Feels so sad and I don't know why

@enelym001 (8322)
Philippines
July 23, 2012 4:54am CST
That is how I feel most of the time... I am happy, I guess. I am smiling, a lot. But I do think - I'm pretending to be happy only. I am happy with my work. I am happy being with friends. I am happy that I can buy things that I want. I am happy to be helping my family. But there's this certain sadness that keeps creeping in to me. I think I am ready to love again. 'Though there is no one special right now. I try to avoid liking someone so much. But sometimes we cannot control our feelings. I'm still afraid to get hurt again. I just can't really open up my heart. Is this why I feel sad? I really don't know. Have you felt it at any time in your life?
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11 responses
• Philippines
23 Jul 12
hi enelym, I've been through with this kind of feelings I even can't explain what the hell is happening to me this past few months I wanted to be alone I don't want to see anyone as much as possible I tried to be invisible to my friends. But I am just being unfair to them and to myself maybe at my age and not in a relationship right now it's natural that I will feel this way. You just need something new in you life enjoy have fun and maybe a little do of flirting happy mylotting
@jaiho2009 (39141)
• Philippines
23 Jul 12
Aha...so now you are saying you are in love but until now haven't disclosed this matter with me...hmpfffff....
• Philippines
23 Jul 12
@ jai, hahhaa! I did not say that I am in love I am not sure and I don't want to lay details because it's too complicated for sure I am still SINGLE love yah
@enelym001 (8322)
• Philippines
23 Jul 12
Hi bhaby, so we are in the same boat right now, I guess. And I also guess our age is almost the same I can't flirt actually - because I'll end up a loser - I fall to easily and what if the guy didn't like me? So serious flirting is something I avoid too. The feeling is really something that's so difficult to explain. Like I wanted to go somewhere, sit and think alone. But there's no place for me to go. As much as possible I wanted to keep this to myself, even from myLot. But I can no longer keep it anymore so I'm so sorry to everyone for venting out my emotions again :)
@jaiho2009 (39141)
• Philippines
23 Jul 12
hello en I can totally relate with this one. I know how you feels , the emptiness, the doubts and fear. It's been a long time since I fear the feeling of falling in love. Honestly I avoided the feeling. But comes a time that out of the blue I found myself falling in love with someone unexpectedly. Then I realize that love is not that scary- I mean, to trust someone again is not scary. Maybe the right time will come for you...just wait for the right guy to make you feel comfortable.
@enelym001 (8322)
• Philippines
23 Jul 12
hi jai You got it all jai... I may be falling in love but I am trying to avoid the feeling. Especially if I am not sure this someone will really take care of me. I don't want another heartache. Hopefully, the right guy comes soon.
@jaiho2009 (39141)
• Philippines
23 Jul 12
Yes, it's the pain that haunts and give us fear. but trust me my dear, once the right one will come, there is no more fear and all doubts disappear.
@enelym001 (8322)
• Philippines
23 Jul 12
I really wonder when he will come... Why is it we cannot love back the person who loves us? If I do I am sure I will never cry again. But love must be two-way. Instead, we like someone else who might not be the right one.
@mr_pearl (5018)
• India
23 Jul 12
Hi EN... I can imagine how you feel. I've been through this. I fear too, at times, of falling in Love again and getting deeply hurt. The next time I feel this way, I'm gonna feel it totally and completely. Will try and find why I feel that way... Is the consequences going to be good or bad? I think, you should try to find it too... Good Luck! Take care...
@mr_pearl (5018)
• India
1 Aug 12
I know how scared one feels.. And we shut the doors to the world. But are we going to be left alone, forever? I think, we should not be. So if you're feeling it Missy, feel it totally.. You don't need to disclose how you feel until you're sure... Just give it a chance! Good Luck!!!
@enelym001 (8322)
• Philippines
24 Jul 12
It's actually hard to find out. Maybe I'm just scared. I wouldn't let anyone get hurt because of me. Even when I know something's still possible. I wouldn't let it happen. I chose to be lonely and alone because I am not sure about everything. It's just so hard and scary loving someone again.
