topic Re: Is it ever helpful to run away in Anxiety

Is it ever helpful to run away

blues23 — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 04:34:09 GMT

As above is it ?

im having struggles same issues as b4 sometimes I want to run away just run never come back , Is it possible to restart your life elsewhere be a nomad while I realise this is impossible I have a young child I want to pick up roots and run it’s been calling to me that feeling of restarting my life but also feel stuck and afraid to do so but it still calls to me the solution is to leave and restart elsewhere, but is it really the answer or will it create more problems? If I run away

Re: Is it ever helpful to run away

Sophie_M — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 04:58:48 GMT

Hi blues23,

Thank you for such a brave, honest and open post. We can hear you have so much going on and it is understandable that you’d be feeling overwhelmed.

That feeling of wanting to run away is something that a lot of people can certainly relate to at some point in their lives and is a completely normal response to situations that are causing us distress.

It can be helpful to talk openly about how you are feeling with someone you trust. If you’d like to talk things through at any point, the Beyond Blue counsellors a call on 1300 22 4636, available 24/7, or you can speak to them on webchat here.

Thank you again for sharing here today. Our wonderful community is here to provide you with as much support, advice and conversation as you need.

Kind regards.

Sophie M

Re: Is it ever helpful to run away

mmMekitty — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 13:24:23 GMT

Hello Blues23

In my experience, running away doesn't help because much of what is distressing us is from within ourselves, & that needs to be dealt with.

Sophie M has given you some good advice, which I would also have added here. Talking over what is troubling you is useful. Talking can help to clarify what you are thinking & feeling, can help you work out what to do & make decisions.

Talking to people here can help too.

You can trust, you are not alone in this.

Hugzies

mmMekitty

Re: Is it ever helpful to run away

Beaser — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 21:41:39 GMT

Hi Blues and welcome.

Im sorry that you are feeling the way you are at the moment.

Ive often felt like running away to a country town and a fresh start.

All though having no real family support i do have some great friends who look out for me and care and i would hate to walk away from that. I also do a bit of volunteering at a local football club and this is great for me.

Im not sure if you have similar but i guess im just bringing to light the value of the things that can mean a lot to us. Hope you have good day and happy to talk more.

Brett.