What Are You Feeling Today? Not Thinking, Rather Feeling! Can You Identify Yours?

[Deleted member 29961]

Anger
Tired
Disappointed

 

[Changing4Best]

I'm feeling as if my life does not have any meaning. I wonder why I am even alive? I feel so empty.

 

[Recovery4Me]

I feel so empty

:hug::hug:

'Emptiness' is a hard place to sit comfortably within for many and I hear you. I can not recall however reading a post by you stating this emotion as authentically and vulnerably as today. That took courage, much courage. Searching for your personal meaning in life has merit and perhaps warrants consideration of a thread for support. You are not alone dear...on so many levels. x

 

[Changing4Best]

@Recovery4Me I just created such a thread in the DISCUSSION section while you wrote this! Great minds think alike.

 

[Recovery4Me]

:hug::hug::hug: @SheilaKathy ...glad you opened up. I feel proud of you!

 

[Spiderallis]

I'm not sure why I'm crying. I made it to brunch, then cancelled everything else for today because I'm crying and I don't know why and the few supportive type people I have are all busy with their own struggles right now, I should be helping with theirs instead.

 

[Deleted member 29961]

I should be helping with theirs instead.

If there is one thing I know, is that you need to be in a good place for yourself before you can be in a good place for others. I know I've had a tendency to give to much of myself and ask to little from others, in this why I become my own self abuser, my own worst tormenter. it is also an avoidance tactic I've used to sidestep my issues. I noticed in your post you say you are crying but you don't say how you are feeling. so I'm going to ask you, how are you feeling right now? I'll start by telling you how I feel right now; I am calm no longer angry. I am still very tired and I am still feeling disappointed.

 

[Recovery4Me]

@Spiderallis :hug::hug:

Crying is a signal...listen and be kinder to you. All of us have needs with times of depletion and for the braver ones...perhaps tears. Please give yourself something lovely within the time you 'cancelled', do something just for you. Be it small or large, imagine and create a space for you with a treat, time, rest, comfort or anything that would float your boat. Then please...let us know...because you are so loved on our site and give to so many. Now please, consider giving to you.:hug::hug:

 

[Spiderallis]

Aww, thanks @Jigsaw Puzzle and @Recovery4Me I'm sorry, I'm confused about why I'm crying so I'll try that be nicer to me thing, I'm getting out a coloring book and some good music, maybe some tea.

 

[Recovery4Me]

@Spiderallis post us your work one day, so that we might brag on you. I am glad you are taking time for you.

I feel happy for my friend, that she is self nurturing.:hug: I think I will go hug my Elmo doll.:clown:

 

[ms spock]

I am feeling like I can manage - I did two hours and twenty minutes of mindfulness meditation this morning. I was wrapped up like a butterfly in a cocoon, it was most grounding and containing.

 

[Changing4Best]

I am feeling somewhat better than I felt yesterday. I guess I feel kind of bored today. I'm wishing for something exciting in a good way.