@Graceekwenx (3160)
• Philippines
23 Jul 12
Hi Enelym. Same here. There were times that i felt like a ripened mango waiting to drop from the tree! That was then... but lately not really... It could be because i have diverted me energies in my online business. If someone comes, then ill give them a chance. Dont worry.. it happens. Or... it could be the weather.. the weather, especially the cold wet ones is capable of making us gloomy.
@enelym001 (8322)
• Philippines
23 Jul 12
Whether is so hot. So I am sure the weather has nothing to do with this. I think I need to really divert my attention into something else so as I'd feel better. I just feel that I needed to be away from some people, otherwise I'd feel really hurt.
@enelym001 (8322)
• Philippines
24 Jul 12
Ooops it's weather not whether LoL!
@CTHanum (8234)
• Malaysia
24 Jul 12
I am glad you start this discussion. It seems that we are in the same boat. It's not like I don't want to move on but the surrounding make me feel that I am safe now. I don't have to think about it otherwise I will get hurt. Is it show that I am just keep denying myself?? Maybe.. But its true I can't really open up my heart to anyone. Till when? I don't know~(^^)
@CTHanum (8234)
• Malaysia
24 Jul 12
You just lost him~ Is there any chance he will come back?? Most of the time, I just said to myself its only admiration. Nothing more than that. Should we just stop denying, then??
@enelym001 (8322)
• Philippines
24 Jul 12
Hi sis, Well you know I was actually tagging myself a denial queen. I am starting to have feelings towards someone but too afraid to get hurt so I'm denying it. I never opened it up to anyone - except my notes where I poured on my feelings and here at myLot. Some friends I've asked to join here may read it but hopefully they won't as they will start to ask me. I tried mending my heart for the first heartbreak. It's gonna be 7 months and I guess I'm doing fine. But someone came and made me feel special. But lots of things I was thinking so I didn't made him feel the same way. He's gone and now I'm lost again.
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@enelym001 (8322)
• Philippines
29 Jul 12
I don't think I have the courage to tell him what I feel towards him. I think I'll just let it be this way and I am sure there will be no more chance again for him to come back. Right sis, the next time I feel a bit of admiration over someone liking me, I would stop denying too... maybe you must do it too.
@Bluedoll (16773)
• Canada
29 Jul 12
What a crazy life it is. When we are single we long to have a relationship and when we are in one the thoughts can be that we want out of it. Maybe, you need a little more time that’s all. We can be happy with our life being single but there is nothing wrong with changing it if someone special comes along. It does take time to get over the past and something’s will always remain a part of us but in time that is all they really are.
@Bluedoll (16773)
• Canada
29 Jul 12
I am really afraid to say the wrong thing here. I don't know or can be in your shoes to say but maybe things work out for the best? One thing for sure is I do wish you happiness and maybe we shouldn't give up eh. Things will get better if we wish for something. Let's just follow our heart. That is for both of us.
@enelym001 (8322)
• Philippines
29 Jul 12
I don't think that it will be the best. I'm afraid it's already too late. But well, who knows one day there will be another one that will come along So yeah you're right, we shouldn't give up.
@enelym001 (8322)
• Philippines
29 Jul 12
Hi bluedoll, Indeed, crazy life I have given my self time - and extending it makes me feel lonelier. But well what can we do, I need to be patient I guess. When someone special comes along, I wasn;t able to feel that it is special. And that is something that I regret. I denied myself something that could have been beautiful if only I opened up my heart.
