Anyone else not feel strong enough for this world?

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Anytime anything gets difficult for me, I seriously just break down. I have anxiety and depression and I feel like it’s just out of control. I’m 21 years old, still don’t know what I want to do with my life and my boyfriend has it all together, which makes it even harder. He doesn’t understand mental illness, lucky him. I just wish I had it together. I feel like I’m just weak & not strong enough to get through this life. Im 21 & already feeling like this..that’s scary. Anyone have any motivational words? ❤️

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Not any motivational words but I definitely feel the same as you

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Sometimes when things are overwhelming and my mind goes into over drive and literally thinks to much and hard about everything, there’s a technique I always use to kind of get me out of that negative headspace. It helps a lot with my anxiety and panic attacks. It’s sort of like focusing solely on the 5 senses with a twist:
1)Take a deep breathe and look around you and in your head just think about five things you can see (block sounds out and focus only on sight)
2)Take more slow deep breaths and now close your eyes and try to focus on touch and feel around for four things you can feel (objects, textures, etc)
3)Continue breathing and keep your eye closed and focus only on sound. Where are you? What are three things you can here? Is it silence? Rain? Lawnmower?
4)Focus on deep breaths and open your eyes. Look at yourself in a mirror (if possible if not you can just keep your eyes closed) and think to yourself about two of the most important things in the world to you. What do you enjoy doing? What meaning does certain things in your life have to you? (For example one on mine is a necklace I was given as a baby)
5)Think to yourself about a person you love. Someone you’d do anything for. Take a deep breath and look at yourself (or keep your eyes closed) and repeat to yourself “I am doing this for .......” Whether its yourself, family, or special someone. Just remember that you are loved and cherished and special to that someone.

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I'm 28, I have a career and a good man who also seems to have t all together. It's very hard sometimes.  I literally contemplate running away, being to weak to live this life etc. Its very disabling. I think of my kid and it helps. I just pray and try to stay strong. I contribute these issues to a very toxic childhood. I dont feel I was dealt a fair hand but we must make the best of it. God bless!

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I’m turning 24 and I’m literally still dealing with the same thing😔

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I feel you I'm 21 as well and don't exactly have a lot going for me but one thing I've learned is to stay positive and think positive no matter what. It's easier said than done but in the long run it'll be good on your health. Keep that head up.

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