Stress and anxiety steaming at full s... - Positive Wellbein...

Positive Wellbeing During Self-Isolation

9,738 posts

Stress and anxiety steaming at full speed ahead

Roukaya profile image
51 Replies

I often post on here as many have been of great support to me

My car will be towed this morning for a new battery replacement and even though this is an unexpected expense I only have myself to blame given the lack of care given ti the car

I inherited the car so it has sentimental value but I generally am adverse to driving

I have also realised that in terms of the global pandemic it is a small price to pay in the grand scheme of things

I was also knocked sideways when the a Psychotherapist said I talk like a child and I am child inside

I think these words have impacted on me but as someone who is trying to take full responsibility of her life , I cannot see why such an observation can be made

Written by
Roukaya profile image
Roukaya
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
Read more about...

The ability to reply to this post has been turned off.

51 Replies
Troilus profile image
Troilus

Don’t worry about it Roukaya.

We are who we are. I suppose the key thing is to accept who we are. We all have our limitations and quirks. That is what makes us all different. But, we are all like children on the inside. We can delight at things like children, worry about the known and the unknown just like children. We can have tantrums just like children and we can cry just like children. Most still retain the child like innocence and vulnerability but through time we learn to hide it, maybe as a way to protect ourselves.

You are who you are. Be proud.

Roukaya profile image
Roukaya in reply toTroilus

Good morning

Thank you for your sweet words

Very nice way to explain child hood innocence

I expect from what you have said , that adults simply mask their inner child .

I hope you are well

I expect this why I can see childlike tendencies in grown up adults

Very smart observation

How are you

How are you managing in Lock Down

Troilus profile image
Troilus in reply toRoukaya

Thank you for asking Roukaya.

I’m doing fine thank you. I am one of the shielding group, so I am at home all of the time. I’m fine with that though. My husband is shielding with me, so I am very lucky I am not alone. We also have a garden which means I can enjoy the outdoors.

Are you with someone during these strange times?

bobbybobb profile image
bobbybobbAmbassador

Good morning Roukaya, to be honest, I think your Psychotherapist has been very unprofessional putting this thought in your head without dealing with it. They are suppose to work on your self esteem and help with therapy and encouragement, not knock you to the ground and make you doubt yourself more. I think if you ever need to see a Psychotherapist again, do not see this one. Look around and read all the information on any you choose. This self doubt that has been put in your head, remove it. Not all people are good at the job they are in. There are good and bad Doctors, there are good and bad bus drivers, there are good and bad customer service people, the same for any line of work. Do not dwell to much on this comment that has been put in your head. Do not let it fester. There is a child within all of us. I hope the car gets running today and you should try and go for a nice short drive somewhere quiet and relaxing. You have a really good day as the weather is beautiful and be kind to yourself. 😊🚗🏖

Roukaya profile image
Roukaya in reply tobobbybobb

Dear Bobbybobb

I thank you greatly for your kind words of advice

Given your understanding and wealth of experience I expect you were an outstanding nurse

It goes back to an excerpt of In Pursuit of Happyness by which Will Smith told his son

Do not let anyone tell you what you can and cannot do

Very powerful and positive words

How are you

The sessions with the Psychotherapist came to an end yesterday and I agree they are to be trusted as professionals and should not be allowed to voice such a critical opinion which can have detrimental impact

I hope you are keeping well

Thank you for reply

Roukaya profile image
Roukaya in reply tobobbybobb

Good Afternoon

I hope you are safe and well

The car has a new battery and is working fine

Managed to drive it home

Thank you for your kind words

Have a good afternoon

bobbybobb profile image
bobbybobbAmbassador in reply toRoukaya

That is great news, you must be so happy as I know you said the care had some sentimental value to you. You should try to have a little trip out on a regular basis to keep it up and running. I think also it's a good time to drive if you don't usually like driving that much due to the reduced traffic on the roads at the moment. So maybe you could build your liking of driving up a bit whilst the roads are less busy at the moment. xx

Roukaya profile image
Roukaya in reply tobobbybobb

Hello

Thank you for taking the time to answer

I think I have learnt a valuable lesson to take good care of what we have

I was pleased as I drove the car hone and I will try to conquer my fear and drive a little

The car was my Fathers pride and joy one of my lasting memories of Dad

I call my Father the Asbo Dad as he was always getting into trouble

Thank you for your kind words

Much appreciated

I hope you are having a pleasant day

bobbybobb profile image
bobbybobbAmbassador in reply toRoukaya

It's nice to have something of your father's that he cherished and you have fond memories of. Driving gives you a degree of added independence at times. I am having a pleasant day. My son will be calling later, he will sit in the garden and social distance. I am a bit tired because I don't sleep well anyway and the heat through the night, it was very hot. I have got the fans out today keeping everywhere cool. So the temperature is quite pleasant. xx

