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TwistyDaisy

2y ago

Struggling with Apathy: Seeking Tips for Creating Positive Emotions

I struggle with apathy daily, but I didn't even know the word existed untill now. Finally found what describes me perfectly. Does anyone else struggle with this? I mentioned it to my therapist and she is going to read me some books on emotions next session. I'm not sure if it will change anything but I want to know what happiness actually feels like again so I'll try anything. Anyone have tips for creating or forcing positive emotions while I'm waiting in the meantime?

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Allen_Is_Trying

2y ago

I'm personally autistic and have major sensory stuff so idk how much this might work for you, but I usually like to do things that give me good sensory feelings (ie: blast specific music into my headphones while I walk in the rain without and umbrella) it's not always a happy feeling but it does sometimes give me a calm relaxed feeling that makes it easier for me to calm down and not lock up emotionally (sometimes I do cry but usually I feel a lot better after, sometimes, you really just need a good cry session to feel better)
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Manna

2y ago

I struggle with this several times a month. It's one of the worst feelings, like you want to care; you want to feel something but just don't/ can't. Sorry, I don't have any advice on this. I just wanted to tell you that I can relate.
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psycheddank

2y ago

I'm an artist, and I just draw along. Just keep swimming, just keep drawing. Don't swim in circles. However, it's bound to happen.

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