Continuing Without A Solid Support System

[MayoKetchup]

Hi everyone. I’ve been doing well at establishing a routine for myself, but after a while, panic and anxiety starts to set in. I don’t have a solid support system as my family lives in another state and I’ve recently cut off a couple friends over mistreatment. All I have presently is my dog. Whenever I self sabotage after doing well, I’m basically starting from square one. I don’t take care of myself, and it’s hard to find the motivation to when I feel like I’m alone in facing my struggles. Is there anything you tell yourself to keep going? Is there an outlet you can shift your energy to when you don’t feel like doing anything else? Thank you in advance.

[Dolphin14]

MayoKetchup

Cute name, welcome to the community. You will find many supportive people here.

I'm sorry your support system isn't that strong. Do you keep in touch with your family?

I think making the choice to end relationships that are not positive is a very brave thing for you to do This shows you are protecting yourself.

You have a dog.... that to me is a blessing. I would be out walking that dog all the time to keep myself busy.

The thing I've always repeated to myself is I have to keep going, there is no choice.

🐬

[MayoKetchup in reply to Dolphin14]

Hi Dolphin14. Thank you for your reply. I keep in touch with my family, but it’s hard to be comforted over just words. It’s like I’m telling myself that they have to say those things because they’re family. Thank you for saying that I am brave, I really do appreciate that and is what I needed to hear. Thank you for sharing as well, I will keep that in mind.

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Give yourself a hug for me.

[MayoKetchup in reply to Hidden]

Thank you, HaikuYou. I really like this comment.