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MegglesCasual Contributor
I live in fear of what I cannot control ie. The future. I'm not a control freak I just like security. I worry about everything and it keeps me awake at night I cannot shut out the rooftop chatter? I drink too much to dull stuff. Which I know is not good. I'm working on being more confident. I live with males that don't clean up after themselves and this causes stress, as I'm constantly double handling everything and this all take up my time.
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TABSenior Contributor
Hi @MegglesDitto re control, the future and drinking.
Do you need to be there re cleaning? Talking to someone can help. Puts things in perspective. So can having a break from alcohol and or things that are eating at you. If you cut back on the drink, you might find yourself more able to cope, and/or think what the hell am I doing in this situation. I have and do put myself in all sorts of situations that are somehow only bearable with alcohol. Not trying to preach. I know what I need to do, and have done in the past, but still keep tripping myself up
You are in control.
Take it easy, to use a hackneyed phrase..
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utopiaSenior Contributor
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Hi @Meggles
No human being has total control over life events or the future. But we do have control over what we choose to do now, how we chose to react to life events; and how to handle our life each day. Security comes from believing that no matter what life throws at us we will find a way to overcome or resign to it and move forward. Handling each event as it arises - "one day at a time" - not looking too forward but living in the present only - this will stop the worry. Alcohol is a temporary escape as when it wears off our troubled state of mind will only rise to the surface again bigger and worse off as the issues have not been dealt with productively or face on.
Ces sara sara - what ever will be will be. It's doing our best each day to work on improving our lot, (and that of others), which is in our power to do so and being happy with that as we can do no more; - then pure resignation For that which we cannot control - learning to live with what we cannot change.
Worry won't change a thing but our good health and peace of mind. Tell yourself this and let go. Tomorrow is another day - a new beginning.
You do have some control over your housemates by setting some rules and consequences. If this doesn't work perhaps looking for better accommodation were others will do their fair share.
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Unknown userMember
Hi @Meggles
Welcome to the forums.
I think it’s human nature to fear the future in some way, and to want to feel in control. I have trouble sleeping sometimes too. I really like @Former-Member's view of being ok with not being able to control everything, but knowing that you are capable of responding to whatever comes your way.
I have trouble sleeping sometimes too. Something I have found helpful is relaxation techniques – you might have come across one where you slowly relax each body part, starting with your toes and finishing with your face. Another one I like is tuning in and out one by one to all the sounds I can hear around me. If my mind is too active for those, I often listen to a podcast, to at least make me focus on something outside my head. Anyways, that’s just me. Is there anything you’ve found helpful?
I’m glad you’ve been able to share what’s been happening here on the forums. Is there anyone you’ve been talking to face to face about all of this? Maybe a friend or someone professional like a psychologist or counsellor?
It's also great to hear that you’re working on being more confident. If you feel like sharing, I’d love to hear any strategies that have helped you with that.
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MegglesCasual Contributor
Thanx soo much, I haven't taken hols all year so I have a few days off coming up and I'm going away so I think it will help, Just to relax
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MegglesCasual Contributor
I know your right, I'm embarrassed, however I need to make it happen thanx
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