Why so exhausting?

[MudtoLotus]

For quite some time I've felt overwhelmed and exhausted. My emotions feel so unstable. Little things can cause me to spiral and I know it's irrational but I can't seem to stop it. Like rushing, or quick change of plans, or a long day with children, etc... I feel like I just can't keep it together anymore. My anxiety, feeling panicky, my unstable emotions... Does anyone else feel similar? What helps?

[Shield_Of_Faith]

I'm always feeling emotionally unstable. My anxiety,depression,loneliness,lack of purpose. I'm always fearing the future of small things to big things. I feel I'm a burden to my family. They are supportive of me but sometimes I think they would be happier if I didn't exist. I can't shake that feeling. I'm just tired of being me. Idk what to do or think anymore. I feel I'm just existing. I feel anybody could care less about me. I hope you feel better soon. I really hope so. Sorry for my little venting episode lol but that's always what I feel. Things could be worse. I feel like a damn broking record but I always find myself back here.

[Adlon57 in reply to Shield_Of_Faith]

Going around in circles, no incentive, getting nowhere? No matter what I do, same boring existence, I have been sick all my life, the burden of my existence, getting heavier on them, their lives getting worse trying to help me, not their fault but I am seeing them less, feel guilty, but life goes on, what for? why? I am so lonely living by myself, that sort of thing?...

[Shield_Of_Faith in reply to Adlon57]

Yeah, I understand. But I try to be hopeful because even when things took time, things got better. I forget that sometimes until I see it. Even if my hope is very small, it keeps me going. I'm sorry I don't have better advice, I'm just trying to be a friend, I don't have all the answers but I try to be there when I can for people.

[Adlon57 in reply to Shield_Of_Faith]

"Patienta vincit" tattooed on my right arm helps a bit, especially when I get asked about it! Patience endureth my old family motto. Even wee things like that, a bit of humour lightens the mood? Something new every day, that sort of crap, a change in your daily routine, just to get out of the house, been super stingy with the finances the last month, guess whose monthly pension a new breakout of the mould🤞

[Shield_Of_Faith in reply to Adlon57]

I like that tattoo motto. That's really cool! Yes best medicine is laughter as the old saying goes lolI'm always home, social anxiety and agoraphobia and lack of friends kind of makes me stay in the house all day then my anxiety has its way and I lose my shit. I'm just terrified all the time and I hate feeling worthless.

[Adlon57 in reply to Shield_Of_Faith]

Yes I don't really have any friends anymore, I have claustrophobia I alter furniture all the time, I want to get out, but am restricted by lack of transport, I still have ambition to get out but losing it fast, due to my bad recent health, people don't want to see me anymore, scared of me being terminally ill. I would love to move from here, ALWAYS hated around here😒 but caged in with my general bad health! My other left forearm "Adapt through Adversity" my wee sister liked that unfortunately now she has PTSD have not seen her in about 4 months!

[Shield_Of_Faith in reply to Adlon57]

I'm so sorry to hear you struggle with all that. I hope things get better for both of us. 🙏

[Adlon57 in reply to Shield_Of_Faith]

Unfortunately not, just caught a program about AI maybe not affect me I'm no spring chicken, but for the likes of yourself, NOT a pretty picture🥴

[Shield_Of_Faith in reply to Adlon57]

What do you mean?

[Adlon57 in reply to Shield_Of_Faith]

Sorry so depressing the power of AI and what it could possibly lead to, not a pretty picture? Which will affect yourself in the future, I will be pushing up the daisies by then?

I was talking to social worker today, about my sister, I mentioned "I am 67!" "Whaat?" he literally fell off his chair "You look good for 58!!" I must be doing something good? Now that REALLY made my day, there is meant to be a 'blue moon' tonight, maybe something to do with that?🤗🤭👍

[Stippler]

Reaching out like you have done is a very good first step. I get overwhelmed a lot, mostly from stuff in my head that I myself created. I get so frustrated with myself because it happens over and over no matter how much I try to do better. Are you in counseling? A therapist might be able to help you. I also want to say that it is good to recognize the problem, but also to go easy on yourself. Nobody is perfect. Try to give yourself the same unconditional love you would your best friend if they were faced with this problem. It is temporary, and it will be okay. Sending positive energy. 🙏🙏🙏

[Crane2127]

i can relate i hate being rushed and i hate change. i dig at every little thing you say to me until it makes since to me. i cant accept complaments at all. always negative about myself and never seeing the positive. i too send myself into panic attacks over the smallest dumbest things....then afterwards i ask myself..why the hell did i do that.

[LostScorpio]

I have similar situations. I have to remind myself to close my eyes and breathe. It will get better. I hope this helps.

[Hidden]

Yes, everyday. I've got a big folder of coping skills and activities to do that help me. They're very helpful, here's the link to the page where my therapist pointed me towards: therapistaid.com/. I hope it helps.