(14 Posts) Add message | Report. My list is at the forefront of my mind, and I can focus my energy on achieving those specific goals instead of trying to do it all at once. That stress sits on you like a big bully pinning you down and demanding your lunch money. Can I speak the words I want to speak or is someone going to misinterpret them only to turn them into a monster I never intended on creating? Consider it a free library of cheat sheets to get things done. I’ve progressed to the decision that there is always going to be something wrong with what I say, so why say anything at all? I was forced underwater, unable to express my opinion, along with many others, because now people find it to be a fearful topic that is incapable of being civilly discussed. why you leave me, wuh why you leave me. Your Privacy is Important! "Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass, it's about learning to dance in the rain." Once I gather up enough energy to get out of bed, then it’s an internal battle with myself. She plays soccer for Midwest United FC and FHC. When i try to drink water i feel like I'm drowning and gasp for breath even after one mouthful. When I've replenished some of my energy, I pull up my Notes app or grab a small piece of paper. You know the feeling. As a Mother of 2 young boys [2.5 & 8 months], life is hectic & always on the move. why you leave me, wuh why you leave me. me love. [x2] [Verse 2] Now I'm sitting in a chair with no one here and I'm feeling all alone (all alone) thinking to myself like damn why … When that overwhelming moment is upon you, I hope that almost-looking-forward-to-it feeling takes over and you jump right into action! It makes complete sense to recognize whatever happens in those overwhelming moments is not productive anyway, then to halt everything, re-focus, and reset. After some tests the doctor told me that I had a sinus inflammation that caused post nasal drip. There are so many rights and wrongs, so many acceptable and unacceptable things. The weight of the world is pressing down on me, and the responsibilities keep building with no end in sight. First, My parents are addicted to pills. I am drowning in this world of constant judgment, this universe of always finding something wrong in someone. Sometimes I feel scared to lose my job, and sometimes I’m so lost I don’t even care if I do. Parents are faced with new pressures under Covid-19, and many of us are barely holding it together. I learned this trick from my mom when I was a kid stressing my way through school, and it still helps me today. I drink very little, no tea, coffee or water. My heart is pounding and I’m so uptight and tense. They used to be the best parents ever, And know I hardly recognize them. Dealing with overwhelm is very personal, and I find that discovering new tips and incorporating them into my own life helps refine my dealing-with-it strategy. - Michele Donnelly. I have a glass of cola with my dinner at night and thats about all. I Feel Like I'm Drowning! My body aches and my insides scream. I'll only stop for a couple of minutes, and whatever work I'm doing is not productive, anyway. YearOfYouRemember Fri 25-May-18 17:48:56. away from all. In case you missed it, here are the highlights from yesterday’s inaguration: Human trafficking: the business of selling freedom, The response from the riots at Capitol Hill raises alarming questions, The stigma surrounding feminism is simply unfair, Misgendering can affect the health of people from the trans community, The stigma against pit bulls is unfounded, The risks with disregarding males in the body positivity movement, Black Lives Matter is not a trend—Jingle Jangle proved that, Cancelling Charli D’Amelio is counterproductive and rooted in misogyny, The Student Voice of Forest Hills Central, © 2021 • FLEX WordPress Theme by SNO • Log in, FHC students return to all in-person learning. When you're on fire, the general rule of thumb is to stop freaking out, drop to the floor, and roll until the flames subside. I'll show you how I swim to shore (and get past that drowning feeling), even when it doesn't feel possible. As a child, I wasn’t immersed in things like politics, and I didn’t think I had to be any certain way. Now, I’m surrounded by standards and opinions and political correctness all constantly weighing down on me, only to be followed by the right and wrong things I can say. Jordan Helmbrecht, Staff WriterApril 11, 2019Leave a Comment. I Feel Like I'm Drowning! I'm so depressed I feel like I'm sinking and people are watching, I'm begging for help and no one will rescue me. The world is a truly wonderful place, and of course, life is a journey with an inevitable series of ups and downs. I get back to it, this time with focus and energy working in my favor. Life can be difficult to cope with sometimes and depression doesn’t help matters at all. Writing/organizing that short list for myself focuses my thoughts and what energy I have left to accomplish something productive. I feel like I’m drowning By Rob Gorski; 2 mins to read I’m not in the best place tonight. If you want a picture to show with your comment, go get a gravatar. Updated: Feb 9 "Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass, it's about learning to dance in the rain." I feel like I’m drowning. Why you leave me, wuh why you leave me. somebody come and take me away [Chorus] Uh uh uh uh oh ooh. 2. Even the way I dress can be perceived as a false assumption of who I am, categorizing me within a group I don’t fit into. Getting out of bed each day feels like a chore. The currents of politics and social standards and unstated rules splash this way and that, inevitably forming a tunnel that pulls me deeper into its mass. I began to feel myself slip underwater when the news was zoned-in on the universe of politics. No matter how much you have on your plate, it is always worth it to take a couple of minutes to yourself to stop and recoup. Riddles of Life is all about making life simpler. “I’m being dragged under an imaginative body of water that has emerged within today’s world.”, I’m being dragged under an imaginative body of water that has emerged within today’s world.”. Hi-yah! - Michele Donnelly As I sit on my front porch, listening to the sounds of the woods, while all the children sleep, my mind is spinning with a very large "to do" list. This inflammation caused the fluid from my nose to gather in the throat during the night and that is what produced the drowning sensation. When I get back to work this time, my brain isn't spinning aimlessly. I feel like I can’t breath. Half of the time I have no idea if they are high or not, They never did this before. I did google but much prefer an actual interaction. I wanna overdose and end it. I began to feel myself slip underwater when the news was zoned-in on the universe of politics. It's not a pretty one, either. 