Trouble feeling or expressing positive emotions
Trouble feeling or expressing positive emotions
Remember that this is a common reaction to trauma. You are not doing this on purpose. You should not feel guilty for something you do not want to happen and cannot control.
Make sure to keep taking part in activities that you enjoy or used to enjoy. Even if you don't think you will enjoy something, once you get into it, you may well start having feelings of pleasure.
Take steps to let your loved ones know that you care. You can express your caring in little ways: write a card, leave a small gift, or phone someone and say hello.
@SoftForestHSP77
Thank you I needed this .. been so confused I'm trying to stay positive but some how my mind and body won't let me...
Yes. We have to be consciously aware that our experience is through the lense of our mental illness(es), we're in the middle of that ourselvs; but with our awareness and self-patience and self-compassion, maybe it will be easier to tell the difference or find the good stuff, who knows? It's at least possible.
@SoftForestHSP77 Great post Forest, thank you :)