I'm paralysed.
The story
WHen did I become so numb? When did I lose myself? All the words that leave my tongue are like they came from someone else... I'm paralysed... Where are my feelings? I no longer feel things, I know I should... I'm paralysed... Where is the real me? I'm lost, and it kills me inside... I'm paralysed... When did I become so cold? When did I become ashamed? WHERE'S THE PERSON THAT I KNOW? THEY MUST'VE LEFT. They must've left with all my strength. I'm paralysed, I'm scared to live, but I'm scared to die. And if life is pain, then I buried mine a long time ago, but it's still alive. And it's taking over me. Where am I? I wanna feel something, I'm numb inside. But I don't feel nothing, I wonder why. I'm in the race of life, and time passed by. Look, I sit back and I watch it, hands in my pockets. Waves come crashing over me, but I just watch them. I just watch 'em. I'm underwater, but I feel like I'm on top of it. I'm at the bottom, but I don't know what the problem is. I'm in a box, but I'm the one who locked me in it. I'm suffocating, I'm running out of oxygen.
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Your story really touched me. Thank you for opening up and sharing something so personal... you're incredibly strong.
I must say that while your depiction of feeling "paralysed" is relatable to many, it seems to dwell a bit too much on the negative aspects of the situation 😕 it's vital to acknowledge the challenges, but focusing excessively on the despair can sometimes cloud the potential solutions.
perhaps there is room for embracing an optimistic outlook; in my own journey, I found that reframing the narrative to incorporate small wins made a significant difference. it might be worthwhile to consider aspects where progress could be made?
hearing your story reminds me of a time when I, too, felt stuck and overwhelmed, and what helped me was focusing on actionable steps. i hope this perspective offers a bit of hope and encouragement on your path. 🌟
hey, i get where you're coming from because it's tough when life throws those curveballs. i mostly agree with your perspective because this stuff ain't easy to navigate. when you mention feeling "numb inside," it hits close to home for many of us.
i remember being in a similar place once and feeling stuck in my own head. it's like you're "underwater but on top of it"; exactly that mix of being lost but still hanging in there. but i found that taking even the smallest steps towards change helped to shift things gradually.
what's crucial is to remember that you're not alone in this journey. finding even little things that bring some positivity can make a difference. keep sharing your thoughts—it helps more than you might think. hang in there!