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Overwhelmed by the feeling of being an orphaned soul, the world seems to be left with just me, it's incredibly painful.

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Overwhelmed by the feeling of being an orphaned soul, the world seems to be left with just me, it's incredibly painful. By Anonymous | Published on December 18, 2024

From the time I can remember, I have been haunted by a sense of being unable to survive, like when my mother excitedly told me it was snowing outside and to wear more clothes, but I was thinking, won't I freeze to death in such cold? As a child, my dependence on my parents was especially deep, and I even thought about following them if they passed away. I never took the initiative to play with friends, and sometimes even if they approached me, I didn't necessarily respond. I often daydreamed looking at the sky, feeling like I was the only person left in the world. Later on, I grew up and owed it to the love of my parents and the enthusiasm of my friends. But when my father passed away, I wanted to die, but my mother was suffering from a terminal illness, and I could only accompany her. Now, at thirty, every time I wake up, I have a feeling of being abandoned and alone in the world. It really feels terrible, what's going on?

Willa Willa A total of 8616 people have been helped

Hello, dear questioner!

I'm here for you, and I'd love to help you work through this. I hope that we can find some comfort and inspiration together.

1. About our self-perception and the world of the mind.

We all have two worlds, just for ourselves.

We all have a shared physical world and our own private mental world.

The most important discovery of psychology is that these two worlds are relatively independent.

This means that each of us has our own special mental world.

This means that each of us has our own unique psychological world.

Just like a mother who is absolutely delighted to see the snowfall.

And we worry about whether we'll freeze to death, bless our hearts!

In this light, it might be helpful to think about whether your inner sense of security is sufficient.

Happiness is found in not being afraid and having a sense of security.

It's totally normal to feel helpless sometimes. When we always feel that way, it might be that we could use a little more security.

Safety is really important, and it mainly includes:

Let's talk about the three main types of security: physical, financial, and emotional.

Physical and financial security are about making sure you have a roof over your head and food on the table.

I'm not sure if you have a job and are financially independent, but I'm here to help if you need it!

When we have a basic sense of security, we can then deal with that feeling of helplessness.

2. Give yourself the gift of understanding what it means to feel helpless.

It's totally normal to feel this way at some point in your life. Many people experience this kind of distress during their growth process, feeling helpless and unable to survive.

But you know what? You can get through it on your own.

You also know that your parents' love and your friends' enthusiasm have given you so much strength.

It's totally normal to have some pessimistic thoughts when facing the death of your father.

I know it's tough. The pain is real, and it's hard to face it.

I just wanted to let you know...

You know, feeling helpless isn't necessarily a fact, it's just a feeling.

I know it can feel like you're all alone in the world right now. But I want you to know that you're not helpless. Your parents and friends love you very much, and they're here for you.

I know it can feel really overwhelming when you have a sick mother. It's totally normal to feel a bit powerless in that situation.

Give yourself a big, warm hug!

People grow up three times!

The first time is when you realize you're not the center of the world, sweetie.

The second time is when you realize that no matter how hard you try, there are some things you just can't do. It's okay to feel this way!

And the third time is when you know you may not be able to do anything about it, but you will still try your best.

Take a moment to think about what your sense of helplessness is trying to tell you.

Is it the worry that our dear mother is unwell?

Or could it be that we're just not sure how to face the world on our own?

Or maybe we don't have anyone close to us to turn to?

Where is your sense of belonging, sweetheart?

It's totally normal to feel a bit helpless when you can't find a sense of belonging.

For instance, when we're in a group, we feel supported. When we have friends who care about us, we feel loved.

In the book The Courage to Be Happy, it's said that the most fundamental thing we need as humans is a sense of belonging.

We all long for a sense of belonging, my friend.

You can definitely try to find your sense of belonging!

3. Give yourself the love and care you deserve!

We may have grown up on the outside, but sometimes the little kid inside of us hasn't.

She might feel a bit insecure, like she doesn't have the power to face the big, complex world on her own, or like there's no one she can really rely on.

We all need to learn to tell ourselves, "I'm no longer the helpless child I once was. I've grown up and I've got this! I can protect myself and nurture myself again."

Take it slow and steady, and before you know it, you'll be feeling more secure, like you belong, and you'll have built some great new relationships!

I know it can be tough, but I promise you that your feeling of helplessness can slowly start to fade away.

I know it can be tough, but you've got this!

If you're interested, I'd love for you to read the book Parenting the Inner Child.

Wishing you all the best!

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Isaac Jeremiah Bailey Isaac Jeremiah Bailey A total of 2336 people have been helped

Hello, I'm Gu Yi. I'm just as modest and unassuming as ever.

Is life meant to be a lonely journey or a joyous carnival?

It's okay to admit that you need to be loved.

It's important to understand your feelings of contempt. You may feel conflicted and lonely. You love your parents but have strong opinions about their care. Ultimately, you may feel their care is insignificant. What you may need is for them to come and see you when it is cold, rather than reminding you to wear more clothes. You need actions more than words.

So when we feel loved, we feel let down and sad when the other person's way of expressing it doesn't match our expectations. We feel that no one in the world can give us that kind of feeling, so we reject the praise and attention from the outside world, constantly dwelling in your own world, always with your parents, because even if your parents' way of showing love isn't enough for you, at least, in your heart, you know they love you.

If we can tear down the wall we've built up in our hearts, perhaps we can face the love from different environments well, and our inner feelings will change. I believe that someone who is so dependent on and loves their parents must have a strong sense of love in their heart; they just need to let that love out. So we need to learn to love truly.

It's important to learn to love.

Love is really about being able to love others and being able to feel the love of others. I know you have love in your heart, but we still lack in terms of feeling and expressing love because we've drawn a circle around ourselves that we can't leave. This has gradually reduced our ability to feel the feelings around us.

To do this, we need to be aware of our own lives and emotional state. Everyone in this world will accompany us on a journey that will be only a part of the whole. This father has passed away and mother is ill. It sounds terrible, but we love our parents, so at this time we should bring more joy to their world and reassure the people we love as much as possible.

So go ahead and be brave and love. We never know when tomorrow will come, so let's make the most of today and live each moment to the fullest. Let's take responsibility for our own lives and live them to the best of our abilities.

Everyone has their own mission and meaning to fulfill. We all try to find the meaning of our own lives and to love better.

Wishing you the best!

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Athena Anderson Teachers are the transformers who convert students' raw potential into refined wisdom.

I can relate to feeling so deeply connected to my parents, their presence feels like the only thing keeping me afloat.

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Louisa Grant Those who succeed are not afraid of failure; they see it as a necessary step.

The thought of losing someone so close does make you question if you could go on, it's such a heavy burden to carry.

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James Miller If you are afraid to fail then you're probably going to fail.

Even now, the morning dread is real, waking up with that isolation sinking in; it's a hard cycle to break.

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Melvin Thomas Diligence is the compass that always points to the land of accomplishment.

It's as if childhood fears never truly leave us, they just evolve into new forms of anxiety and loneliness.

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Merlin Jackson A lie told often enough becomes the truth.

Your story echoes mine in so many ways, especially the part about not reaching out to others even when they try to connect.

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