What's Draining You? ..... And, What To Do?

[goingonhope]

Just wondering if anyone slows down enough to take a good look at:

There must be something that you have influence, or control over that is draining you. Can you identify it?

Next,

Whether you're female, a mom, or are peaceful or not. :D What's there to do when life is draining you?


:tup: What's your plan of action and/or steps to prevent the drain.


:dead: Feel free to jump on in with ... What's It For You?

;) And, Next .... What Are You Going To Do?

 

[intothelight]

Right now it is being unsure of my "place". First there was breakdown of myself emotionally and mentally, and then just as I start to climb out and think I am on a path of healing, cancer strikes. This time I find myself knocked down mentally, emotionally and physically.

Since things are changing so fast, and the drugs have a huge impact on my physical well-being and mood, I am focusing on just being in the moment, and if it is good enjoying it. If it is bad, I remind myself that it will pass.

Focusing on some long term goals and breaking them down into little pieces. Some of which can fit into my life now. Lost my ability to really work, and my youngest child is grown. So I am finding what I want in the future, putting little pieces in place, and striving for a new "normal".

 

[Charmedone]

My family, as much as I love them they are draining.

So trying to focus on me, turn phones to silent, hide away from family at least one hour a day.

Worrying about a business trip I have soon is worrying me :( that's draining all my ability to think straight.

Just reassuring myself worries are not likely to happen and if anything does happen then can deal.

My poor health is preventing me doing much and doing nothing makes me remember :(

Nothing can do about this, just wait to get better I guess.

 

[Sammy]

Right now it is being unsure of my "place".

I love that phrase. It is exactly how I feel. Different reasons, but kind of the same feeling. I am trying to learn how to be single after 2+ decades of marriage and I just don't really know how to do it. The house is even a drain - too empty, bare walls, bare floors. So, today I decided to start an "inspiration wall." I am going to cut out photos, write down ideas, etc to help me just figure out how to be single and create my own space.

Drama with friends that doesn't even include me except in that they tell me theirs! Plan? Not always answer the phone or stop the conversations when I want them to stop, not when they run out of things to whine about.

 

[crazytrain]

Being basically alone is draining at times. I don't have anyone else to care for/about, so I am forced to deal with my own loneliness all the time. Work is draining because it is so hectic right now and I work long hours. Financial stress is draining. Legal stress is draining. Not knowing if my wife even wants to be my wife is draining. Not being able to see or communicate at all with my children right now is draining. Losing the support of my church family and extended family has been draining.

So, to recap: my entire life right now is draining!

 

[goingonhope]

Financial stress is draining.!

Yeah, I certainly do hear you on the financial stress crazytrain. Mine has really done quite the number and each time we try and meet a deadline for financial consultation, constraints have gotten in our way. It's scary and it's frustrating. What I'm gonna do though is just keep up further preparation and work and aim for the new date my H and I re-scheduled for after our children return to school.

Sorry you are facing so much uncertainty, isolation and stress crazytrain. It sounds like alot and quite confusing. Hoping some things soon clear for you and you gain a better sense of direction.

Take Care.

 

[goingonhope]

My ciggerette and nicotine addictions are draining me. :tdown:

 

[Deleted member 12723]

My sister is draining me. I will have to change me from now on because she is only going to get worse with time. I have been in denial about it and now it is time for me to face up to how things really are. I have a couple of other situations that are draining to me too, and although I have already handled them it still hurts. I need to grow a good thick skin is what I need to do. I so want to let things just roll off of my back.

 

[Abstract]

My full scale war with myself is sucking the life out of me.

My mother is still a drain but I am stuck knowing what to do about it,

Life? :rolleyes:

 

[Deleted member 12723]

I so relate to what you are going through. My heart is with you. I so relate. It is so hard. I wish it gets better for you.

 

[Abstract]

Thank you Gizmo. Back at you too. Thanks for the compassion. If only it all was not so painful.

 

[Britt.f7]

My depression and darkness is draining. Worrying about how it effects my family and friends is draining. I need to find coping skills. I use to try and get out of the house to help counter some of the feelings, do something enjoyable, see a funny movie, call a friend. I think I need to learn some new coping skills.