How can I get back to feeling okay?

[Anonymous]

I think I may need a therapist. I’ve had this weird feeling deep in the pits of my body. I don’t know if I’m depressed but I definitely feel anxious. I’m sad in a way that I don’t know why. I saw one of my sweetest classmates died recently and I felt weird about that. And then this crazy satisfy of some guy going around spreading incurable stds that I was in a sense close to. (I got tested). But it just gave me a realization that anything can happen anytime at any point. Maybe that’s it. I’m never comepletely safe. Never completely secure. That scares me really bad. I feel uneasy because what if one of these things I can’t control happen to me. What if I do get an incurable std or die suddenly. How can I be okay about that?

[Anonymous]

It's great that you are recognizing the need for support and considering reaching out to a therapist. It's important to prioritize your mental health and well-being, and seeking professional help can be a helpful step in managing your anxiety and feelings of sadness.

Here are some tips that may help you cope with your anxiety and find a sense of peace:

1. Practice mindfulness: Mindfulness techniques, such as deep breathing, meditation, or yoga, can help you stay present and grounded in the moment. This can help reduce anxiety and promote feelings of calm and relaxation.

2. Stay connected: Reach out to friends, family members, or a support group to share your feelings and connect with others. Social support can be a powerful tool for managing stress and anxiety.

3. Seek professional help: Consider reaching out to a therapist or counselor who can provide guidance, support, and coping strategies to help you manage your anxiety and feelings of sadness.

4. Take care of your physical health: Eating a balanced diet, getting regular exercise, and getting enough sleep can all help improve your overall well-being and reduce feelings of anxiety.

Remember, it's normal to experience anxiety and feelings of sadness from time to time, and seeking support is a sign of strength. With the right support and resources, it's possible to manage your anxiety and find a sense of peace and well-being.

[Anonymous]

These aren't the worst things that happen to people.

Just do your best.

The fact that you say you may need a therapist proves that you probably do. But as with all therapists, it's crucial to find one who does more good than harm.

[Asker]

Thank you for your response as well, I don’t know it’s a feeling that comes and goes but I think therapy won’t be something I can fully do until I am able to make my own money. It’s a scary world and I just live in my own world not relaxing what I’m ignoring. Death is possible. Something completely life altering can happen anyday. I don’t know why I’m just having these realization it just takes me out of where I was comfy. I will be looking into some options to figure out how to settle my mind.💕

[Opinion Owner]

Something I experience... is that I lived in an actual hell for many years.

Yeah, I can ignore it... aka repress the feeling. Which takes me to tense up my body. In other words shove the fear into my body... next thing I know I'm suffering 1/3 of my life with incurable illnesses. They seem to get better when I'm sleepy and relaxed, but when I'm sleepy and relaxed I also have nightmares. As I wake the fuck up I tense up my body and shove the feelings under my bloody carpet of a body.

I'm suggesting that you may just be suppressing the feeling into your body just like I did, if so it will lead to incurable diseases and chronic pains.

Have you experienced traumas related to losing something you loved?

[Opinion Owner]

Related to religion and your old faith, do whatever works and makes you feel as if deep wounds are healed. Religion often hurts people more than anything so just make sure that if you are religious that it doesn't hurt you.

None of that "I am an evil sinner by my nature and should have low self esteem 24/7... whoever doesn't practice religion goes to hell... you should be ashamed of this and that..." Because obviously it makes people sick, and you probably need more healing than becoming sick.

[MementoMori777]

You accept God into your life, not only does he protect but even the thought of death possibly being around the corner doesn't bother you.

[Asker]

Thank you for responding, I’m feeling better today but I think it’s something that happens when I go out maybe? I don't know. I am trying to get back into my faith since I’ve been in college I’ve strayed away but I agree I need something to hold n to

[MementoMori777]

Yea we all feel alone sometimes but the truth is that we aren't, we just try to rely on ourselves rather than God most of the time and it's why we get ourselves in these types of situations where we aren't happy, I'm glad you are feeling better tho 💯🙏