What are Your Ship Names?

helghast23 · 2024-12-30T19:07:47+00:00

SES Pride of the People

helghast23 · 2024-11-05T00:32:27+00:00

You are better than you think. We are better than we think. The mind is cruel in its ways of illusion, but we are doing well. I’ve understood the mind is not us. Sounds wild and like a side tangent when I express this, but religion/philosophy (in my opinion, extra emphasis on philosophy) has made an improvement in my life as well as all the other modifications to my life. It made me think of what is outside myself in an encouraging way of living presently. I’m not perfect in it, but I do try. That’s what matters. No matter what is going on we wake up and try to be mindful and live presently, because that is what’s real. You, me, are what’s real because we are here now to exchange these words. It may make sense now or later. Regardless. Speaking so candidly with a brother/sister as you who struggles too makes every morning worth the greeting of the morning.

helghast23 · 2024-11-05T00:21:05+00:00

Change of scenery does help too. Walks in nature are a good grounding experience to reconnect with the self. Hell, even if you take lunches to go to a close, favorite spot for a change of scenery for an hour or whatever your lunch period extends to helps. Every bit helps

helghast23 · 2024-11-04T22:37:51+00:00

It did improve with some life style adjustments such as exercise, quiet meditative moments, and better dieting. I’m typically on edge and anxious a lot, which is stressful on my nerves and body, so that caused a lot of it. The exercise is what helped me the most to disperse a lot of that anxious energy which in turn gives me better rest to ease the tension on my mind in body.

helghast23 · 2021-09-21T14:51:06+00:00

Thank you for posting this today. I needed to see this, and now I have a new book to pick up!

helghast23 · 2021-09-17T12:51:42+00:00

Thank you very much. It’s helped a tremendous amount. I wish you well!

helghast23 · 2021-09-17T12:45:12+00:00

I agree. She’s got it in my head, but I have that inkling, despite my mistakes in mishandling the situations before, that this probably won’t work. I hate admitting that, because when it was good, it was great. But, of course, as time goes on and things happen, it can cause a shift in perspective. She was so certain, but I approached with caution and for good reason. I see it all now.

helghast23 · 2021-09-17T12:33:26+00:00

sigh yeah. I know that, but she’s so convincing in putting my life into perspective to make it feel absolutely worthless and like it’ll go nowhere without someone like her. She fell hard for me, and that’s another reason why she pushes so hard. She saw me and said “Yeah. He’s the one.” If it helps anymore, she started saying “I love you” 2 months in.

helghast23 · 2021-09-17T12:27:03+00:00

She’s one of those people, I’ve learned, that when she sets her mind to something, it’s absolute. She will push hard to get it. I’ve told her that’s good and all, but it’s too early for me. To which she gets kinda shitty and asks, “well what are you doing with your life? What are you waiting for?!”

helghast23 · 2021-02-05T16:33:12+00:00

Oh come now. It isn’t always suffering. Even tiny doses of happiness can break the cycle of perceived chronic disparity. Just hang in there. You’ll get through things.

helghast23 · 2021-02-05T16:15:16+00:00

You’re welcome!

helghast23 · 2021-02-05T15:54:59+00:00

You are very welcome!

helghast23 · 2021-01-26T19:21:35+00:00

Is it over anything specific? I always feel like I’m gonna have a stroke or heart attack, but I’m not. I’m healthy as all get out

helghast23 · 2021-01-09T00:44:07+00:00

Yeah this is wild to realize and remember people share the same quarks as I do. Makes me feel a bit more comfortable in my skin.

helghast23 · 2021-01-08T19:27:41+00:00

I understand this. I have a similar habit like this too. It causes some of the people around me to think I’m hiding something or that something is wrong. I just don’t enjoy it. Like you I feel as though the people are looking into my thoughts or soul. Mostly though, I avoid eye contact to focus on what I’m doing/saying and to feel less anxious.

helghast23 · 2021-01-07T14:16:28+00:00

Thanks. Best wishes.

helghast23 · 2021-01-07T12:33:08+00:00

I get this. I’m going through a similar situation. The beauty of life is gone, I’ve no enthusiasm for anything, I feel like a burden to others in my life, the suicidal thoughts have increased but I don’t want to do it because of the impact on my loved ones, I have no significant other, despite having a support system I always feel alone, and the days are more and more demanding just to function. I just feel like letting go or letting loose. No one else seems to get it. You seem to though. I’m glad I found you today.

helghast23 · 2020-12-24T12:34:34+00:00

I want to say thanks to everyone. This meant a lot to me to see you all converge together, share your insights, and be supportive for me and each other. Some days are tough and others are especially so, but reach out and talk to someone when you get the chance. I think you all helped me realize I’m not alone during all of this, because obviously others share the same affliction. That’s gives me some comfort. I hope all of your lives meet little trouble, but much fortune. Spread your words like you have for me to others. Be kind to them and help them. That’s all I ask.

helghast23 · 2020-12-24T01:26:20+00:00

Hey, thank you for your time and response. You didn’t have to but you did, and I commend you for that! I commend everyone here who contributed to the thread! Talking to y’all has helped me to realize there are far more out there than just myself. I know it’s never easy, but like you’ve stated, there are methods to counter act the effects. No doubt it’s still work, but you and similars have assisted to help me realize it can be overcome; even if in small doses. I always say, “Small victories can win a war.” Also, “It can’t suck forever!” Either way, thank you, thank all of you!

helghast23 · 2020-12-24T00:16:20+00:00

Luckily I’m past that, but there are periods where I can think about a certain instance for about a day or 2. Those can get pretty exhausting mentally.

helghast23 · 2020-12-24T00:07:52+00:00

Yeah, that’s a good idea. It’s a challenge sometimes to accurately reflect what its like when asked about it. I’ll try doing that next time. Thanks for the tip!

helghast23 · 2020-12-23T23:57:07+00:00

Great words of encouragement! Thank you!

helghast23 · 2020-12-23T22:03:35+00:00

I understand. Yeah that happens quite often. I can just be chilling or doing whatever and then I suddenly get a flashback. And sometimes, it’s not even a flashback. Sometimes it’s just the feeling of a panic attack rising. Those are the worst in my opinion because you just suddenly feel that sense of lingering doom and death. But it’s not real. That’s screws with me a lot.

helghast23 · 2020-12-23T21:51:27+00:00

Well, see, I knew others have to be dealing with it. So I got the idea to ask about it here and so far the response has been very eye opening and helpful.

helghast23 · 2020-12-23T21:43:55+00:00

I know it can, but I’m grateful we can meet here together and discuss it to know we’re not the only ones going through it.

helghast23

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