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11-08-2017 07:09 PM
11-08-2017 07:09 PM
refinding the zest
hello fellow carers
im in need of some assitance and advice from my elders and/or people who have been in this position before.
i have lost my zest for life and right now its dangerous not to have the will to want to be here. i would rather be here but when these thoughts come they overwhelm me and i find that i can find a reason to keep going.
i need to try and rediscover something and light the fire within again
does anyone have any suggestions on how i could do this?
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11-08-2017 11:21 PM
11-08-2017 11:21 PM
Re: refinding the zest
This might sound bizarre but I often put my earphones in and play either relaxing or dance music. I get into my own world/space where I can't hear anyone and I dance/ wiggle/ sway away and let some of the pressure out.
A girlfriend once told me that taking time out may feel selfish and prove a lot to organise but it's a lot less than it would be if I was no longer here or in a facility myself.. true words.
Life is a gift, sometimes it feels like that gift is wrapped so tight you can never open it to enjoy so look at it like a challenge. The alternative is not an option.
Look after you.
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12-08-2017 09:59 AM
12-08-2017 09:59 AM
Re: refinding the zest
hi @Exhausted1
ive been in this state of mind before but I wasnt scared. I am scared and I want to be able to have a better life. I would rather be scared, its better that way. I dont want to become that numb to things again that I just dont care anymore so ive decided to try and get help before I get to that point again.
Its so hard to argue with the thoughts esp when they flood my brian and its hard to think of anything else.
I love being a carer dont get me wrong and I still want to do that but I dont know. I feel ive lsot touh with everything.
I dont really know who I am anymore. I just dont know.
It doesnt sound bizzare to me, im glad you can do that.
I wish life wasnt that big of a challenge, I just want something good to happen. Is that really to much to ask rather than just bad and worse..