Roukaya profile image
Roukaya in reply tobobbybobb

Extreme heat can make you very tired

I often find myself falling asleep

I am sure you will be pleased to talk to your son

If Aladdin could grant me a wish it would be to visit the Pocket Rocket , have the world Corona free and visit Turkey Ole Deniz

I wonder what you would like to wish for ?

jeanjeannie50 profile image
jeanjeannie50

Good morning Roukaya

I totally agree with what Troilus has said - that we are who we are. I have a lot of child in me too, but when called on to do so I act as an adult. In fact I believe life is a lot about acting and putting on a face that people we meet often find more acceptable. I guess that is just play acting the adult. Have you ever tried that? If you watch t.v. observe how real people, not actors, suddenly change their voice tone and stature when called on to speak in public. So in fact with friends we are more ourselves, can chat about how we are feeling and what makes us laugh. I can be a real giggler once I start! However, in general I just let people see my smiling face. I want them to think I'm nice, it feeds a need in me.

There are said to be three roles that we need to play in life and from what I can recall they are Adult, Parent and Child. There's a book called I'm Ok -Your Ok by Thomas A. Harris MD and that discusses the way we present ourselves and interact with others. If you can buy a copy. It was first published around 1970 and was soon a best seller.

amazon.co.uk/Im-Youre-Thoma...

Jean

Roukaya profile image
Roukaya in reply tojeanjeannie50

Dear Jean Jeannie

How are you

I must start with your beauty of a garden

Such flamboyant colours

Truly a slice of heaven

I will be dealing with the car this morning by Gods Grace I hope to sort this out

Secondly very perceptive if you to tell me to watch actors how they can change their voices and even personalities to adopt to the role they play

I hope you are well

How will you be managing your day ?

jeanjeannie50 profile image
jeanjeannie50 in reply toRoukaya

I've been out for a coastal walk with a friend this morning. Now going to stay home and do some gardening.

Please think of getting that paperback book. I think it would really help you.

Hope your car is ok now.

Jean

Roukaya profile image
Roukaya in reply tojeanjeannie50

Good Afternoon

I hope you are well

I wish I could go on a coastal walk

Not much scope of that in sunny Derby

Car repaired , bank balance a little dent

But home and dry

Thank you for your kind words

Nanaeal profile image
Nanaeal

Good morning That's a pain having the car towed. I think maybe I would consider an alternative psychotherapist who is a little more supportive and less critical

Roukaya profile image
Roukaya in reply toNanaeal

Thanks for your kind words

I really do not think I need a therapist

I would like to consider myself as a work in progess

How are you

How are managing in Lock Down

Agoodenough profile image
Agoodenough

It’s good to be in touch with your inner child Roukaya 🙂

I’m not sure in what context she means but it’s important to not let someone else’s opinion of you to define you.

Just because this person said this it doesn’t make it true.

Enjoy your day 🙂

Roukaya profile image
Roukaya in reply toAgoodenough

Good morning

Thank you for being good enough to answer

I agree we cannot be defined and judged by the perceptions of others otherwise we we will never be peace with our selves

How are you

Thank you for being kind to reply

Agoodenough profile image
Agoodenough in reply toRoukaya

I’m fine thank you. Didn’t sleep well for no apparent reason so feeling tired 💤 today. Never mind hopefully I’ll wake up before it’s time to go to bed again! Haven’t got to do much today and it’s lovely and sunny.

I’m glad you agree that we cannot be defined and judged by others 🙂

Have a good day 🌞

Roukaya profile image
Roukaya in reply toAgoodenough

Thank you

Roukaya profile image
Roukaya in reply toAgoodenough

I sorted the car

I hope you managed to rest

Sometimes it is the heat which can make us tired

Agoodenough profile image
Agoodenough in reply toRoukaya

I’m glad you got the car sorted Roukaya. I hope it wasn’t too expensive!

Roukaya profile image
Roukaya in reply toAgoodenough

It was a little expensive

My account taken a hit

But it is a lesson in the sense I should take the car nor my driving ability for granted

I hope you had you rest

Agoodenough profile image
Agoodenough in reply toRoukaya

Ah that’s true. Hopefully no more problems. I haven’t had a rest. Although not too busy. I went for a fast walk for an hour this morning and that woke me up. Hopefully I will have a better night tonight 😊

Roukaya profile image
Roukaya in reply toAgoodenough

I think it is the weather which can cause tiredness

But you live in a very Picturesque part of England so this in itself can do wonders for your general outlook

My scenic view is a car park over looking another block of flats

The best from Costa del Derby

Agoodenough profile image
Agoodenough in reply toRoukaya

I am very lucky where I live. We have lovely walks and places nearby to visit. Do you have anywhere nice you can go to within easy distance?