1,387 Likes, 65 Comments - Barbara M (@barbaramermoz) on Instagram: “ M e d u s a [ Why do I feel like I'm drowning Like I'm running out of air, Why do I feel like…” Sure, I can be exactly who I want, but how am I even supposed to decide who that is when all I see around me is the acceptance and rejection of people for who they choose to be? Then there are the societal standards that flow around me. We support being a free nation with free rights, but when it comes to differing people, this value of rights turns into a pernicious hurricane of selfishness. How Do I Parent When I Feel Like I’m Drowning? As I sit on my front porch, listening to the sounds of the woods, while all the children sleep, my mind is spinning with a very large "to do" list. I Feel Like I'm Drowning Two Feet (slowed) Two Feet - I Feel Like Im Drowning (Alximik extended remix) Two Feet - I Feel Like I'm Drowning "Cristofer Perea Remix" Stress can make us feel frantic, much like being on fire (what a sentence to write). I Feel Like I’m Drowning. When you join Riddles of Life as a Basic member. About two weeks ago I began coughing it up but I never feel like I can get it all out. It started when I was taking longish drinks but it happens almost as soon as I start to drink now. I keep thinking that nothing will get better. I am metaphorically speaking, of course, for there is no ocean that holds all of the elements of today’s society around us. I’ll show you how I swim to shore (and get past that drowning feeling), even when it doesn’t feel possible. Is my opinion “correct?” Can I be who I really want to be? It is very thick and hard to cough up. When does … I might make myself a cup of my favorite tea or steal a cookie from the cookie jar. I wasn’t exposed to the terrors of war or the heinous debates over politics. I guess that in your case the bronchitis caused the sinus inflammation. Not everything that needs to get done or everything I want to accomplish. And I see the difference between being an acceptable member of society and an unacceptable member. There are times in life when challenges and obstacles feel so overwhelming, I feel like I'm drowning. Or I make a comment that supports men, and suddenly I’m unworthy of being a female? I will admit, when I first started reading this one, I thought to myself, “I already have my own way of dealing with overwhelm. I had some wonderful supportive threads around my birthday about this but I feel like I’m spiralling into a hole I can’t get out of and I don’t know what to do When It Feels Like I'm Drowning in Depression . Add on working from home, maintaining a tidy house, taking care of 2 dogs, maintaining SOME social life, showing love to my husband, being a blogger, trying to find time for me AND staying hydrated, sometimes it’s hard to breathe. I can’t seem to catch my breath. I’m just done with my life. I see the terrorist attacks. I do something that replenishes my energy. There are times in life when challenges and obstacles feel so overwhelming, I feel like I'm drowning. Now, I find myself genuinely having to take time before I say anything because I don’t know how what I say will be perceived. I have a voice and everyone values the ability to use it, but when someone uses it in a way that violates another’s thoughts, suddenly that voice is no longer allowed to speak. Now, I see the world through a more tainted lens. Then you'll really love my in-depth, step-by-step Guides! I feel like im drownin in da ocean. Any obligations I have feel completely impossible and I can’t access the parts of myself that are worthy of love and admiration (though they do exist, and in better moments I can remember what they are). I’m failing at every aspect in my life, I never imagined I’d have achieved so little at 30. I saw how differing political opinions could tear people apart, creating unnecessary hate between anyone, even strangers. . On that note, I write down the 3 things that have to happen today. . I make a comment about women’s rights, and suddenly I’m a feminist? That kills my productivity instantly, so it's important I find something to do that replenishes my energy and my will to keep going. That’s a lesson that will benefit you throughout your life. When I feel like I'm drowning, I take time to rise above the waves and make life feel right again. Coronavirus: an update and a test of validity of the outbreaking pandemic, FHC’s hour delays hold more importance than just an extra hour of sleep for students, Holidays have turned into a series of high expectations. You’re on to something here. It feels like I'm choking or drowning in mucus. I’m glad you found this Clue helpful, Jay! Not only is there a right and wrong of who to be, but the lists that attach themselves to each side are endless. I’m panicking extremely bad. I am not being pulled into a literal current I cannot escape, but I’m being dragged under an imaginative body of water that has emerged within today’s world. stuck in back of throat causing me to gag throat closing after cough -- weezing, loss of breath It's a restless, uncomfortable sensation. When that panic begins to set in, I force myself to stop whatever I'm doing. These are the times when I question the progress I have made in therapy and wonder why I don’t yet feel better, or if I ever will. My mind is racing and in a bad place. Author has 646 answers and 185.3K answer views ‘You feel like drowning ‘, if you just Observed, the word ‘ feel like’ means, that’s what you ‘feel’ about a situation or situations of your life which may or may not be true, When you join Riddles of Life as a Basic member, you'll get free access to every Guide on the site. WTF is going on? why'd you have to go-oh. You know the feeling. I’m glad you’re taking time to learn that and improve your own coping skills, too. I'm not trying to be whiny, But I've never felt like this. Almost. I see the consistent battle people are fighting against one another. baby tell me, beh baby tell me. I'm always there for my boyfriend when he's down and I make an effort to never sound annoyed but whenever I call him unless I'm super cheerful he's just annoyed and don't want to talk to me until I feel better on my own. 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