Hello, I'm Coach Yu, and I'm thrilled to discuss this topic with you!
First, let's talk about loneliness. Deep down inside, we are all living in constant anxiety and fear. But there's so much more to it than that! We are also afraid of loneliness, death, and any situation we don't want to see.
But here's the good news: people are born alone and they die alone. The ability to enjoy loneliness is actually a reflection of one's inner strength!
As the questioner said, every day is an opportunity to embrace solitude, reflect, and recognize that I am not an unwanted outsider.
We can ask ourselves, "What do I think when I can't understand the dialect and my work doesn't go well? What feelings and emotions does it bring me? What do I think when I initiate a chat with someone but get no serious response? What feelings and emotions does it bring me?"
I called my husband, but I didn't feel like talking. What were my thoughts? How did it make me feel?
And we can also ask ourselves what our inner needs are when we hope that a friend will contact us. What are our inner needs when we long for a serious response from others?
Feeling marginalized, no one cares, what is it that you want? If loneliness could talk, what would it say to you?
We can make peace with our emotions! When our sense of loneliness strikes, we can shout "stop" to ourselves in time and try to say to ourselves, "What am I worried about? What does this remind me of?"
This is not a fact! By confirming your own thoughts, you can relieve anxiety and let emotions flow.
Another great way to beat loneliness and suffering is through writing therapy. Writing and drawing out your emotions is a fantastic way to find an outlet and release them.
There are so many ways we can try to be open-minded and cultivate our interests and hobbies! We can read books to converse with the ancients and feel their open-mindedness, or converse with entrepreneurs to feel their wisdom. We can even learn some aerobics through videos to exercise the body and feel happy! And we can participate in some community activities to gain more interpersonal experience.
Let's dive back into the topic of security! Maslow's theory offers a fascinating perspective on this concept. He defines security as a sense of confidence, safety, and freedom from fear and anxiety. But it doesn't stop there! He also emphasizes a sense of satisfaction with one's current and future needs.
If we grew up in an environment where we never felt secure, where there was a lot of dislike, hatred, accusations, and neglect, and where we could not rely on or trust anyone, and where there was a lot of hostility, then we will always be affected by these experiences. These experiences will continue to affect us until we grow up, and they will spread to all kinds of other relationships, making us worry all the time and even feel insecure in our relationships. But here's the good news! We can choose to turn these experiences into positive lessons that will help us grow and thrive.
Our feelings about relationships are often influenced by how we feel about ourselves and others. When we feel that there are many things about us that are not good enough, or even that we are bad in many ways, we can easily worry that other people don't like us and hate us. But there's no need to worry! We can take control of our feelings and change our mindset.
When we suppress these emotions and don't allow ourselves to feel and express them, we feel uneasy. But there's a solution!
As the questioner wrote, I always feel marginalized and no one cares. But guess what? That's about to change!
Absolutely! We can and should try to objectively evaluate ourselves, record our strengths and weaknesses, praise our strengths, and accept our weaknesses.
We also have to tell ourselves that we have grown up, because ultimately, we are the ones who can give ourselves a sense of security. As the brilliant psychological master Adler said, past life experiences are not of much use to us, and what is decisive is the perception and meaning we give to the experience.
We've been trying to communicate with my husband, and it's going well! Recently, we've been considering whether we can get together on weekends or our days off, so that we can find a sense of companionship, create opportunities to communicate face-to-face with my husband, express some of our thoughts and needs, release our pent-up emotions, and enhance our intimacy.
Absolutely! We can definitely seek help because if this thing bothers you, it's totally normal to need a little help to overcome it. Try to find a family member or friend you trust and who has always given you positive support to talk to. If you feel the need, you can also find a counselor because emotions must have an outlet to relieve the heaviness and blockage in our hearts.
We can also try to enrich our inner selves and discover our unique value. When your core is strong, you'll be able to show yourself and those around you what an amazing person you are!
I'm so excited to recommend this book to you all: "Where Does Strength Come From?"
Comments
I can feel how tough things are for you right now. It's really hard when you're in a new place with a young child and not connecting with people. Maybe you could try finding online groups or forums for parents which might offer some support and understanding.
It sounds incredibly isolating to be in your situation. Have you considered reaching out to local community centers or libraries? They often have activities or groups that could provide some social interaction and help you meet others in similar situations.
Your feelings of loneliness must be overwhelming, especially with the language barrier making everything harder. Perhaps seeking out expat groups or communities that speak your dialect or language could help bridge that gap and make you feel less isolated.
The days must seem so long and unyielding. I wonder if there's a way to establish a small routine that brings you joy or a moment of peace amidst the childcare. Sometimes even a brief activity we enjoy can make a big difference in our daytoday mood and outlook.
It's heartbreaking to hear you feeling like this. Remember, it's okay to seek professional help if the loneliness feels too heavy to bear. A therapist or counselor can provide a space to express these feelings and strategize ways to cope and connect with others.