Dealing With a Lot…
I’m trying to do less on 7Cups, due to my hand pain and my burnout, but I’m still here. I’ve been purposely ignoring most of my penpal chats and other notifications I get, while responding to others. It’s been helping my mental overload to be able to ignore some notifications, and be able to focus better, breathe easier.
I’m just worried that people might think I don’t like them, I’m purposely shutting them out, I’m going back on my word about taking a break… I’m doing my best. I’m doing less, while trying to keep myself sane during an incredibly dark and difficult time, emotionally and physically and mentally. Making encouragement posts helps calm and ground me… Responding to a handful of penpal chats makes me feel seen and understood and less isolated.
I feel like I’m saying this all wrong. But I know you guys know me well enough, love me enough, to sift through what I’m saying and glean the meaning from my prattling. What I’m trying to convey is… I’m just doing less, I’m not leaving. I’m not ignoring specific people because of ill will, just because it’s easier on me in multiple ways. Loving people is keeping me sane.
Idk If any of this makes sense… I feel like it’s muddled. I hope you guys understand… Please let me know if you do.
@jesusredeemedme2425 Hi there, thanks for sharing this with us. I've seen your uplifting messages on the platform and I just wanted to say we're so blessed to have a listener like you on our team! However please make sure you're making time for breaks and taking care of yourself ❤️ I totally get where you're coming from, your feelings are valid. I've actually been feeling the same way lately 🫂 If taking a break is what's best for you then do that. We love and support you 100%!
Thanks for all the times you've uplifted and supported me and others in our 7cups community ❤️
I’m not a listener, I just love people hehe! And thank you so much <3
@jesusredeemedme2425 ah ok my mistake! That's really good ❤️ don't forget to be kind to yourself too! You deserve it
I do love listening to people tho! <3
How's your mom right now?
She’s doing better, able to drive and work. But her health is tenuous and changes at random…
Glad to hear that , I hope she gets better💕
@jesusredeemedme2425
It shows that you take responsibility for your well-being by doing less! 👍
Whyyyy do I keep obsessively posting to the point of hurting my hand? Even though I’m supposed to be taking a break?
@jesusredeemedme2425 it just shows ur a kind person 🥰 and genuinely love doing this it's okay to feel this way... keep taking small breaks and always feel free to have rest... u don't need to force urself too much ❤️ you're deeply loved either way! 💕✨
Thank you… That made me feel better <3
There is nothing wrong with taking a break. You don't have to feel bad for anything.
I hope that you get well soon. It is just a phase, I'm sure you'll come out through it just like you've always done before. Sending you lots of love and I pray to God to guide you.
We all understand.
Many times I have been unable to reply to the whole deluge of notifications and PMs, and everybody is very forgiving and understanding.
This is a community of people who struggle in some way or another. Sometimes we can't. We can't reply to people we love. We can't perform to the standards we set for ourselves. We get overwhelmed.
When I post or send a PM, I have this in mind.
That the other person might not be able to reply at the moment. It's perfectly ok for me. I understand.
I hope things get better soon in your life ! 💜 💜 💜
@jesusredeemedme2425
@jesusredeemedme2425
Sometimes it's good to take a break from social media. I'm proud of u and I hope things get better.😊
@jesusredeemedme2425
I appreciate your strength. Setting boundaries with others, taking steps to keep oneself sane requires good amount of determination.
I am here to support whenever you need.
I mean you have a lot to figure out your faith whether they exist or not
@jesusredeemedme2425 don´t worry, all is good. But I would genuinely suggest taking a break from the internet all-together for a few days. You keep giving us all love and care, when your own cup is empty. The moment you refill it a little, you immediately pour it all out to others. It may sound like a *** thing to say of me, but trust me. I say this because we seem to have some common behavior patterns that I am aware of in my own self.
So telling this with the most gentle care I can. Switch to selfcare and go for an ice-cream. When i went through similar struggle, it helped me to step away. I still do. It´s not easy at all. And I am telling this as someone who has genuinely been there. You can not live your life and move forward with it, if you keep making sure everyone else is taken care of and is moving along with theirs. Don´t make the same mistakes I do, otherwise you will be stuck always searching for another soul to save. And in the end of it all, when the power goes out, you will be alone with your thoughts, not knowing who you are without others and just ask yourself what now, because everyone moved on in life, and you chose to stay on the same place, and suddenly, you will find yourself asking if any of that really mattered and if it was worth to make yourself so empty inside. I´m saying this, because it is what happened to me too and I still haven´t recovered from it. I may be wrong, but I feel like something similar is happening to you too.
So put the tech down. Go outside. Pet some cats or dogs or feed the ducks. And you will feel better. And when you are ready to come back, make sure you are very kind to yourself and keep something from your energy to yourself too, you deserve to show up for yourself just as much as you show up for us. 😊
But… but I like you guys! Lol
@jesusredeemedme2425 that´s okay, we like you too 😊 You can absolutely come back when you rest a little, just want to make sure you get to fill your own cup too 😊🍵
