Do you feel nostalgia often?
By Diana
@dya80dya (36773)
August 30, 2024 2:22pm CST
Today I was very nostalgic. I remembered about my past. I was happy, I had positive people who loves me unconditionally. I am talking about my grandmother. This past will never return and this made me very depressed. Regret is something that makes my depression worse. I am not in therapy now and I don't think medication can bring me the past I had. Medication can't replace the needs I have. I had freedom and I was able to buy something for myself. I was not disabled. One of my therapists told me to accept that I am disabled. It's so hard to accept this.
How can I accept that I will never travel again, I will never spend time in nature again? I will never have freedom again. I can't help myself, I really can't. I tried for years to visit a store by myself. I even talked to the therapist on the phone and I couldn't. I had a severe panic attack and I had to call my mom to take me home. And I am 33 years old. I feel awful because I tried exposure therapy and it only made me worse. I am sorry for venting, but I don't have friends. Writing here helps me express my feelings. Do you feel nostalgia often?
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@Deepizzaguy (103969)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
30 Aug
I often think of the days spending time in the former Canal Zone in Panama enjoying the old fashioned cartoons like the Warner Brothers Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies cartoons that played during the daylight hours on television.
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@anya12adwi (9806)
• India
30 Aug
Yes, every person gets nostalgic and everyone has so much of regrets! I can say the same for me too! Be a friend to yourself..
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@annierose (21571)
• Philippines
31 Aug
I'm really sorry you're going through this. It's okay to feel the way you do, and writing about it can be a helpful way to process your emotions. As for nostalgia, yes, I do feel it sometimes. It can be both comforting and painful, reminding us of what we've lost but also of the good times we've had. Please remember that it's okay to take things one step at a time, and it's important to be kind to yourself through this journey.
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@annierose (21571)
• Philippines
8 Sep
@dya80dya Some days are harder than others, but the fact that you’re trying is already a huge step forward.
@pitsipeahie (5011)
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31 Aug
Nostalgia can be a tough feeling when it brings up regrets. It’s okay to vent, but remember, only you can make changes to improve your situation, and dwelling on the negatives isn’t going to get you there. Maybe try to focus on what you can do and take small steps forward. It’s tough, but shifting your mindset a bit at a time might help.
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