I hate 2023
It's the first day of 2023 and I'm already hating it. My little sister got me mad because of stuff and now boyfriend mad. I posted something on social media and he told me I shouldn't post stuff like that and just do something about it. My whole life my family told me what I can and can't write on social media. I can't express myself at all. So I told him you sound like my family right now. So now he is even more mad and I'm sitting here crying because he doesn't understand what I'm saying. This is why I gave up socal media. 😭😭😭😭😭😭
🌻 Hi @Caitlyn1993,
I can imagine how upsetting this situation would be. It sounds like your boyfriend is having difficulty understanding, which is triggering to you. I hear what you're saying. What you're feeling is valid, even if others don't understand. I hope the rest of this year brings more positive emotions for you.
Not many people understand mental health and I feel this world is saying the wrong stuff about it. I don't know how to explain it to him or anyone else anymore. I'm terrified of this up coming year.
Hi Caitlyn. I think more and more people are becoming aware of mental health. A lot more people are going through it. Do you talk to a therapist or talked to a Dr about medication in case you need it?
I haven't. I'm back and forth on going back on it. I don't see anyone right now due to no insurance and can't really afford paying like $50 every time.
I hear you. I see the mental load of not feeling understood and having anxiety about this upcoming year is making it difficult for you right now. I’m really glad you posted on here looking for support, you are not alone in this and we are here whenever you need support. 🌷
How or in what ways would you feel supported if others understood a bit better? How would you guide someone in a similar situation as yours?
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I'm not sure how to get someone to understand mental health and what I have. I've just tried telling people write down what is bugging you, rethink things in your life, blast music, etc. People tend not to listen to me though. I've been through so much in my life, I haven't healed. Now that I am trying to heal, it is like stuff keeps popping up and people don't seem to understand I guess. I'm just stuck, confused, terrified.
@Caitlyn1993 I'm sorry you've been going through that alone. I what happened to you in the past is unfair, but that can not stop you from making your presentnnor future better. I
Rather than getting someone else to understand your situation for , you acknowledging it your self will help you over come it and do what you feel like it best for you.
I hope the rest for this year gives your the best of everything. You are loved more than you know.
Hi Caitlyn. When I was in college and didn’t have any insurance I went to see one of their counselors. Regardless what country or state you are in their should be somewhere you can go that is free I believe.
I can but it's only 6 sessions for free. After, I'm not sure.
Hi Caitlyn. I would try the 6 free ones and go from there
I don't know if I even have time
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I hope this articles could help in how to use social media well to adapt for the good of all:
Part 1 - https://www.jw.org/en/library/magazines/g201107/What-Should-I-Know-About-Social-Networking-Part-1/
Part 2 - https://www.jw.org/en/library/magazines/g201108/What-Should-I-Know-About-Social-Networking-Part-2/
It's okay, maybe we need a little time from getting to know the rough patches, and what we actually need is each other all over again just in better worlds and under lighter clouds.
I used to also feel this way in some dire situations because certain individuals got under my skin but I did not let that stop me once I figured out what was next on the list of things I needed doing.
It comes to a slow and so I started to sing my troubles away, so there that was all it took was some singing.