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Feeling Sad

Secouya
Secouya

Have you ever felt really sad but not sure why? I think maybe the pain is getting to me. Being in a splint 3 hours a day forcing my muscles to heal correctly, my old injuries and arthritis hurting on top of it. Having to retire early from a hostile work environment.  The loss of so many friends this year that I normally celebrate with. The nightmares and flashbacks. Being alone most of the time while my husband is working. I should be happy, but I can't seem to shake off the sadness of this last year. I honestly wasn't sure I would make it through 2020, but you have all helped me make it through the year. I really hope 2021 is a better year for everyone and things start looking up.


Thank you for letting me get out my emotions. The only way I can express them is through writing since I am numb. 

arfie
arfie
I experience generalized emotions so often that the phenom no longer surprises me. I doesn't know, but I does believe that letting myself process those generalized emotions without worrying the specifics provides a great deal of healing mojo. They be the ones which bring together the shattered pieces of my broken life.

That's my theory and I'm sticking to it. . .

Thank you for reminding me and giving me the opportunity to put ^it^ into words, Secouya. Here in the closing days of Hell Year, there is quite allot to be sad about. My optimism wants to believe 2021 will be easier, but? ? ? Do control freaks ever give up control so easily? My over-riding sense is that the global germaphobia has only just begun jerking us around.

Processing. . . Healing hopes for all. No exceptions.
lilmissy7
lilmissy7
You are not alone
Sending much support
& gentlest of hugs <3
Community LeaderLeo
Leo
Oh, I undestand pain and sorrow and so much else... Hugs of support, Secouya. It's a hard enough life sometimes without the physical pain wearing us down as well.
Community Leadermujicaptsd
mujicaptsd
Yeah, I've been reading about how in other cultures this sort of generalized sadness has a name. If I'm not mistaken, one of them is "han" in Korean culture. With how we're living through global illness and loss during this pandemic, Secouya, it makes sense that our sadness would be up to a grand scale, too to a point we hardly find words for it. We're here with you through it.
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
Gentle hug Secouya..... 2020 was a rough year and I'm sorry that you had so many additional things to struggle through

Yes I get sadness....Absolutely..... Another hug.....xo
Bluejay96
Bluejay96
Oh, yes..... you are definitely not the only one. Hugs
Tropicaloo
Tropicaloo
Honestly it would be more surprising if you didn’t react to all that has happened. Hopefully life will improve for you soon.
Community Leadermujicaptsd
mujicaptsd
True, what Loo says makes sense, Secouya. Anybody who is not sad about the state of the world right now would have to be in denial. It's hard to work through it to acceptance, though.
Secouya
Secouya
Thank you all! It helps to know I’m not alone in all of this. Sorry for the late reply. I have been trying to keep distracted as much as I can.
Community Leadermujicaptsd
mujicaptsd
Me, too, Secouya. Every day I try to be present to the reality of what's going on, I try to take in some news about this pandemic, about when to bug my doctor about vaccination, about reality. But then I need to escape, to be distracted. I'm watching concerts online from past years when we could crowd together as fans and get our ya-ya's out. Those were the days. I dream of being on the front row of a show like that once again.
Secouya
Secouya
Thanks Muji. I have only been to two shows in my life. Celine Dion and The Rolling Stones. Weird considering who I married. I am at my Dad’s home. Since we have all quarantined and tested negative for COVID and it’s only the 4 of us, I decided to spend time with him distracting myself. Yes I miss all the parties this year, but maybe next year and hopefully by then I will be in better spirits and in less pain.
Community Leadermujicaptsd
mujicaptsd
I never saw Celine Dion, but I'm glad now that I did see the Rolling Stones summer before last. I flew back from spending the whole summer in Mexico just for that show midsummer, and felt guilty about such extravagance. Now I'm glad I went. Who knew that by the next summer all concerts would be shut down everywhere?

Glad you all tested negative for COVID so you can rest assured of safety being together at your Dad's home. Yeah, let's hope we can get social again next year and raise one another's spirits.
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