Self-worth is depleted

Struggled all night with self worth. Worrying about tomorrow, I know is something that won't help. But I keep asking the universe these things:

  1. will I ever be loved again?
  2. will I be cared for and valued?
  3. will I feel safe? Was my wanting to be safe such a horrible thing?
  4. will there be space for me, will I be seen.

Can anyone relate to this?

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Yes to all of above
I am saving your questions for journal prompts today
I am going to ask the same questions and respond with answer of how can I just for today.. feel save and loved ? What can I do for me today to feel worthy and at peace?

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Thank you for sharing Tanya, I can identify with your feelings, sounds like anxiety is trying to get you. For me, placing my self worth in the hands of God has helped the most. Do you believe/are you open to believing in the Creator of the universe?

Btw if it's not in your radar I imagine this could seem insensitive and I for sure don't mean it that way, just wanting to share my experience and perhaps be of service.

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I definitely can relate, and I think it’s more common than we think. It’s hard to admit that sometimes, and you had the courage to start the conversation.

Self-worth after a bout with addiction is a battle to get back. At least for me, it was. I had to take further action and go to therapy to help me understand why. The floating question was always why… with no real answer.

Today, I know some of the why, and I’m okay with not knowing everything. I allow myself to have grace. I love myself for the little girl in me who was just trying to survive. When I saw her, I saw me… and that was enough to start having compassion for myself.

Understanding comes as you keep sharing and asking others for their perspective. It’s the power of our stories. We learn from each other… and sometimes, it’s one word, one line, or one sentence that gives us the key to open the next door. It’s gonna be okay. :heart:

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You TELL that universe you DESERVE these things! :innocent:

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You will have all of those things!I do relate. From what you said about safety and loneliness it sounds like you survived and left abuse. I did too and we should both be very proud! Be kind to yourself, you just went through a lot, it’s okay to feel lost for a bit. Keep on the path to happiness though. It takes effort too.

I do feel safe now and I entertained myself with some younger men lol, Zumba and other things I like. (Plus too much booze :confused: I’m here to work that out lol.

I’m having a hard time with the love part though, and started to wonder what’s wrong with me and had those same thoughts . The slightest bit of conflict or commitment had me running away towards my peace and what I can control but I keep ending up lonely and full of regret or self loathing. I’m not done with the journey but the safety did come. I’m sure it will for you too.

I started reading the book “the body keeps the score” and have found it helped me open up in the love area and be more aware and forgiving toward myself. I’d recommend it.

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Just focus on today and living yourself first. Love will come again from others, it always does.
All of these things will have a positive result if you take care of your own soul first. I struggle with these types of thoughts as well . Lots of love.
Do positive things and good things will happen eventually. Like yoga class is good if, I go to AA yoga
Try service and getting out of ourself, helping others.

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