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August 7, 2015 at 6:59 am in reply to: Has anyone every regretted pursuing thier passion or dreams? I'm terrified #81397JessParticipant
Have you mapped any of this out? Looked at what the worst-case scenario would be of going to NZ? My bet is you could still handle whatever that fear would be. You are already doing well. I am 37. I moved to another country at a young age and I managed. I was broke sometimes, and I had to work certain jobs to make ends meet, but I also gained things that fed my soul. I have made friends from all over the world. It could be scary and lonely at times, but I also felt proud and excited by the risks I was taking and for how excited I felt knowing I could do it. I have learned that there isn’t always a perfect time to do things, and sometimes you have to just leap. You sound like you have a very level head on your shoulders and that you are doing well and being “responsible.” But responsible to who? If you are feeling so unhappy, I think it is important to do thing for yourself. At my age, I look back and wish I had taken more risks. I am mustering the courage to do that again.
Wishing you the very best on your journey.
ps…I splurged on a trip to NZ 3 years ago. It was an amazing time.
JessParticipantDear Birdy,
Thanks for sharing your journey. It is good to hear from people who have made it to the other side of anxiety and depression. I was especially moved when you said, “I decided to stop looking at why I felt the way I did and just focus on enjoying the present moment.” These are wise words and I will think of them when I am feeling that old creeping feeling.
JessParticipantWell said, Matt. Lots of good stuff in your reply. Charlierae, wishing you the best.
JessParticipantThanks for sharing this poem, it is pretty amazing. I have often gone through feelings of intense loneliness at night, to the point where it even wakes me up at strange hours. I have found just focusing on my breathing and even listening to guided meditations helps a lot. Sometimes I will pray or even repeat affirmations to help shut off that fearful thinking and just the sad feelings. I know it is just the night time blues. I still struggle with it!
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