Positive Vibe/ prayer request thread

[naturalooks15]

Hi All,

Don't want this to be whining or venting thread but this is pretty much the only community I am active in and really really like it so thought of posting here. 

This is for everyone to post if you like/need.

Some of you may know that I have been though toughest time of my life for last one year and every aspect of my life is hit. Looks like the ordeal is not over and now it's onto my career and in turn mental wellbeing . Without going into too much detail, my health was compromised to the point that it was life threatening, my personal life crisis beyond belief that I never thought would happen to me and crushed me. Now my career is taking a hit for various reasons plus my health/ some physical limitation causing me further stress, anxiety, having hard time concentrating.

I am doing everything I can. Fighting this very hard, trying to stay positive. I have started working out regularly because I think that will help physical as well as mental wellbeing and doing everything I can but I feel I am at a point where it's getting tiring I can use some positive thought and your prayers. 

Also, if you are someone like me where sometime I am at a loss of words and not sure what to communicate to the person but I still pray for them, that is ok too, no need to feel pressured to post anything.

Feel free to post your own requests in this thread. Again, not a pity party and definitely do everything in your control to power though but sometimes positive vibes and prayers are just the things we all could use. 

[RNGesusPls]

I'm proud of you too for powering through @sprocketta 💪! I also agree with seeking a therapist and have experienced the "offending those around me" too

[curlychiquita]

Keep fighting on, @sprocketta!

[sprocketta]

Thanks @curlychiquita

[RNGesusPls]

Both mental health and physical health are very important @naturalooks15 so not a whining/venting thread at all! Discussion helps a lot and I think mental health isn't often discussed. I'm so sorry you're going through this 😞 Do you have someone close to you to confide with and help you out? At least you have a welcoming and accepting community right here!

I've been in your shoes too several years ago. Was severely sick and had some mental disorder diagnoses tests done. My family didn't really listen or help fix my problems at first. My doctor recommended a therapist and that therapist helped me a lot with dealing with the behavioral aspect of my mental health. Eventually, I brought my family in with me for a couple of sessions and they've been very understanding afterwards.

But, recently, I've lost a lot of motivation in life. I still go to work but I'm a zombie. I run and hike but the adrenaline rush is too fleeting. The depression, the anxiety, the ADHD is always lingering in the back of my mind. I just hide it with a mask and a fake smile daily.

That reminds me...I quickly walked past a lady who saw my resting bench face and told me, "You should smile!" I was too in a rush so I glanced at her and continued walking, but she then huffed, "Geez!" 

I didn't know my facial expression was that offensive...can smiling make my depression go away 🙃

[treestar86]

@RNGesusPls @curlychiquita  ugh, yes people are so rude.  that reminded me of this wonderful person that yelled "smile!" while I was walking home from the mental health dept., where the police had escorted me after showing up several times due to my ongoing f***ed up family situation.  I looked back, and he again yelled "smile!"  Of course I wanted to yell "F off" or "mind your own business".  but I just don't have the energy anymore.  after numerous encounters with rude people, and/or clueless people that just invade your space, I just don't really care anymore or want to waste my energy on them, bc it's THEIR problem, not mine.  You're allowed to go out in public even if you don't feel or look great, although this society tries to tell you otherwise, especially if you're a girl.  I don't really care anymore, but that's probably one reason I don't go out much anymore either. 😕

[RNGesusPls]

I'm so sorry that happened to you @treestar86 and I hope you're doing better. I don't have the energy to deal with those people either and have been a homebody lately. (But I'm so relieved about staying home this weekend because I almost agreed to go to the garlic festival on Sunday...)

[curlychiquita]

You're exactly right, @treestar86! I'm sorry that happened to you.

[naturalooks15]

@RNGesusPls  I can relate to the feeling. As I gather myself and try to take care of myself, I still sometimes feel as if I am seeing myself and everyone around em from outside and thinking. Just feel so many times what's the point of any of it and hard any enthu for anything. It was so much worse for moths but is getting better. I force myself to take care of myself and try to get excited about little things. This community and things related to it has helped so much. No one in my family will understand though.

[RNGesusPls]

I hope you're doing better and that you find something to help you through @naturalooks15 ! I'm trying to motivate myself to look for a new psychiatrist and therapist...

This community is indeed very helpful. My inbox is open to anyone so feel free to message if you'd like to talk, rant, etc.

[curlychiquita]

@RNGesusPls, I hope your days perk up soon.  Don't listen to random people, I've run into them, too.  The woman you're talking about was incredibly rude.

[RNGesusPls]

Thank you @curlychiquita I hope so too and hope you're doing well!

Hopefully that lady learnt better things to say than that...

[yankeefaithful]

@RNGesusPls  I am so sorry for your struggles!! I have a brother and sister that deal with this daily and luckily found the right Psychiatrist and meds to help. My brother found a good therapist too, but my sister is still resistant to that. I hope you find a way to happiness and to enjoy life's little pleasures. 🥰❤

[RNGesusPls]

That's so good to hear about your siblings doing well @yankeefaithful ! Baby steps help reduce the resistance and it's ok if therapy doesn't work out for your sister because it's not for everyone (but it's nice to talk with one for anyone going through any obstacles in life). I do need and am looking for a new psychiatrist and therapist since I've moved. I just want to feel emotions again...

And thank you ❤️ and same goes for you and your siblings! 

[SportyGirly125]

@naturalooks15 I am so sorry to hear you are not doing well.  I can only hope that things get better for you mentally and physically and you will be in my thoughts.

If you need to talk we are always here for you.

[Chicklet5]

@naturalooks15 I have been exactly where you are now and I know it sucks! Don't worry, you're stronger than you might think you are. Keep up the power workouts and take care!

[curlychiquita]

I'll be thinking positive thoughts for you @naturalooks15!

I say positive thoughts because (I know I posted this at some point once), my younger son got very sick several years ago.  He's doing well but still gets tests, and while a lot of people do well with it, I've seen at least 7 children (out of dozens, mind you) die of what he has in my groups over the years.  It's made me sort of an agnostic, although oddly I do still pray sometimes.  Also, for awhile I developed a generalized anxiety disorder, but it's gotten better.  I hope it gets better for you, too.

[Brutalitops]

@curlychiquita I get this. I would say at this point I'm a little past agnostic, but I still sometimes speak out loud to an entity that might be considered god-adjacent for some people. I guess it's kind of like a journaling device, a way to get things out in the open, work things out, and have conversations I'm not yet sure how to begin with the people in my life. I find it incredibly therapeutic, if weird, since I frequently end up talking out loud without realizing lol

[curlychiquita]

@Brutalitops, that's a good perspective.  Thank you for sharing!

[faeriegirl]

@naturalooks15 

[yankeefaithful]

@naturalooks15 I am so sorry that you're going through some troubling times! The BIC is very supportive but I think this thread is a great place for people to come for support and comfort. My husband and I are both cancer survivors, but we are not past the time frame that makes it easy to feel comfortable. We definitely take it one day at a time and it's really hard when a xray is questionable not to freak out!!! My husband has just gone through emergency surgery for kidney stones that was blocking his kidney. He really did well, but the pain prior to that was awful. And it just meant more doctors and appointments. It's been really hard for him not to feel "not again "!! 

So I will keep you in my prayers for things to improve and that your stress at work won't cause even more health problems. Let's be here for each other!!😔❤🙏

[naturalooks15]

@yankeefaithful  I am glad you guys have beat it. Hopefully you will be fully in the clear soon. You both are very brave and inspiring.