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Can't sleep, anxious, in a whirlwind of confusion, the mental pressure is giving me insomnia, what should I do?

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Can't sleep, anxious, in a whirlwind of confusion, the mental pressure is giving me insomnia, what should I do? By Anonymous | Published on December 18, 2024

Over these two and a half years, I've been unable to find peace. I have no idea what I like, what I want, or what I dare to do. I've become extremely self-deprecating, constantly overthinking, like a mind caught in a never-ending spiral of schizophrenia, unable to commit to anything seriously or long-term. The voices in my head won't stop, but I have no clue what they truly desire; I'm just in a state of anxiety. My sleep has been extremely poor lately, actually struggling with insomnia for almost a year and a half. When I want to sleep, voices tell me I can't. In short, I've tried every means to make myself happy, yet on the other hand, I'm incredibly unhappy. I seem to yearn to be the strongest person who has everything, but internally, I'm filled with fear and timidity, unable to achieve what I desire. Particularly, my extreme self-loathing has even driven me to contemplate suicide because of my facial features. In the dormitory, among my classmates, I am filled with fear, worried that I might inadvertently become disliked. With my family, I am both loving and resentful. They imposed too many rules on me when I was young, loving me enough to protect and care for me well. I am always afraid of being too arrogant, yet a wild beast lies hidden within me. I sit all day, wanting to lie down, yet doing nothing. Every action I take leads to internal contradictions, eventually leading to collapse. The mental stress has caused me insomnia, physical weakness, and a lack of vitality.

Rosalind Knight Rosalind Knight A total of 1358 people have been helped

From your statements and the structure of your sentences, it is evident that you are experiencing confusion and disorientation. It appears that you have already undergone a significant degree of internal division and isolation, creating a considerable distance between your inner self and your perception of reality. Your feelings of inferiority and tendency to overthink are akin to the act of pulling the threads of your own happiness.

In attempting to adhere to one's own principles, one encounters an immediate impediment in the form of an opposing voice. The individual in question is afflicted with a profound sense of unhappiness, accompanied by an overwhelming fear and a lack of courage. Additionally, there is a pervasive concern that others may misconstrue one's actions.

The subject displays a tendency to internalize fear that others will dislike them, and that their family members are excessively disciplinary and protective. This may contribute to a lack of autonomy and a reluctance to challenge established rules and regulations. There may be scope for improvement in the subject's interactions with their parents.

Additionally, it is evident that there are inconsistencies between your thoughts, and that you tend to become overwhelmed in the face of conflict. This internal conflict can result in a significant depletion of energy and a considerable loss of time.

In instances of vulnerability, it is imperative to prioritize self-care and seek guidance from qualified professionals. I advise pursuing psychological counseling to facilitate dialogue about personal growth objectives and to clarify future pathways. Additionally, I suggest administering the Psychological Test for Wounds from the Original Family to gain insight into one's internal wound index. Best wishes in your endeavors.

Please provide the appropriate response to the question, ZQ.

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Tatiana Tatiana A total of 1780 people have been helped

Dear,

I can see that your recent state of mind has been somewhat unstable, and you have been facing a lot of pressure. It seems as if you are becoming increasingly self-deprecating. The more you want to become the kind of strong person you expect yourself to be, the more you may find yourself becoming self-deprecating in real life because your expectations of yourself are perhaps a little too high and you want to be too good.

During this period, it can feel as though you're caught in a vicious circle, struggling to find your place in real life and unsure of what you truly want or what you should do.

I'm not sure what kind of life I want, etc. I'm uncertain and a bit lost. I feel inferior, a bit disgusted with myself, and somewhat desperate about my life. In terms of my expectations, I aspire to be a strong and excellent person, a successful individual, and someone worthy of admiration and favor from myself and others. This high expectation and demand for ourselves can sometimes leave us feeling lost and desperate in real life.

It can be challenging to know what steps to take to become the person we want to be. We may not have all the information or guidance we need to make the necessary efforts and take the right paths to achieve our goals. This lack of clarity can lead to feelings of being lost and desperate. It's also possible that a sense of inferiority can drive us to become more determined to become good and strong.

