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Post by Goldynn on Aug 4, 2014 16:15:12 GMT
I think we all have something we worry about incessantly. If you could put your worry in a balloon and let it go, what would you let go of?
Mine would be health problems, both for myself and my child with special needs. I had some blood work come back suspicious for a few things 2 years ago, nothing that has been positively pinpointed as of yet, and I can't stop worrying about what it could mean. I feel a huge responsibility to be strong and healthy so I can always care for my son with special needs (Down syndrome, autism, OCD, Celiac disease). I worry too much about what "could" happen, and I need to let those things go.
How about you, what's your worry? Money, relationships, world events, family, work, talents and skills?
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sharlag
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Post by sharlag on Aug 4, 2014 16:17:41 GMT
I'm sorry you are dealing with this worry, Goldynn!
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Post by kelly316 on Aug 4, 2014 16:20:00 GMT
I was thinking of starting a thread similiar to this just this morning! I worry about everything! 99% of the time my worry is unfounded. I wish I knew how to stop or at least better skills for coping.
Goldynn- Some of my worry is medical. So far even abnormal tests have turned out to be nothing. Every. Single. Time. In your case, God knows that YOU need to stay healthy to take care of your son.
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Post by Goldynn on Aug 4, 2014 16:21:17 GMT
I'm sorry you are dealing with this worry, Goldynn! Thanks Sharlag! I'm actually very healthy, and my son is happy and thriving, that's why I need to let go of the worry!
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scrappert
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Post by scrappert on Aug 4, 2014 16:21:45 GMT
Sorry for all of your worries.
One thing I have learned to let go of is material things. I have been much happier when I realized material things do not make ME.
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Post by Goldynn on Aug 4, 2014 16:23:21 GMT
I was thinking of starting a thread similiar to this just this morning! I worry about everything! 99% of the time my worry is unfounded. I wish I knew how to stop or at least better skills for coping. That's it exactly. So much of what we worry about is unfounded. We should write our worries on helium balloons and let them go.
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Post by gar on Aug 4, 2014 16:25:36 GMT
I see the fragility of life, the tenuous hold we have on life, and it scares me. I know, intellectually, that worry won't change anything and in fact, is spoiling the present to some degree but it's just there in the back of my mind too frequently. The older I get the worse it gets ad I'm not sure how to change it.
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Post by Goldynn on Aug 4, 2014 16:31:43 GMT
I see the fragility of life, the tenuous hold we have on life, and it scares me. I know, intellectually, that worry won't change anything and in fact, is spoiling the present to some degree but it's just there in the back of my mind too frequently. The older I get the worse it gets ad I'm not sure how to change it. Well said. This reminds me of that song Sirens by Pearl Jam: If I think too much I can get overwhelmed by the grace, by which we live our lives with death over our shoulders....
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Post by KikiPea on Aug 4, 2014 16:42:00 GMT
Mine would be my weight. Being heavy brought me high blood pressure and cholesterol at a young age, then a pre-diabetes scare a year ago. I have finally lost weight, got past the diabetes scare and have been able to drop both the BP and C meds. But, this is the second time I have been able to drop the BP meds. I think I will always worry that these things will pop back up again, as well as gaining the weight back and the lost and possible future weight gain (hoping not!) will cause additional health issues down the road. I'm happy with where I am right now, even though I have 15 lbs to go, I'm just worried it won't stay this way forever.
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Post by anonrefugee on Aug 4, 2014 16:42:26 GMT
As they say- God works in mysterious ways! I just had a mini moment about this- less than 30 minutes ago. I need to deal with things as they are, resolve what I can and not be so focused on solving the future. My moment ended in a prayer, really more like a plea.
I know my prayer wouldn't be everyone's choice. I'm sure I'll bungle my words typing on phone but I'm trying to express havingyou Peas can make me feel "attached " to others when I'm trying to hold real life in.
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Post by alibama on Aug 4, 2014 16:46:02 GMT
I think mine right now would I would let go of the hurt I feel in something my SIL and Daughter did (or in this case didn't do). They don't know that it is still on my mind but it is. Very selfish and uncaring especially on the SIL part.
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Post by purplebee on Aug 4, 2014 16:59:26 GMT
The "what ifs" are what get to me. Worrying accomplishes nothing, especially when I fret over stuff that is just plain stupid, but it is hard to let that habit go. If only I could flip a switch! Prayer does help. Hope you all make progress with your letting goes.....
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Post by Deleted on Aug 4, 2014 17:03:58 GMT
I wish that I could stop worrying about what my future held. Until about 6 months ago, I thought I knew what the rest of my life would be. Now..not so sure and it scares the hell out of me.
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Post by caro on Aug 4, 2014 17:09:54 GMT
I was worried about something this past weekend. I knew I needed to turn it over to God but I didn't. Today things have begun to work out and I can see God's hand in the two situations even despite myself.
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Post by meowgal on Aug 4, 2014 17:43:19 GMT
I wish I could let go of my "flashbacks" of bad things, such as my most recent witnessing of my brother's death. I'm simply not sleeping well, even after almost 5 months.
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Post by Goldynn on Aug 4, 2014 18:00:57 GMT
I wish I could let go of my "flashbacks" of bad things, such as my most recent witnessing of my brother's death. I'm simply not sleeping well, even after almost 5 months. Wow, this is a heavy thing to carry. I hope that you can find some peace. Thank you for all of the thoughtful responses.
