When I was younger, I was so strong. I had a rough childhood (not the roughest ever but worse than most) and I made it through without waivering. Now, at 23, I am weak. Life is easier now, but the problems I have are breaking me down. I am so depressed. I feel so alone and self-conscience. Is it possible I ran out of my strength? Or maybe I just underestimated how much the things in my childhood affected me then and so it seems much worse now? Does anyone else feel like this?
2007-11-26 02:28:05 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Psychology
To me, psychological strength is like like a bank account. If you take care of yourself, deposit a lot of love from other people, exercise, and make sure you do things that make you happy, you'll have a big positive balance.
But crises like divorces, family illnesses, illnesses of your own, going through school or a job that's demanding, all of these will draw money from your bank account.
If you've taken care to maintain a positive balance, making it through the negative situations won't overwhelm you.
But if you're running on empty and lose your job, you could go bankrupt. In emotional terms--have a nervous breakdown.
The key is to keep a good balance in your bank. Do things that build you up. Eat things that care for your body. Charity events are great for making you feel good about yourself. Pray. Meditate. Go out of your way to love your loved ones.
Take care.
TX Mom
2007-11-26 02:45:19 · answer #1 · answered by TX Mom 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you numbed yourself out when you were younger so you could get through what you had to. Now that you are older and removed from that you feel safer to let some of those bottled emotions out. Sometimes it can be so painful but like they say you have already been through the hard stuff. I used to be "stronger" but I was disconnected from myself. Right now Im dealing with all the emotions and how hurt I was but was blocking it out so I could pull through. I would suggest getting a counselor to guide you through this. You arent weak you are just hurt and pulling through this part you will be stronger than ever. Be easy on yourself and talk it out your emotions deserve a voice.
2007-11-26 03:16:41 · answer #2 · answered by b 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Time to REFILL you!!!!
Take up hobbies and interests you always wanted to..Stay around people who are upbeat and positive...Stay away from negative Doom and gloom folks....
There also are support groups around so you don't feel alone in your grown up feelings..Try www.miraclesinprogress.org
click on alanon meeting..They are sweet and understand what you went thru as a kid and you will be guided to the right support environment for you to deal with child hood issues as an adult..Then your strength will be renewed....Good luck!!!
2007-11-26 03:14:22 · answer #3 · answered by Dog Rescuer 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I know this isn't the answer you were looking for but my sister used to be like that when she was younger and i was the weaker one but now its reversed and shes like you and i'm the tougher one. I guess its part of getting older i'm not really sure
2007-11-26 02:35:37 · answer #4 · answered by kay 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do you believe in Astrology? if no, i cannot help you.
2007-11-26 02:40:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