@albto_568 (1268)
• Costa Rica
28 Jul 12
Now, I also feel a bit sad for you, and, I do not think that I have anything to say to make you feel better, you have just split out a relationship that, as I sense it, means a lot more for you than for him. It is natural to feel sorrow for a while, feelings last a bit to disappear, specially when they were true, and I know, this is no help for you, but, as I see it is the truth. But, we have to avoid sorrow from being our constant character, and focus on all the blessings you have, as all those you mentioned in your discussion that maked you happy once, and will do it again, if you let them to. You are a beautiful woman, any man should be proud to have in his life, I say this as a friend, even if we do not know each other well, I can see on your posts, that you are smart, keen and funny, do not close the doors to love, is OK, learn from past experiences, but don´t allow fear to take control, always have hope in a better tomorrow. The world is full of creeps, and someone will hurt you again, I don´t pretend to discourage you, but I want to be honest, you know I am right, but in the end, you will find the love you deserve, just keep your sight on the horizon, not on the grownd. I am afraid that I extended this too much, only to finish, this sorrow of yours, may be the rooth of your loosing weight problem, you mentined in a deleted discussion you post, but, if it continues, maybe is better if you see a doctor. Blessings, and love in your life.
@enelym001 (8322)
• Philippines
29 Jul 12
Hi albto, Actually a friend told me that she thinks I have moved on already when I told her I am feeling something special for someone lately. But I am too scared to open up my heart and hear him so I lost him. Another heartbreak. And I don't think I can tell him my real feelings for him. Maybe the guy isn't the one for me. So I am letting him go. And you are right, someone will hurt me again - so I need to be tough and be cautious. Thanks for saying I am a beautiful woman, smart, keen and funny - I appreciate that a lot. I am trying to open up my doors to love but whenever I am trying to slowly open it, someone will shut their door. On losing weight, well I guess this has a contribution too. But most of it was because I wasn't properly eating months ago.
@MandaLee (3764)
• United States
4 Aug 12
Yes I have. I hope you feel better soon. If this goes longer than six weeks, you might want to discuss it with your doctor. Longtime sadness is a symptom of depression. Depression can be treated with medication.
@enelym001 (8322)
• Philippines
5 Aug 12
Hi there Amanda, I am happy now. No longer depressed. I finally realized something and I am happy about it. Hope you are also better and won't leave myLot. Just enjoy your vacation.
@blue65packer (11826)
• United States
24 Jul 12
Yes I have felt like this over the years. Finding a person to feel the void in your life is probaly the worst thing you can do right now. Been there done that! Never again! I have mention this before I am happy without a man and have no intentions of ever finding one again! Men are not for me! They mess my life up and I become a person I don't like being! If you can't be true to yourself,you can't be to another.
@enelym001 (8322)
• Philippines
24 Jul 12
Hi blue, Yeah I do remember that you have already mentioned before that you are happy without any man in your life. As for me, it is still early to tell. There were guys around but it is just hard to force your heart to love someone you don't love. But if you felt love towards someone... it just won't have a good ending.
@mythociate (21432)
• Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
24 Jul 12
You know it's true-- Ev`rything I do ... Whoa-oo-whoa-oo-oh-oh ... I do it for you. That's the solution ... it's why married people feel so "successful," even though they're mind-numbingly average---because people depend on them to do what they do (Granted; 'what they do' is usually something they get paid for, which is why almost nobody counts on me to do what I do ) I think that's the reason I decided to stay alive and to better myself: because someone is going to depend on me doing what I do.
@enelym001 (8322)
• Philippines
29 Jul 12
Nice one from my fave Bryan Adams Yeah I guess you are right at one point, coz married people, happy couples to be specific... felt satisfied and complete. They know their purpose in life already. Well, we all have purpose in life but we still feel incomplete most of the time. Something's missing....
• China
23 Jul 12
Maybe you can go to travel to some places you've never been,so that you can relax and cure your heart.I always believe time is the best doctor which can cure everything.While you enjoy the scenery,time will open your heart and make you have other views to the world and everything.
@enelym001 (8322)
• Philippines
23 Jul 12
Hi Company420, Yes I am now in another country. Working and trying to forget the past heartache. And I think I am slowly forgetting him 'thought at times there were still memories that comes back. It's just that I can't bear getting hurt again by someone else. And I think, my weakness is that I fall too easily sometimes not knowing that I might get hurt again. This is one thing that makes me sad about myself. I need my heart to be tough.