Roukaya profile image
Roukaya in reply toAgoodenough

I live in the City

It is mainly buildings

There are parks but I should make the effort to visit

A bit of a walk but I should try

Thank you for asking

Hi Roukaya, I'm sure that the car can, and will be fixed for you, so I hope you aren't feeling stressed and anxious over that.

With regard to the things that your psychologist has said to you, you seem particularly upset. Please remember that it is your choice whether you continue to consult this person. Maybe this isn't the best psychologist for you. And funnily enough I was thinking this morning of some of the unnecessary and unpleasant things that clinicians of all sorts have said to me over the years. People are all fallible at times. Just as you will have what society deems to be 'faults', so will they. So are you really being helped by this person? I think you should not be afraid to voice your concerns with them, at the very least. Don't let it get you down. You've been doing so very well lately. Very best wishes for a brighter day. 🙏

in reply to

Many years ago I had gone to see a nurse about something and had said how I was frightened of medical things and she had been very dismissive and had said to me how it was one of those things that I needed to get over!

Perhaps I did need to get over it but there was no need to be unkind about it!

I made sure that I never saw that nurse again as they are there to help you when you are poorly and support patients not make things worse for them!

If you don't like a particular health professional then don't see them again as they aren't the right person for you.

Roukaya profile image
Roukaya in reply to

Good morning

I hope you are well

Have you heard from the job interview

I realise that this particular Psychotherapist was helpful at the beginning but such people are there to provide support and positive advice

I know this now and thank you for your own experience

I expect at times this is why I am on my own because it is important to protect our selves and only interact with those who ate sincere and genuine

in reply toRoukaya

Not yet. They said they would contact everyone sometime on Monday.

Roukaya profile image
Roukaya in reply to

In my own experience, if something is meant for you , it will be yours

It has taken me fifty years to realise this

I hope you find the right job by which you feel valued and appreciated with a good team you are able to get on with

Midori profile image
MidoriVisually impaired in reply to

Hi Roukaya,

Don't worry about what the Psychotherapist said; although it is poor care in that he said it.

As it has a bearing on your everyday confidence and is preying on your mind, I think you should report it as an incidence of a failure in his Duty of Care, as it would appear he has let his judgement be clouded to state such a thing.

We all of us have our Inner Child, (even me at 72!) I hope never to lose it as it gives me the ability to marvel at the beauty of a sunrise or sunset, the perfection of a flower and the appreciation of our World, the beauty of music, and so on. Innocence is a precious thing, not to be thrown away lightly.

Some people have discarded their Inner Child; to me they appear joyless, with almost shrivelled souls, they do not appear to enjoy life, and do not want anybody else to enjoy it either. I try to avoid them as they seem to make me feel drained.

Cheers, Midori.

Roukaya profile image
Roukaya in reply toMidori

Dear Midori

I hope you are well

Thank you for your advice

I met the Psychotherapist on line and she offered to give me free sessions during Lock Down

These sessions have come to a close since yesterday

I also think you are right we all have an inner child that comes out to experience joy

This is so true as I love Beatrix Potter and Winnie the Pooh

I think it is knowing how to behave in the appropriate manner given the situation

How are you managing today

How is your home progressing

The car has bent taken to the garage and I will take it home

The garage is up the road from me

Thank you for your kind words of encouragement

Roukaya profile image
Roukaya in reply to

Good Afternoon

I would like to thank you for your kind words

Cat sorted , bank account a little dented

I hope you are well

Roukaya profile image
Roukaya in reply to

Good Afternoon

I hope you are well

Thank you for your encouraging words

Car safe at home

All sorted out

I hope your day is going well

in reply toRoukaya

Hi Roukaya, yes thanks, my day's going fine and I'm so pleased the car's sorted out. Take care and enjoy the rest of your day! 🙏🌺🌈

Roukaya profile image
Roukaya in reply to

Thank you

I find this site invaluable given the support I receive

Midori profile image
MidoriVisually impaired

My son and I are doing alright, but I think we both overdid things yesterday, Building a Big computer desk, weedkilling, and delivering stuff to a lady down the road, whose mail seems to come to my house! ( I think it is a friend who just has the house number wrong!)

