Welcome to another Monday. You know, some of us have gotten so used to handling things alone that even when life gets really hard, asking for help feels… weird. Or risky. Or like we’re being a burden.
It’s not that we want to be isolated, but sometimes it feels safer to keep it all in. Like no one would understand anyway, or worse, that we’ll be judged for feeling too much.
But truth is that… coping alone is exhausting. Keeping everything inside doesn’t mean we’re strong, it means we’re tired and trying our best with what we’ve got.
If you’ve ever felt like this, you’re not the only one. It’s okay to open up a little at a time. You deserve support, just like anyone else.
You’re not too much. You’re not alone. And you don’t have to go through it all by yourself
When you’re feeling low, what helps you feel even a little less alone?
I totally get that feeling. I moved to a new place, and I can sometimes feel lonely, especially when you don’t know many people yet. It can be hard to open up or ask for help because you don’t want to feel like a burden.
But I’ve found something that makes me feel better and quite helpful - group workouts (like Yoga or just going to the gym) help me feel more connected. It’s a space where I’m surrounded by others with a shared goal, and it gives me a little mental break from the hard feeling. It’s not the same as reaching out for help, but it definitely helps me feel a little less alone and more supported
I like to go on solo dates - treat myself nice, do something I love, watch a movie at the cinema or go to a nice cafe/ restaurant to have a nice meal/ something I love to eat. Occasionally I go to the arcade or go for a massage and if gets really bad, I do reach out to people I trust like my Counsellor or psychologist for support.
This post really speaks to me! For me, it really helps when I call my relatives which do not live with me, catching up with them through call helps me to feel more contented, that they are just a phone call away.
When I’m feeling low, I find that reaching out to a close friend or family member, even if it’s just for a quick chat, helps me feel less isolated.
I have tried meditation in the past, but i just could not sit still . Anyway, i will attempt meditation again as i have read amazing things about what meditation can do for the mind.
Thanks for sharing! It’s great that you’re recognizing the importance of reaching out to close friends and family when you’re feeling low – social support is a powerful tool in managing emotional distress As for meditation, it can take time to adjust to, and it’s okay if it doesn’t feel comfortable at first! Just a little suggestion - perhaps starting with shorter sessions or exploring other mindfulness techniques might help ease you into it? And you might find something that resonates with you!
When i am feeling low, i find that reaching out to my loved ones really helps a lot:) Just having someone to talk to really helps brighten up day. Besides from this, i also like to engage in my hobbies to keep my mind away from the negative feelings.
I can relate to not being able to sit still hahaha, I tried meditation before but I just lose focus haha, that’s why I do enjoy and have a playlist of meditation that is only 2 mins max and that has been helpful for me
. Anyway, i will attempt meditation again as i have read amazing things about what meditation can do for the mind.