Feel like I am existing rather than living... especially after having a second chance at life.
Female, 30's, disabled (and have chronic health conditions), part time work.
As a cancer survivor, I have always been thankful for the experiences I've had and how that has shaped me as an individual (values etc). I truly believe that I was given a second chance at life at such a young age.
But I am feeling very stuck and low for the past 6 or so months. I feel like I'm existing rather than living. I am aware that part of that is due to ongoing health challenges which require ongoing treatment but I don't want to give that too much power. I've experienced a lot of trauma in the last year with ongoing trauma challenges throughout previous years which I believe I am still working through (but it is life). Undergoing short-term therapy but this is due to finish due to funding issues.
I want to improve and develop some more purpose, confidence, energy, and direction, but I don’t really know where to start or how to even identify where I want to be anymore.
For anyone who has felt this way before, what helped you move forward? Were there any habits, questions, therapy approaches, books, or small changes that actually made a difference?
Currently, I attend 1 social group with some exercise involved, work part time. That's about it.
Willing to try anything and will keep reading some of the fantastic posts here too.