Feeling low

[Judy02]

Yesterday and today, feeling really low. Sometimes christmas irritates me, because I'm surrounded by all these family gatherings, and u feel at christmas, if ur not that happy, and have things going on, u have to wear a plastic smile for a few days (u look happy to please other people) despite if ur feeling totally different inside...

I know I'm going to get the usual 'how are you' 'what r u doing with ur life' questions, and sometimes, u just think do u really care?! lol.

I dunno, I'm just complaining, not sure why I'm down. I just am, and knowing I have to pretend to be happy, and will be so busy caught up in social gatherings, I have little time to myself to let out how I really feel is frustrating. Anyone else get that??

Also...I have been worrying, and getting anxious about what people think of me and stuff (anyone else get that??) - it kinda makes me feel low.

I posted a thread about being anxious and paranoid, but kinda got the impression few people really understood at the time...hate feeling so alone, does anyone else get down easily about how others treat them - whether people really care etc??

Sorry just having a bad day...

 

[tapero]

Hi Judy,

I don't get out much, but I hear what you are saying. Just want you to know that I'm praying for you. Try not to worry about what people think of you; it doesn't matter what they think. You are well loved by God for who you are. Yes, being treated poorly would hurt my feelings too. Try to tell yourself you are worthy of the best, and have good boundaries for yourself. Don't allow what amounts to lies to tell you who you are for it isn't true.

God bless,
love,
tapero

 

[UnitynLove]

A thing that helped me in my down time is to pray for others. Bless others whenever I could. And focus on others problems and praying for their problem to be healed. What you make happen for others God will make happen for you.

 

[jsimms615]

Yesterday and today, feeling really low. Sometimes christmas irritates me, because I'm surrounded by all these family gatherings, and u feel at christmas, if ur not that happy, and have things going on, u have to wear a plastic smile for a few days (u look happy to please other people) despite if ur feeling totally different inside...

I know I'm going to get the usual 'how are you' 'what r u doing with ur life' questions, and sometimes, u just think do u really care?! lol.

I dunno, I'm just complaining, not sure why I'm down. I just am, and knowing I have to pretend to be happy, and will be so busy caught up in social gatherings, I have little time to myself to let out how I really feel is frustrating. Anyone else get that??

Also...I have been worrying, and getting anxious about what people think of me and stuff (anyone else get that??) - it kinda makes me feel low.

I posted a thread about being anxious and paranoid, but kinda got the impression few people really understood at the time...hate feeling so alone, does anyone else get down easily about how others treat them - whether people really care etc??

Sorry just having a bad day...

I've been feeling the same way for weeks. I snapped at a friend the other day for no reason. Then, I realized I have been angry and depressed for at least two weeks and bumming myself and others out.
I did get a gift card to my favorite book store today, so that is one thing I am looking forward to spending. I'll probably use it before January 1.

 

[jsimms615]

A thing that helped me in my down time is to pray for others. Bless others whenever I could. And focus on others problems and praying for their problem to be healed. What you make happen for others God will make happen for you.

That's a great way to look at it. I know in my chaplaincy ministry that I always feel better after I have gone and helped listen to someone else and tried to help them. I actually forget about my problems and feel thankful often times that my problems aren't worse than they are.
J

 

[Lotuspetal_uk]

Yesterday and today, feeling really low. Sometimes christmas irritates me, because I'm surrounded by all these family gatherings, and u feel at christmas, if ur not that happy, and have things going on, u have to wear a plastic smile for a few days (u look happy to please other people) despite if ur feeling totally different inside...

I know I'm going to get the usual 'how are you' 'what r u doing with ur life' questions, and sometimes, u just think do u really care?! lol.

I dunno, I'm just complaining, not sure why I'm down. I just am, and knowing I have to pretend to be happy, and will be so busy caught up in social gatherings, I have little time to myself to let out how I really feel is frustrating. Anyone else get that??

Thank you ! You know I couldn't put my finger on why I felt the way I did today but reading what you wrote hit it smack on the nail for me. We did the meeting of the clan (as I like to call it). It was very much "lets not talk about the fact that LP is off work with stress and is on anti-depressants", a lot of small talk, and yet all I wanted to do was to stay at home. I lacked the words to describe how I felt until I saw what you wrote. So you're not alone sis, I've had a similar day today.

Also...I have been worrying, and getting anxious about what people think of me and stuff (anyone else get that??) - it kinda makes me feel low.

I posted a thread about being anxious and paranoid, but kinda got the impression few people really understood at the time...hate feeling so alone, does anyone else get down easily about how others treat them - whether people really care etc??

Sorry just having a bad day...

I use to feel like this a lot when I was younger and unfortunately it wasn't until I was older that I was able to rise over this. As someone else earlier has said, it helps a lot when I pray for others and focus on making them feel better (as I will do for you tonight). Stay focussed also on the L-rd and take many quiet times with Him when you feel like this (this has helped me a lot recently too )

Yep, didn't have a fab day today too... but lets pray for a better day tomorrow.

 

[Amin]

Yesterday and today, feeling really low. Sometimes christmas irritates me, because I'm surrounded by all these family gatherings, and u feel at christmas, if ur not that happy, and have things going on, u have to wear a plastic smile for a few days (u look happy to please other people) despite if ur feeling totally different inside...

I know I'm going to get the usual 'how are you' 'what r u doing with ur life' questions, and sometimes, u just think do u really care?! lol.

I dunno, I'm just complaining, not sure why I'm down. I just am, and knowing I have to pretend to be happy, and will be so busy caught up in social gatherings, I have little time to myself to let out how I really feel is frustrating. Anyone else get that??

Also...I have been worrying, and getting anxious about what people think of me and stuff (anyone else get that??) - it kinda makes me feel low.

I posted a thread about being anxious and paranoid, but kinda got the impression few people really understood at the time...hate feeling so alone, does anyone else get down easily about how others treat them - whether people really care etc??

Sorry just having a bad day...

I get that way. Don't know why, I just do.
X-mas seems to have lost it's sparkle, it's joy. I guess i do what you do. Walk around with a plastic smile trying to avoid peoples' questions. Like, Hey, How are you doing. Who cares. Ya can't stand there and say, wow, I'm glad you asked i feel really wrotten.
I'm always glad when it's over. Wish i could help,but i can't even answer myself.
Just know you're not alone.
Bless You.
Chuck.