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Post by hi224 on Feb 7, 2020 15:17:49 GMT
I actually have as well.
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Post by Nora on Feb 7, 2020 16:07:57 GMT
if you mean about my life I actually have as well. I dont feel helpless as I feel very strongly that tje quality of my lide is only in my hands but I feel like I fail at times to do the right thing for myself or my life. but if you mean about whats going on in the world or with others, there i do find myself feeling helpless sometimes, like that my two close friends got diagnosed with very advanced cancer in the last six months. one is doing much better (had to have her kidney taken on pretty much on the spot but it seems like that could have addressed the biggest concern for Now) but the other one not so much  . i do feel a bit helpess there... what do you feel helpless about? |
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Post by koskiewicz on Feb 7, 2020 16:51:34 GMT
When I got drafted in 1969 during the Vietnam War. My upbringing held sway over any thoughts of fleeing to Canada. I have no regrets...
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Post by onethreetwo on Feb 7, 2020 17:41:57 GMT
Sometimes, yeah.
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Post by Sandman on Feb 7, 2020 19:51:07 GMT
Yes several times in my life. But I pulled through them and now very happy.
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Post by ellynmacg on Feb 7, 2020 20:06:39 GMT
Whenever the socio-political situation gets bad and doesn't appear to be readily changeable with something as simple as a majority vote...then yes, I do feel somewhat helpless.  Most of the time, though, I don't feel helpless, because I have resources: my health (which, for someone in my age group, is generally pretty good); the moral and emotional support of my friends and loved ones; my belief in a Higher Power; and my overall optimism. With all that going for me, that feeling of helplessness is...well, helpless.  |
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Post by Harmless elf on Feb 7, 2020 20:16:28 GMT
When I got drafted in 1969 during the Vietnam War. My upbringing held sway over any thoughts of fleeing to Canada. I have no regrets... I think every post I've seen of yours you mentioned you were drafted in the Vietnam war. I should hate you for killing my family but they won so take that. |
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Post by paislene on Feb 7, 2020 21:49:09 GMT
You mean like a little kid with an abusive parent who day to day sadistically punishes
the child for their own failings ? Your mindset as an adult should be to treat life as
survival . If you're in an environment , where there is a lack of community or creepo's
are abusing others or yourself , and it can't be rectified , then it's time to move on .
If you're struggling with a thinking job , then it's time to find a simple outdoor job .
   
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Post by dianachristensen on Feb 7, 2020 21:57:45 GMT
I'd bet that's why you watch a lot of True Crime. It helps remind you At least some sick freak hasn't murdered me, yet, so even though you may feel helpless, you aren't wallowing in it and you're actively appreciating what you do have going for you, like a pulse.  |
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. i do feel a bit helpess there...
