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Hi Readers, i am suffering from "mental health issues" and it is an ongoing, daily battle. I am pretty much constantly wrestling with the thoughts going on in my mind. And my psychical life seems too be suffering for it. (There is a huge difference between physical and mental ) something is definitely not right! So each day I'm waking up and going about my routine. And over the last few days, weeks and months. I have been noticing changes in my mentality toward myself, others and life. And some questions such as, what is my life about? And what should my objectives be? Have arisen... of course like we all are, I'm subject too making decisions... and there has been the same options in front of me time and time again for months on end. And it becomes rather draining and mundane. And i feel myself going around in circles like something simple just ain't connecting.
I enjoy writing, art, music. And peace of mind... walking, reading, meditation. Taking care of myself. Socialising. Etcetera. Getting ahead, getting in front. Planning, dreaming and so on. And do my best to look after myself. While accepting that it can only ever be so much.
But there just something not quite right. And I'm suffering for it on a daily basis. And I'm tired and fed up with going through the same stuff everyday. And in all honesty. Alot of my suffering comes from prospective and thought processes.
Does anyone wanna talk with me about some things that might help? In particular dealing with people no matter who they are. Can be very stressful and cause lots of procrastinating about pros and cons. In particularly people who i think about reaching out to for support. Because of dilemmas dramas and social dynamics. And picking up on things that "aint really happening" "gut feelings type of stuff " "intuition" that type of thing. And enjoying time with people is great! I just tend to be overly preoccupied with symptoms to be worried about socialising sometimes "Symptoms which involves others"
I too feel so helpless when I can't respond with words to ease the pain
we are so hard on ourselves yet can find love and forgiveness for others
you are here...responding...this shows that you care
we are not professionals here to help in that way....we are people with lived experience of one kind or another on a mental platform
we can be here....show that we care with encouragement and kindness, respect...
try to appease another's suffering....work together...listening and caring
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eudemonismSenior Contributor
Re: Coming to terms with reality
Times are changing. Things are getting tougher and more complicated as the years tick bye. And im adjusting and adapting to such things accordingly.
The tv. The radio. The phone. The Internet. Its all very draining and energy sapping. And it really does nothing other then distract me. And occupy me for a few minutes here and there throughout the day.
Im having a sensation of craving something. On a daily basis. Practically 24 7 actually. And i think its my subconscious mind trying to give me messages. I actually dont know what it is... socialising? Food? Exercise? Intellectual stimulation? Rest and relaxation? To get my brain chemicals ticking? To prayer and meditate? To achieve something? Sometimes i think its just a side effect of the medication....
Im too practise something ideology toward whats going on mind. And concepts. Prospectives. Put the counselling techniques into use. Stop, see whats causing my stress, seek the psychological answer.
Oh mate. Life is tricky!
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Unknown userMember
Re: Coming to terms with reality
@eudemonism
it takes insight to be able to recognise signs within our physical being....connection between our physical and mental sides
it sounds as though you are experiencing a change or perhaps noticing a stirring inside you for change..
the distraction of radio, tv, internet can become irritating. do you have headphones so that you can listen to music that calms you or meditation?
go for a walk when you feel that urge....if nothing else you will become very fit
I am about to get off of here and go for one myself
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Unknown userMember
Re: Coming to terms with reality
@Adek@eudemonism@Appleblossom
I am about to head out for a walk in the wind
join me where you live if you can
we can observe and notice what we see of nature along the way
we are fortunate enough to be able to walk....there are so many who cant who would give anything to be able to
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AppleblossomSenior Contributor
Re: Coming to terms with reality
@eudemonism Hope you are not too bad. I'm alight. Delicate not great, but good enough.
Walking un the wind sounds wonderful. I'll be there.
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eudemonismSenior Contributor
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I've just laid down for a little while. I had a feed. I got the young lady from two doors up on my mind. And theres a tricky little scenario buzzing round my mind. I've told myself I'm going for a walk later on this afternoon. Yeah. Not acting on some urges can be heartbreaking and really disappointing.
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eudemonismSenior Contributor
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Sometimes i think. I should just do what the cat does and everything will be alright. Zzz
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AdekSenior Contributor
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".....Im having a sensation of craving something. On a daily basis. Practically 24 7 actually. And i think its my subconscious mind trying to give me messages....."
Thats exactly what i meant @eudemonism. Check this out 👇an experience shared by a friend. i hope it will inspire you since i dont know how to put it in simple words...
"I want to share a bit of my story maybe a brother or sister may benefit. Since I was a young boy I always hated myself. I always was frightened by groups. My downfall was at age 11 when my mom was killed. My dad was always working hard for us so I didn't have adult companionship for advice. Throughout my teens I realized something was wrong inside me. Why was I feeling such pain literally. I joined a gang which I remained in for 13 years. Anyone here familiar with the USA I was in the ghettos of New Jersey, Newark, Irvington, etc. I was hooked on drugs and alcohol the entire time. I have physically hurt so many people and shaytan just kept saying look at all your pain, don't care about them. I always drank and got so high I couldn't move to silence the images of the faces of the people I hurt. Murders we're common in the neighborhoods I lived in. I would just stare at their bodies and think, man they just met the angel of death, and feel NOTHING. I was homeless so many times. Sleeping in the parks, abandoned houses, just anywhere for shelter, drinks, weed, drugs..just name it......I loved it all and indulged deep in hopes I passed away, but it never worked. I was so addicted once I was so high I stayed awake for almost a week straight. I reached below rock bottom. I had such anger, hatred, and sadness I felt as if I had no surroundings, stuck in a state of being so sad it was hard to move. I was 137 pounds from 215 and was sick. I made the choice to leave the gang and the hard drugs alone. This was 3 years ago. I still feel so sad I think of mutilating my face and body everyday. I get so depressed my body literally aches. I get so sad I get stuck in trances. Why? I left all that bad to change. I made constant tawbah.plenty of good deeds. Why do I still suffer? I digged deep and read hadeeth and ayat one after another. When one is in pain they get bad deeds erased and gain good. They are shown God loves them. They fight against their urges for the sake of God to remain strong. Devils always says God hates you look what he puts you through. I listen at times. I get so sad it is hard to move. Yet our Lord and ONLY savior makes me squirm inside because I know the most high wants me to be patient so I can meet Him and enter His paradise ameen. I am not proud of what I shared. Just want others to know there are people like me who are consumed with the thought of harming themselves,yet are even more consumed with how great the reward is for being patient for all the pain and mental strain. Brother's and sisters hold on. And know you are all warriors against the devil and his army..."
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eudemonismSenior Contributor
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Yep. Very powerful stuff @Adek ... sounds like its coming from a really horrible place. I dont realize how fortunate i am some days.
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eudemonismSenior Contributor
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@Former-Member i walked to the top of the hill and back. We'll just over the top of the hill and back. I sat on a bench for about 15-20 minutes. And tried to be mindful and clear my mind of all the junk and rewire myself too use different concepts, ideologies and prospectives And reinforce the good techniques / thinking patterns and be done with the bad techniques / thinking patterns and start a fresh afternoon.
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