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Post by kkooch on Aug 4, 2014 18:11:29 GMT
Mine is not knowing when I will finish renovating the house in order to sell it and how quickly it will sell and then even if it sells quickly can I afford to live anywhere with my two grown kids. If I were to get a smaller house how long will they even live with me so what if they were to move in with SO's what then? Yet apartments are just as much as some mortgages. And before you all ask, yes they would be paying room and board, just that neither of them have a full time job. Right now they just have enough to keep from asking me for money.
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Post by freebird on Aug 4, 2014 18:36:38 GMT
I wish I could just let go the shitty childhood I had. I have about 75% of it, but the reminders that pop up once in a while really get to me.
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Post by NoWomanNoCry on Aug 4, 2014 18:40:10 GMT
Money issues My In Laws
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Post by meowgal on Aug 4, 2014 18:41:34 GMT
I wish I could let go of my "flashbacks" of bad things, such as my most recent witnessing of my brother's death. I'm simply not sleeping well, even after almost 5 months. Wow, this is a heavy thing to carry. I hope that you can find some peace. Thank you for all of the thoughtful responses. In truth, when you hit your 50's, you witness things you'd prefer not to have seen. I had both my parents die...having performed CPR on my Dad (and brother, for that matter) and was unable to save either. My mother died of cancer here at home. And these things are NOT unusual to witness...I have no issues with my parents passings. They're just part of the circle of life. My brother's was traumatic, so I'm still dealing with it. I know it will lessen with time though, although I still have flashbacks of an incident that happened in college and never have gotten rid of that. Oh well....life IS actually good and my life isn't a greek tragedy, although it might sound like it on this board!
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Post by meowgal on Aug 4, 2014 18:43:02 GMT
I wish I could just let go the shitty childhood I had. I have about 75% of it, but the reminders that pop up once in a while really get to me. That sucks....just sending hugs, as I have no answers.
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Post by hollymolly on Aug 4, 2014 19:25:37 GMT
I wish I could let go of thinking about my XH. Good, bad, angry, forgiving, whether it's half a minute or half an hour, he is on my mind at some point every single day. I just want it to stop. I want him to not be in my head 4 1/2 years post-divorce.
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Post by delila on Aug 4, 2014 20:34:44 GMT
I would so love to dump this shitty epilepsy that I have. It rules my life & the life of my family. I hate it with a passion. It is uncontrolled by meds so I really have a tough time with it. A few years ago I was implanted with a VNS (vagus nerve stimulator) that is supposed to help with the seizures...so far it has not helped, it just changed the type of seizures I have! In the grand scheme of things I can't complain because I am alive & have not had a seizure in one week, knock on wood everyone please!!!
I also would love to let go of my extremely difficult in laws. They wear me out.
delila
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Post by Deleted on Aug 4, 2014 20:41:51 GMT
Our house has been sitting on the market for years. Now we're getting ready to rent it out. I'm worried about all the things that could go wrong, how it will impact our financial future, etc. We may luck out and have great renters, but it may go in the exact opposite direction. I'm also worried, it won't rent at all or sell when the time comes. It's been the focus of our lives for several years and added tremendous stress. There are several other things that worry me, because I'm a worrier by nature, but that is my top one at the moment.
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Post by scrappinghappy on Aug 4, 2014 20:44:36 GMT
Worry about what world my kids and their kids will be inheriting. I feel so powerless to change or prevent anything. I don't sleep well because of this.
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Post by melissa on Aug 4, 2014 20:50:00 GMT
Cancer.
I'd like to send it away. No more treatment, no more side effects, no more cancer.
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Post by maurchclt on Aug 4, 2014 22:02:42 GMT
Sometimes I think worry is my middle name... And right now, lots to worry about, my sister, is about to start chemo for an extremely rare disease, hoping and praying she gets some relief.
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Post by krazykatlady on Aug 4, 2014 22:33:11 GMT
I constantly battle anxiety that something awful is going to happen. Can't really shake it. One of my biggest fears is that one of my loved ones is going to be die in a car wreak. I personally can't drive on the interstate anymore and am an awful passenger. It started more than 30 years ago when I was driving and a tractor trailer started coming in my line and I jerked to the left to get out his way. I lost control, went through the grassy area in the middle, crossed three lanes of oncoming traffic and hit a guard rail on the opposite side of the interstate. It was a miracle I didn't hit another car (cars were scattering everywhere to avoid me). Also my gas tank was ruptured from hitting the guard rail but the car did not catch fire. The tow truck driver kept saying "you are one lucky little lady." You'd think after 30 years I'd be over it but unfortunately I'm not.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 4, 2014 22:36:30 GMT
I have three. One is that we won't be able to conceive when we start trying in the fall. Two, that my DH will die and the financial burden of the business and house etc will fall on me and I won't be able to handle it. Three, I am a Christian and I know that Jesus Christ died for me and saved me but I still get nervous sometimes with the "what if I died today.." Type thing.
I know thati just need I have faith. It's hard!
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Post by Goldynn on Aug 4, 2014 22:38:19 GMT
Big ((((hugs))))) to all of you carrying these worries and fears.
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