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"Anxiety, low confidence stuff."
Love you, too
I've been reading some lovely stuff on here; it's so nice to see people having the courage to share. I've had my own battles with mental health, I could write a book about my journey, and how far I've come, believe me; I've come a LONG way. In many ways I count myself so lucky. My troubles stemmed like so many people, from childhood crap, but right from the start I seemed to have this burning desire to change which pushed me on through years and years of trying to sort myself out; reading books, taking steps to face my phobias, eight years of therapy, personal growth retreats, more dark tunnels and endless long dark nights of the soul than I can remember. Some of it almost felt like going through fire. And so, I've gone from being a very lost soul who couldn't even leave the house, to someone now who has even done things like story telling and teaching Tai chi. In some ways it's such a success story I just wanted to share it. For anyone out there who's suffering mental health challenges things can and will change. For what it's worth; the world wouldn't be the same without you, and I salute you for the amazing strength you have in carrying what you burden.
Now I'm in my fifties I still have my struggles. I often feel that my anxiety and lack of confidence has squeezed me into a smaller life in some ways, certainly career and money wise. Also I often struggle to stand up for myself; I regularly feel not hugely recognised for who I am and what I give, and sometimes feel stamped on by people.
And so the journey continues. But despite the downside of it all I also feel huge benefits, and learnings and openings to the richness of life that I don't think I'd have been gifted were it not for the storms I went through. In huge respect to all those who struggle, I just wanted to share that.
Now I'm in my fifties I still have my struggles. I often feel that my anxiety and lack of confidence has squeezed me into a smaller life in some ways, certainly career and money wise. Also I often struggle to stand up for myself; I regularly feel not hugely recognised for who I am and what I give, and sometimes feel stamped on by people.
And so the journey continues. But despite the downside of it all I also feel huge benefits, and learnings and openings to the richness of life that I don't think I'd have been gifted were it not for the storms I went through. In huge respect to all those who struggle, I just wanted to share that.
Thanks for sharing. Life is hard and painful. It's easy to dwell our own experiences and feel isolated and like no one else cares. But often times, others are also doing the same thing.
So it's important to have some sort of support network, some sort of acknowledgment from another life that we're hurting. Even just an empathetic response can be cathartic I've found.
Also physical activity helps me a TON. I love that you're doing tai chi, I miss martial arts in general but I just don't have the time with work anymore, plus classes are kinda non existent at the mo. But every now and then I see how much of the 24 step I can remember in my kitchen.
I'm blessed in that I have a nice trail right outside my house that I can walk or ride on. Unfortunately there is a small blizzard going on.
Keep on keepin on friend!
So it's important to have some sort of support network, some sort of acknowledgment from another life that we're hurting. Even just an empathetic response can be cathartic I've found.
Also physical activity helps me a TON. I love that you're doing tai chi, I miss martial arts in general but I just don't have the time with work anymore, plus classes are kinda non existent at the mo. But every now and then I see how much of the 24 step I can remember in my kitchen.
I'm blessed in that I have a nice trail right outside my house that I can walk or ride on. Unfortunately there is a small blizzard going on.
Keep on keepin on friend!
He's more potato now than man. Twisted and evil.
Awesome post! Thank you for sharing xx
Good for you buddy, stick at it!
Agree with what people say about exercise helping too. It has been running for me - lifesaver.
Agree with what people say about exercise helping too. It has been running for me - lifesaver.
mudsprite said: I've been reading some lovely stuff on here; it's so nice to see people having the courage to share. I've had my own battles with mental health, I could write a book about my journey, and how far I've come, believe me; I've come a LONG way. In many ways I count myself so lucky. My troubles stemmed like so many people, from childhood crap, but right from the start I seemed to have this burning desire to change which pushed me on through years and years of trying to sort myself out; reading books, taking steps to face my phobias, eight years of therapy, personal growth retreats, more dark tunnels and endless long dark nights of the soul than I can remember. Some of it almost felt like going through fire. And so, I've gone from being a very lost soul who couldn't even leave the house, to someone now who has even done things like story telling and teaching Tai chi. In some ways it's such a success story I just wanted to share it. For anyone out there who's suffering mental health challenges things can and will change. For what it's worth; the world wouldn't be the same without you, and I salute you for the amazing strength you have in carrying what you burden.
Now I'm in my fifties I still have my struggles. I often feel that my anxiety and lack of confidence has squeezed me into a smaller life in some ways, certainly career and money wise. Also I often struggle to stand up for myself; I regularly feel not hugely recognised for who I am and what I give, and sometimes feel stamped on by people.
And so the journey continues. But despite the downside of it all I also feel huge benefits, and learnings and openings to the richness of life that I don't think I'd have been gifted were it not for the storms I went through. In huge respect to all those who struggle, I just wanted to share that.
Now I'm in my fifties I still have my struggles. I often feel that my anxiety and lack of confidence has squeezed me into a smaller life in some ways, certainly career and money wise. Also I often struggle to stand up for myself; I regularly feel not hugely recognised for who I am and what I give, and sometimes feel stamped on by people.
And so the journey continues. But despite the downside of it all I also feel huge benefits, and learnings and openings to the richness of life that I don't think I'd have been gifted were it not for the storms I went through. In huge respect to all those who struggle, I just wanted to share that.
Thank you for sharing
Paint with play and surrender
Horny and ugly is the worst possible combination... 
I'm so tired of this existance.
I'm so tired of this existance.
He's more potato now than man. Twisted and evil.
Potatoman-J said: Horny and ugly is the worst possible combination...
I'm so tired of this existance.
I'm so tired of this existance.
I know it's not much.. but sending you a hug xx
Thanks Lisa...
He's more potato now than man. Twisted and evil.
wow , thank you for the op post, certainly a lot of people feeling ( at this current time ) a similar thing, i haven't been to low in the ebbs of life but have been down on things, and felt had enough , but my wam kept me sane i would go to far flung places to find a pond to swim in and getting all stresses of life away, and just sit in nature, or walk in nature , ( with added getting wet ) i found this my escapism, i have come through that and just now enjoy, it, ( may a reflection of ) this happened in my teens as i became aware of my own self, getting wet in clothes gave me a security, a second skin, a happiness inside, im now more happier than ever, from this process and still enjoy my wam, and the thrill, my path some what has taken its own journey and i have met beautiful peeps along the way , good for you talking about this , its not that i do to, but just connected with your post some way 
the last wet man standing
Thanks for sharing your experience. We are glad you are here!
We are glad you are here!
Potatoman-J said: Horny and ugly is the worst possible combination...
I'm so tired of this existance.
I'm so tired of this existance.
I know its' easy to think that. A lot of times i think that of myself too. I mean, what else could it be? Now its' like my attitude or postureorsonething like the way I carry myself. Maybe its' your "problem." Couldbe an easier fix for you than it is for me. Give it a try!
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