Its downhill going, but uphill coming back! At least there was a little breeze,but getting rather hot now. Probably going for a doze soon.

Cheers, Midori

Roukaya profile image
Roukaya in reply toMidori

Good Afternoon

I hope you are well

All the efforts you put in for your new home will be worth it in the end

Midori profile image
MidoriVisually impaired in reply toRoukaya

Many thanks.

Cheers, Midori

Roukaya profile image
Roukaya in reply toMidori

Hello

Cat sorted out

Thank you for your kind words

S11m profile image
S11m

I think you might be a victim of the "battery conspiracy"...

The AA will "recommend" replacement of any battery that is totally flat - and modern battery chargers will not charge totally flat batteries.

Fortunately, I have an old battery charger - and I have used it to "resurrect" "dead" batteries.

Even if your battery does need replacement, anyone with a spanner could have brought a battery to you and fitted it, avoiding the tow charge.

I am not a million miles from you - so, if you have not got it fixed, I can come and fix it for you.

Roukaya profile image
Roukaya in reply toS11m

Good Afternoon

I hope you are well

To be very honest I avoided the tow charge because I have a policy which gives me membership of Greenflag

Also I agree the garage could have fitted the battery as I live a fifteen minute walk from them

I have a great anxiety of driving so the car has been totally neglected as I hardly used the car

The battery was last replaced in May 2017

Thank you very much for offering to help with a dead battery

Very kind

How are you

How are you managing in Lock Down

Thank you again

S11m profile image
S11m in reply toRoukaya

I think that most motoring organisations do not cover breakdowns at home - unless you pay extra. I am glad you are sorted - and, hopefully, you can walk to the garage to collect it.

I have used the car very seldom since lockdown, but I delivered some PPE - and did a bit of essential shopping (that I could not do in the local supermarket) so I have avoided having to use the battery charger.

Roukaya profile image
Roukaya in reply toS11m

I just hope that I can drive the car home

It is at most a ten minute drive from A to B

Thank you for your advice

S11m profile image
S11m

I think that there is an "inner child" in most of us... Mine is not well-hidden, and I think this helps me to relate to children. (I was a voluntary assistant gymnastics teacher.)

Roukaya profile image
Roukaya in reply toS11m

To be honest I really like children

To me they are like little adults trying to make sense of the big world

My parents I think have child like tendencies

My Father now gone used to love his ice cream and chocolate and Pepsi

My Mother a very independent little Asian lady the original scary spice and self made entrepreneur who is hopefully ok likes Peter Rabbit and Beatrix Potter

She likes everything cute and miniature, she is also cute and miniature but a Pocket Rocket rearing to go

Roukaya profile image
Roukaya in reply toS11m

Thank you for your kind words

Cat sorted

One less headache but bank account took a little hit

Hope you are well

Roukaya profile image
Roukaya

Hello

I hope you are well

The car been sorted and my bank balance has been hit a little

I think in retrospect both of my parents have great charm and wit

I wonder if you have seen the cartoons of the Trolls

Sometimes after I have spoken to Mum. I immediately put kettle on and my hair becomes troll like

My Mum is a funny little Asian lady

Her teeth are coming out and she is scared of looking like Nanny McPhee

I hope you are well

I should write a little book of all the characters I have met in life with my parents as the two standout characters

Roukaya profile image
Roukaya

Very important to take rest if you are suffering from pain

What flare up is it?

I get flare ups if I eat Spicy foods or if I am over stressed

I hope you get better

I can think of many characters all in my little head

My Father the original Peter Rabbit

He was always getting into trouble

I would call him the Asbo Dad

My Mother has a slight French Accent and she says Asbo in a French accent

She also has many names for me

I hardly wear up and because she takes immaculate care of her herself she says I face the world looking a little derelict

I have many little stories waiting to come out

The ability to reply to this post has been turned off.

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

Coping with my own life and the anxiety brought on by my Mother

I have posted on this site many times and many have been of support . I am trying to prepare for a...
Roukaya profile image

Anxiety and loneliness

I often post on here as I find the group very supportive. The time in Lock Down can be very...
Roukaya profile image

Trying to cope as my Mother had an accidental fall

I have often commented on my anxieties and struggles but today as I was studying and preparing job...
Roukaya profile image

True, and in Glo's (kB47) case great grandmother 💕

Everytime I went over to my grandmothers place there was always a full jar of peanuts. Since I...
Bazzak profile image
Reading Rabbits

stress depression anxiety

I had bad mental health last 20 years and suffered a lot and was on cycatric medications but lost...
jain88 profile image

Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.

Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.