Trust Issues

[Itzaprocess]

I already had a shakey relationship with trust from past experiences. Going through a relationship break up last year, I am now finding that in these past weeks my trust issues are starting to morph into a fear to interact with anyone, even the thought of leaving my house/my room brings about a heavy, tight feeling in my chest, knots in my stomach and a shaking in my knees. Does anyone have any knowledge on what would help me work through this so that this doesn't progress any further and reverse itself?

[Peppermintbach]

Hi Itzaprocess,

I hope you don’t mind if I offer a compassionate and warm welcome to you to the forums 🙂

I’m so sorry about the breakup. Heartbreak can be horrendous so I feel for you...

I’m personally admittedly a bit of a disaster story when it comes to romantic relationships so I’m not sure if I’m the ideal person to offer advice. Sorry about that...

But I still wanted to express my understanding and let you know that you’re heard. You sound so shaken from the break-up so I feel now is about gradually building you back up again so you’re eventually okay to leave the house again, etc.

I wonder if you have spoken to a GP or counsellor/psych/etc about how you‘re feeling as they can help you find strategies to help you overcome your trust issues and fears. Just a gentle suggestion that you might like to consider...

kind and caring thoughts,

Pepper