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Feel like running away again.

Starflowerpower87

Starflowerpower87

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It might just be pms. But I feel very frustrated right now. I can't work because of my mental illness and all the side effects of my medications. So I'm stuck on independent living support. It feels like living in a group home in your own apartment because there is always someone there to baby sit you. But I'm grateful to have rides to places and help with paperwork at least. I have the urge to be free. I want to couch surf. Impossible though because I have incontinence issues. So I'm trapped being babysat almost every day. I wish I could be a wild and free hippy. I'm envious of free spirits. I feel so trapped. I'm not sure why I have the urge to run. Maybe it's because it's what I used to do when I was young. But it always made things worse. But I still want to do it. I can just picture packing a book bag full of essentials and then locking myself out of my apartment and then hitchhiking away somewhere. I felt fine all summer. Had fun. But spent a lot of money. Not sure how to catch up. Oh why do I feel like running away. Why am I overwhelmed with the simplest things.
 
I suspect social media might be triggering me. The comparisons to ‘free spirited people’, the persuading quotes. I should really take a break from social media. But for some reason I’ve been finding it hard to concentrate on other things, like books and movies. It could be because of the late summer days. Maybe come winter time I will calm down. These past two winters have been hard on me though for various reasons. I Remember wanting to run away a lot.
 
It is good to vent sometimes, and to write things out as a way to better understand.

I do not feel the urge to uproot my life anymore, although I used to years ago. It is good that folks are around to help you with things like rides and paperwork.

I agree that social media might be a problem, it definitely has a way of making people feel down or that they are missing out on something.
 
Running away sounds exciting, but the downside is that you need to be responsible and stay where others look out for you. I wish you were able to resolve your issue, that would help you. Has there been a way to help you with that? Have you asked?
 
I understand the feeling, @Starflowerpower87. It seems like the idea is so much better than the reality though… especially as we age. I think it’s okay to fantasize, but when it gets frustrating, it might be important to remind yourself just how tough life would be without the stability you have built around you.

But that’s not to say you couldn’t consider a vacation. Do you think you could work up a plan and save some money to take a week or weekend long trip somewhere? That could help “scratch the itch” so to speak.
 
Aspychata said:
Running away sounds exciting, but the downside is that you need to be responsible and stay where others look out for you. I wish you were able to resolve your issue, that would help you. Has there been a way to help you with that? Have you asked?
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I mentioned it a few times to the people that give me my depot injection. I can’t remember if I mentioned it to my psychiatrist. They haven’t been very helpful. I’ll mention it to them again though and see what they say. Although I’m afraid of the answer because I’ve had some really bad experiences with cruel therapists that over stepped my boundaries.
 
Rodafina said:
I understand the feeling, @Starflowerpower87. It seems like the idea is so much better than the reality though… especially as we age. I think it’s okay to fantasize, but when it gets frustrating, it might be important to remind yourself just how tough life would be without the stability you have built around you.

But that’s not to say you couldn’t consider a vacation. Do you think you could work up a plan and save some money to take a week or weekend long trip somewhere? That could help “scratch the itch” so to speak.
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I do have some money saved actually. I couldn’t go on vacation but it might be fun to stay at a hotel. I could only probably afford one night though. And if that isn’t an option maybe I could just pack a back pack and stay out all day and go on a picnic. Really good idea thanks.
 
Fantastic idea @Rodafina

Even one nite away in a quiet hotel, if it has a restaurant, just perfect. When l was going thru a horrible time with my ex, l took my daughter, we checked into a hotel. She had an excellent sleep, l had peace, and good thoughts, and it was instant zen. It was just one nite, but upscale motel.
I was hoping some would could help with your incontinence. Maybe ask for a referral for urologist, not really sure who handles that. Can you ask your regular family doctor?
 
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Aspychata said:
Official site—GEMTESA® (vibegron) 75 mg tablets

this helps with an overactive bladder. Maybe you could ask for prescription .
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Incontinence can be caused by many factors. It could be a standalone problem or a symptom of something else. It's really necessary to see a doctor, have the relevant tests done, and to discuss which options of treatment are best for your situation.
 
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