Hate pretending

[When will it end]

Don't know how to get my enjoyment of things back,I can but a face on and pretend to be enjoying self,and If I let myself go,the I do enjoy myself because these where the things I used to like doing,but then I'm on my own again and question what is real?what do I and dont I enjoy ?!

[wendolene26]

I'm struggling with the exact same thoughts. It's not easy is it.

How are things now, how have you felt this last week? Hang in there, and keep talking here - I do find it helps.

take care now,

Wendolene x

[When will it end]

Evenings are better ,when confidence is there things are fine ,when its not there not ,when I worry I worry alot and it lasts for many hours/days dragging through the days not that fun x

[wendolene26]

It's been suggested to me that I try and employ some distraction techniques. Again, easier said than done.

It could be something as simple as having your favourite tea or coffee to drink, listening to a favourite track of music or having a nice warm bath with scented oils. Whatever is your "thing".

I have a list of things I can use as distraction techniques, but putting them in to practice is a lot harder work than it sounds. Some people have a "comfort box" of things which remind them of a good time, place or experience. Items which evoke good memories.

Does any of this sound like something you could give a try and see how it goes....

[When will it end]

I have my distractions but they only take away from reality for a while .Then back to the negative thoughts ,u suppose in reality life is just a serious of distractions and you do what feels right