June 2, 2013
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Overwhelmed
I hope you are feeling well today. I’m basically doing well, myself. That said, although I am not normally a churchgoer I stopped in at a church this morning, thinking it might be good to be around people, but the emotional environment was too much. I had to leave. I went and did laundry instead. Talking to a few people, including a little girl, was good for me.
I sometimes almost break down crying at work, or just random times ad places when the thoughts and feelings overwhelm me. Church multiplied that many times.
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I hope you’re feeling better now.
I used to feel overwhelmed during worship, and sometimes when the pastor starts talking, i’d cry and i dunno why and i don’t want to cry and i’d wished he’d just stop talking so i won’t cry. I can’t help it and its embarrassing! It could also be, thinking of what i’d been thru that tears me up i guess….
Hugssssssss
I’m feeling anxious and it has to do with Xanga closing. I didn’t think I’d feel this strongly about it! I hope you are feeling better
The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit. (Psa 34:18)
I’m glad you found something that helped. He drew near to your broken heart the best way he could.
But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.(Mat 19:14)
I’ve messaged you my contact info, please feel free to contact me any time, day or night. My church isn’t a place, it’s the brothers and sisters on the block locally and those around the world generally. We can’t “go to” church, we are the church. We don’t do worship services, we worship through service. Peace to you my friend, hope to hear from you some time.
Worship is often an emotional experience. It was worth a try, and with each day, I trust you will get stronger. Be gentle with yourself, above all.
Some churches are more openly emotional than others… as a forgiven people, we have a lot to be emotional about. I hope you can find a more peaceful church that you could visit occasionally when you need it.
blessings
Be kind to yourself…let yourself feel the feelings, let the feelings out.
I know that helps me with the alone overwhelmed feelings.
People help people. Thank you for sharing your heart here…We can all relate…we care about you…we wish you well.
I’m glad you encountered some people to talk to.
We all need a place “where everybody knows my name”.
HUGS!!!
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I thank you all for your kind thoughts.
My emotional state is mainly due to the separation from my wife after many years together, and the still-ongoing situation that forced me to finally leave, although I’m sure I bear some responsibility for our estrangement. I am living in a town strange to me, and have nobody I can just call and get together with when I want to. Add to that the fact that my kids are both grown and need me much less than they used to, if at all. The only other living being around me most of the time who loves me is my dog. Put all that together and I often feel unwanted and unneeded, and indeed as if I am a burden to others. I’m sure I will get better at coping with it eventually. All things pass, both good and bad, given time.
@lonelywanderer2 -familiar routines and caring friends are both excellent things in your situation… A caring church(even a quiet one) can be part of that.
I get emotional at church too. If I’m already feeling down, I’m not going anywhere near one. I think it makes me feel like I’m falling into my Dad’s arms and crying my heart out about my troubles. It’s comforting to believe that I have a Father that loves me so much and that I can go to with any problem. But, it’s not really comfortable when I’m in front of 200 people lol. I’m sorry you’re having a rough time right now. I’m a good listener if you need an ear. HUGS
@Tempguestbrief - Thank you for the advice. I’m sure I’ll be okay eventually. @NoelleN - It’s good to know I’m not the only one, and thanks for the support. When it rains, it pours, as they say. The job I recently started at let me go yesterday. It wasn’t a job I would have stayed at, and I’m not entirely surprised because they want fast workers and that is not me, but still, it was nice to have a paycheck coming. Money is running pretty low. I’m trying to look on the bright side, that at least I have a little pay coming to me now. Also, my wife’s family (we recently separated) is being very supportive. Her brother-in-law is letting me use a house he owns, and my father-in-law will certainly not let me do without entirely. He will give me money to keep me going, even though it is a strain on him. He is the nicest man I have ever known.