and got a bad knees,I ain't running nowhere 😂

[Waterfall5]

I can also relate. Avoidance and running are my first reactions to anything uncomfortable. I also know that it will not help my me in the long run. I wish you well in your healing journey.