Hello, dear question asker!
First, let's talk about your experience.
It's totally understandable that you're struggling to put your past "bad experience" into words. It's already a tough thing to talk about, isn't it? Do you think that your thoughts and feelings about this experience are making you feel afraid and anxious?
It's totally normal to feel this way! It sounds like you've been holding on to some negative feelings about this experience, and it's understandable that they've been causing you some pain. It's like they've been hidden away in your heart, and by allowing them to be repeated and spread, they may cause you to suffer from great internal pain and conflict.
Second, let's talk about the good stuff going on in your life right now.
From reading your text, I can see that you're going through a lot.
"I want to work, but I don't want to work."
"I don't want to get involved with anything or anyone outside."
Luckily, you have a safe place to feel whatever you need to feel and work through it at your own pace.
We all know how it goes. The thought of going out to work and socialize and having to face it can feel scary. It seems like a "battle against the enemy," and can make people feel that it is a terrible thing. If we keep thinking of ways to solve it and fight it, it can really make people nervous.
But when you're caught up in a state of nervous fear and stop functioning for the outside world, and life doesn't "end" because of this period of stagnation, you'll see that your life is actually more stable, secure, and resilient than you thought. You'll also realize that you're more resilient and more restorative than you thought!
3. Choose and face it, my friend!
It's all up to you! You can choose to participate in work or not, and you can choose to participate in social life or not. It's just a matter of choice.
You can choose to stay in your comfort zone, or you can choose to take risks in a way that suits you. Either way, you have the freedom to decide what's best for you.
There's no right or wrong here. Different choices just mean dealing with different things.
"Freedom is choice, and choice is responsibility." You know, choosing means taking on responsibility. And not choosing is also a choice.
Let's think about it together. What was your experience of avoiding work and socializing? What were your feelings?
What can I do to help you face this?
It's so important to choose to face work and social life, to face the fear of the unknown. But are these worries and fears based on past experiences, on imagination, or on reality? I truly believe that when work and social life are based in reality and we truly engage with them, we can truly see the truth of things.
Maybe your current inner turmoil is the first step towards change, a kind of progress, and the only way for new and old things to develop alternately. I believe in you!
I hear your inner pain and see your desire for change, but I cannot understand you deeply. Perhaps finding a suitable counselor to accompany you through this difficult period, to re-examine the experience you find hard to let go of, to replace old experiences that make you feel pain with new ones, and to develop a new mode of behavior that suits you will be a difficult process. But I know you can do it!
I know it can be tough to achieve your goals all at once, but you can do it! Start with the little things around you and notice the difference between your previous "negative experiences." You'll be amazed at how a little change can lead to a big one!
We're all special, and our experiences shape us into different people. But I truly believe that we all deserve a better life!
I really hope my understanding can inspire you!
Thank you so much for your question!
Comments
I understand how you feel, and it's okay to have these feelings. Maybe we could start by setting very small, manageable goals for yourself, like taking a short walk around your neighborhood. It's a gentle way to ease back into things.
Sometimes I feel the same way, like the world outside is too much. But I've found that talking to someone, even just a friend or a family member, can make a huge difference. They might offer some support or a different perspective.
It sounds really tough, but remember, you're not alone in this. There are professionals who specialize in helping people through these kinds of feelings. Maybe reaching out to a counselor or therapist could provide some guidance.
I know it's hard, but try to think about what used to bring you joy. Even if it's something small, doing it again might help spark that interest once more. It's all about baby steps.
You're expressing a lot of fear and uncertainty, which is completely valid. Sometimes, just acknowledging those feelings can be a step forward. Have you considered writing down your thoughts? It can be therapeutic and help you sort through everything.