grokcahsevol Posted July 9, 2015 Posted July 9, 2015 (edited) It's day 6 NC and I just wish I had more answers. I always wake up feeling like $hit and as the day goes by it may get worse or better. My "friends" were all mutual friends with my ex, but I know it's best to not hang out with them. My other friends that were just my group of friends, I pushed away a few years ago because they started to get into drugs, I made contact with a few of them and they are still on the same path... I literally have 1 friend who chose the right path, who lives in NYC and barley comes out to where I am due to work. I'm definitely and introvert and it's hard for me to make friends, always have been, the only way I open up is by drinking.. which I don't enjoy. The only thing I really do now is go to the gym, and work on my business. My parents and brother will be moving across the country as they just retired ... I've been thinking of going back to my home country for a bit but it just sucks cause I have so many memories there with her and I feel like it's a cheap way out? I went out drinking with my friend the other evening, had a good time but felt so guilty talking to girls I got rid of instagram and snapchat so I don't have to see the joy shes having I literally have no one, I'm currently looking for a therapist for some help, but I have $hit insurance as well. Edited July 9, 2015 by grokcahsevol
Satu Posted July 9, 2015 Posted July 9, 2015 Here are some things you can do to help you with your difficulties: Connect – connect with the people around you: your family, friends, colleagues and neighbours. Spend time developing these relationships. Be active – you don't have to go to the gym. Take a walk, go cycling or play a game of football. Find the activity that you enjoy and make it a part of your life. Keep learning – learning new skills can give you a sense of achievement and a new confidence. So why not sign up for that cooking course, start learning to play a musical instrument, or figure out how to fix your bike? Give to others – even the smallest act can count, whether it's a smile, a thank you or a kind word. Larger acts, such as volunteering at your local community centre, can improve your mental wellbeing and help you build new social networks. Be mindful – be more aware of the present moment, including your feelings and thoughts, your body and the world around you. Some people call this awareness "mindfulness", and it can positively change the way you feel about life and how you approach challenges. Source here. 1
Recommended Posts