When will this feeling of being trapped ever leave me?
Anonymous
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Dec 22, 2014
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You can feel free by accepting the things that make you feel trapped. For many of us, our body is a prison. For others, it's work. For some, it's loneliness. Accepting some limitations can help you transcend them. Consider this also: even the good things in our lives can make us feel trapped at times, having kids, being in a relationship, having responsibility. Being totally free can also mean having an absence of many of the good things that add to our responsibilities but also make life worth living. No one is ever totally free. Therefore, be careful what you wish for.
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ahasbeamer
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Dec 19, 2014
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When you realize what is trapping you. Are you placing limits on yourself? Alot of limits in our life are often self imposed. Noone can be your biggest supporter other than yourself.
Believe in yourself and life might feel less entrapping.
itwillbeok
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Dec 18, 2014
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I have felt trapped a lot of my life, but once you believe that you are only trapped by the walls YOU build, can it start to get any better. Breathe. Calm down and evaluate things. Maybe talk with a trusted friend or family member. It helps to have people to support you. Realize you are not alone, and that it will get better, it just may take some time.
carefulcurrent9154
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May 6, 2018
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this is a feeling i have a hard time overecoming , I tend to distance myself alot because i feel trapt , my method is to listen to music and imagine that im somewhere else that i want to be , i do suffer from clinical depression so its hard for me to cope with anything , but it will be over and you will feel that feeling of being trapt ,slowely drift away first key is free your mind
Anonymous
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Apr 15, 2015
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the feeling of being trapped will be with you for as long as you feel that things are beyond your control.
afzalmaverick
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Oct 20, 2016
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Keep trying. Time will do it. Keep trusting it. It's has its own way. But don't stop trying.......
glisteningMoment
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Dec 18, 2014
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The more you talk it through with other people, the more you push to fight through it, the sooner you'll get out. That's really what we're here for, to help you realize what's weighing on you and maybe facilitate you getting the help you need or want.
Erynn
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Dec 19, 2014
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Yes. Feelings do not last forever. However, it may take a long time to leave, and it may be a reoccurring feeling. You may find it helpful to identify why you feel trapped, list all the options you could possibly take to change it and then evaluate each, talk to someone about this, do things to pass the time or distract yourself, and/or try to find a new way to view the situation. I don't know what sort of action will help you in your particular situation, but those are things that have helped me at various times in the past. I hope things get better soon.
RoseIeroWay
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May 22, 2015
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The only way that feeling leaves is when you discover where you are meant to be, and that you know you can get there.
Anonymous
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Jun 14, 2016
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You're feeling trapped because it's mind over matter. To be liberated and free you have to first put your mind in a way of thinking that is open to new and different things.
Anonymous
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Sep 22, 2016
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The feeling will leave when you realize that you and only you are in power. You are in charge of your emotions.
SpiritualWolfNick
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Oct 5, 2016
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Feeling trapped is perfectly normal, rather if it's a physical feeling of being trapped in a certain space or the feeling of being trapped in a phase or your life. Either way, feelings aren't permanent so it'll get better eventually! In the meantime I encourage you to talk to me in a private 1 on 1 chat to help you with this feeling. Best luck!
ThaliaRavenclaw
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Oct 13, 2016
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As soon as you stop trapping the feeling it will flee from your mind and will leave you until you reach for it again.
Anonymous
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Apr 21, 2017
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I've found that feeling trapped comes from having constant problems and conflicts around you. When you start working through them, either by solving them or simply cutting toxic things out of your life, you will feel more and more free of this trapped feeling. It may never truly go away, but by learning how to deal with the conflicts around you and cancelling them out, you'll feel a lot better. A key tip is to allow yourself time to work out all the problems; don't rush into anything!
ingeniousBerry82
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Apr 23, 2017
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The feeling of being trapped will minimize once you start taking action against it. You feel trapped because your life is not moving forward, not going in the direction you picture for yourself or in comparison with other people around you. Often times, people tend to trap themselves because they're too afraid or get used to the old ways or too lazy. About being trapped, it only takes dedication to change. But The only thing that will truly cure is if you take a step front to where you're happy. If it's too hard to do it alone, seek help from your friends and family or us 7 cupers. :)
patientSnowflake94
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May 4, 2017
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We can get away with the feeling of being trapped. We can begin with thinking positive, telling ourselves that we are free. We really are!! We all have the power to stay positive! But it requires a little effort into tricking our minds to take it away from negative thoughts.
Anonymous
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May 21, 2017
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When you change your environment sufficiently enough, and when your brain has healed from the harm it was in from the previous environment, the trapped feeling will fade away to a distant memory. However while you are still in a "familiar" environment with your "normal" surroundings.. you will usually be triggered by different things and thus refreshing your wounds.
Merveille
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Apr 11, 2018
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Feeling trapped can be an overwhelming, and often unbearable feeling - one that is conveyed by the word itself. Whether you feel trapped in your job, a relationship, or just in your emotions, it may seem like you will never again be "free" of the turmoil. But very often, it can take only one other person with a constructive, outside perspective to help you get through it.
Think about it this way: how is an animal freed from its cage? Someone opens the door. This applies to people in regards to their mental and emotional well-being. Sometimes simply talking helps, and with the right support, one can find the solution to feeling "stuck".
However, going back to the animal analogy, once a person has a taste of freedom, it's essential to know how to adapt to this new sensation, and essentially, new psychological environment, and not return to imprisonment.
This happens with time, and becomes a smoother process when there are others willing to help guide you on your journey to feeling independent, and most importantly, happy.
calmingcloud133
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Jun 7, 2018
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It may seem hopeless at times, but everything gets better eventually. Just think of your hardships as tiny bumps in the road to success and happiness! You're not alone! Keep staying strong and live through it!
RumpleSteeleSkin
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Jul 25, 2018
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The feeling of being trapped can take awhile to over come. I believe (and this is for me) it is mostly our attitudes we have within us and our situations in life. Yes I do understand some have it very rough and little to no support. But it is their attitude that keeps them moving forward in their daily lives. I hope this makes sense and good luck!