It's as if, when you go to sleep, a voice tells you not to sleep. It's as if you tell yourself that you haven't done anything today, that there are still many things that you haven't dealt with, that you can't let go, that you can't let the day pass by, otherwise it will be a wasted day. You can only go on day after day, year after year, like this, doing nothing, feeling so hopeless, disappointed, miserable, suffering, disgusted, broken, decadent, meaningless. But you really don't know what you can do, so you become especially entangled, as if there is always something in your heart that you don't know what it is, that keeps hanging over your heart, making you entangled and miserable.

If I may suggest another way of looking at it, your insomnia and anxiety, which have persisted for more than a year, may be more psychological than physical. In that case, it might be helpful to consider regulating and integrating yourself, and even seeking psychological counseling to allow yourself to change and heal.

Yes, you are also very caring and concerned about yourself, like a desire to realize your own value and a proof of your own sense of existence. It's like yourself, wanting to be happy and content. You let yourself want to be happy and even try every means to make yourself happy, but you are still unhappy.

Perhaps if you could achieve your expectations and requirements, you might become the strong, good, and capable person you desire. However, in real life, you feel weak, fearful, small, and powerless, and you believe you cannot achieve these things, which makes you unhappy.

These issues are related to your relationship with yourself, which seems to be experiencing some challenges. It seems that you are having difficulty reconciling your relationship with yourself, and as you have described, your relationship with others is also not as harmonious as you would like. It is as if your relationship with your family members is a bit of a mixed bag, where you have a love-hate relationship with them.

By that time, they may have established a set of rules for themselves that could potentially suppress and oppress a large part of themselves, which might result in a lack of understanding and affirmation for some of their behaviors. On the one hand, they may strive to be true to themselves, but on the other hand, they might feel that there are concerns about doing so, which could lead to a sense of self-contradiction and eventually, a collapse and dissociation from themselves.

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Rosalind Collins Rosalind Collins A total of 5777 people have been helped

Hello, host.

First, you should be aware that stress is keeping you awake. You feel inferior because you think you can't do anything well.

Is it true you can't do anything well? How much of your life do you think you can do well?

There are many fun methods. People who feel they can't do well are demanding on themselves. Others may think they're doing well, but are demanding and feel they're not.

Another reason is an inferiority complex. There's always someone better than you, and you feel inferior.

I'll share a book with you: "Inferiority and Transcendence" by Adler. Adler was young when he had to sit in a wheelchair due to spondylitis. His brother was healthy, so he felt inferior. This motivated him to work hard and become a famous psychologist. His brother divorced due to alcoholism and died early.

Inferiority is not bad. It helps us find the gap between ourselves and others.

Stress can cause a nervous breakdown in the parasympathetic nervous system. This cannot be cured overnight. It is an autonomic nervous system, not controlled by the brain. Insomnia is a common problem.

I can share some tips on how to sleep better.

Drink a glass of milk before bed.

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Polo Davis Speak the truth, but leave immediately after.

I can really relate to feeling lost and unsure of oneself; it's like everything you once knew about yourself has just vanished. Facing these overwhelming thoughts, I wonder if seeking professional help could offer some guidance and relief. It's tough when your mind feels like a battlefield, and there's no clear winner. Sometimes I think stepping back and giving myself permission to not have all the answers might help ease the pressure. When I'm surrounded by people, yet feel so isolated, it makes me wish for a deeper connection with someone who truly understands. The struggle between wanting to be strong and fearing failure is exhausting, and I often find myself paralyzed by indecision. It's heartbreaking how much selfcriticism can hurt, especially when it turns into such a deep dislike for yourself that life feels unbearable.

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Emilio Davis Life is a garden of opportunities, cultivate them.

Sleep should be a sanctuary but instead, it's become another source of frustration and anxiety. There are moments when I think if only I could silence the inner critic, maybe then I'd find some peace. Feeling this constant battle within myself is draining, and it leaves me questioning how to reconcile these conflicting desires and fears. It's hard to balance loving and resenting the same people; they've shaped me in ways that are both comforting and restrictive. Even though I crave rest, my body refuses to comply, leaving me in a state of perpetual exhaustion. The fear of being judged or disliked is paralyzing, making it difficult to interact with others without anxiety. Sometimes I wonder if I'll ever find that middle ground where I can accept myself as I am, flaws and all.

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