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When will it end
Redemption
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You know by now that I’ve been feeling lost and stuck lately, like I’m in a rut I can’t seem to get out of. Things once felt more hopeful, but that sense of optimism has faded. I’ve found myself wanting change, whether it’s a new car, a job, a shift in mindset, or even finding a Mrs. or building stronger friendships, but I feel powerless to make any of it happen. I’ve realized that material things don’t matter as much as I once thought; what truly counts is the impact I have on others and my own well-being.
In the past, I used to throw myself into creative things to cope, but lately, even that’s lost its spark. Life has felt pretty unfulfilling, and I find myself stuck in a loop of negative emotions, boredom, anxiety, stress, and that constant feeling of inferiority. I know it’s not always visible, but it’s there every day. The small moments, like chatting online or having real conversations, have brought some happiness back into my life. I really appreciate those of you who take the time to listen; it means more than you know.
In the past, I used to throw myself into creative things to cope, but lately, even that’s lost its spark. Life has felt pretty unfulfilling, and I find myself stuck in a loop of negative emotions, boredom, anxiety, stress, and that constant feeling of inferiority. I know it’s not always visible, but it’s there every day. The small moments, like chatting online or having real conversations, have brought some happiness back into my life. I really appreciate those of you who take the time to listen; it means more than you know.
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Motivation is hard especially when it can sometimes hide away on days when we’re struggling a lot
I’m proud of you for just how far you’ve come and for each time you’ve found away passed each barrier and managed to take new steps, that’s an amazing thing to do.
Life isn’t linear there will be a lot of ups and downs and switching from different paths and that’s okay you can get through it all.
I wondered if you’d like to share the steps you taken so far and maybe we can help you on a new path!
Thank you so much @Rose113
I hear you - it sounds like alongside all your efforts to change things, you're also noticing that its feeling harder emotionally to stay optermistic these days, and that the self-doubt and feeling of inferiority is getting louder - would that be fair to say?
Coping with all those feelings each day sounds so hard, esspecially when they're not always visable so perhaps others don't notice what its like for you.
This sounds like a shift, and I wondered if you'd feel comfortable sharing some more about what this has meant?
I'd like to echo what Rose has said above! You're doing so well to be talking about this, and we're here for you to celebrate each step as you take things day by day, and to listen when you feel stuck too.
Sending lots of care, Redemption. You are so deserving of all the things you're wishing for.
@Sian321 it would be fair to say the inferior and self doubt thoughts are getting louder. But yh materialistic stuff don't matter sometimes they can be important and can matter but don't if you just have them stuff but aren't happy all that. Thanks so much Sian