Stuck and Suffocated

[madamdumpling]

Since the holiday season, my timelines and feed have been bombarded with encouragements of lifestyle changes and positive thinking. Everytime I see these posts I get more anxious. There’s so many expectations that I have set for myself that I was not able to accomplish last year and I’m afraid of letting myself down. Moreover, I’m terrified of letting the people I love down.

It didn’t help that my holidays have not been amazing, its made me feel more stuck and constrained. I don’t know how else to let it out but to cry and fight the urges I have to release tension. I don’t wanna reach out to people I know because I don’t wanna bother them and I just wanna handle it on my own. Yet I am constantly sinking while trying desperately to keep my head afloat.

I don’t know.

[madamdumpling]

Thank you so much for your kind words. Its just been so difficult especially knowing that the people I normally go to are also having a difficult time. I hope you keep safe and are well.

[Agora1]

madamdumpling Don't be hard on yourself...slow steps will get you to your goal

just as well without being overwhelmed. Getting unstuck is about celebrating the

little achievements each day. Don't fight the urges to release your tension but allow

it to pass (as it always does)

Times are difficult right now for everyone. Don't put yourself in a position that you need to not let people you love down at this time. The best thing you can do is to take care of your needs first. Get unstuck so you will not feel so suffocated. Eventually, you will be able to

reach out to others, but you must come first now. xx

[madamdumpling in reply to Agora1]

Thank you for this Agora1, I guess im just scared to let people in now but what I’m getting is that what I’m doing is not good. Thank you for this

[FearIsALiar]

I know the feeling! But the others gave you some pretty great advice. Don’t be so hard on yourself! 2020 was a tough year and many people didn’t get to accomplish the goals they had planned. I didn’t accomplish any of the 10 I had planned! You’re not the only one 💕💕

[FearIsALiar in reply to FearIsALiar]

Avoid social media for the time being

[madamdumpling in reply to FearIsALiar]

Thank you! I’m glad to know to know I’m not the only one.

[FearIsALiar in reply to madamdumpling]

Oh you are definitely not the only one!! 😊