Do any of you have a tendency to be so concerned about other people's problems that it becomes your problem - especially family and close friends? Some folks I am close to are having major issues right now, and after talking to them and trying to be there for them, I've made myself sick. The doctor adjusted my medication, and although I feel a little more stable, I have a lot of headaches now, and it is a known side effect for the medication. I don't eat as much right now, and I want to break that so I don't wreck my metabolism and gain weight. I also have to take an additional medication to help me sleep because my sleeping pill quit working all of a sudden. I am having trouble concentrating, and praying and reading books are a challenge right now. My pastor continues to pray for me on a regular basis since I let him know what's going. I also think my family knows I'm not myself.
The pastor's wife, who is the associate pastor, preached about when she would get bad news from her family, who lives in another state. They would tell her all these problems they were having, and she would get upset and saddened by it all. Then, the next time she taks to them, they are completely fine and act like nothing is wrong. She realized that there is no point of being burdened about someone else's problems because when the person has moved on, you're still upset and have to fight your way out of it. I believe that's what's going on with me because some of the issues have been resolved and I STILL feel like dirt. Why should I continue to feel that way when they don't? It wasn't even my problem to begin with!
Father, in the Name of Jesus, I ask right now that You remove these negative thoughts and feelings. Your Word says that the joy of the Lord is my strength, and I ask that You restore my joy so I can be strong once more. Help me to be at peace and remember that You wouldn't put more on me than I can bear, so there is no need for me to put more on myself than I can bear. Help me to trust You and remember that You are still in control. In Jesus' Name, Amen.
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guess i feel this need to jump in and help others, i try to give whatever i can, and admit sometimes it is overwhelming, frustrating, as i am just one person, and don't have a whole lot of money to be able to help everyone.
so i just take one day at a time, try to help one person at a time, with whatever they need, food, hba items, food for there pets...
I am a savvy shopper and look for sales and match with coupons & rebates to get all that i can to help others...
some days though i go to bed exhausted asking a higher power why they send these people all to me to help?
I have been told i should be a motivational speakers as i love to lift other peoples spirits,i have been very poor before, maybe one day i will write a article on here about it...but anyways i guess because i been poor and know how it feels,i try to help those struggling, and i count my blessings for all that i have & that i can be able to help other people out also...
I have some great comments that helped me a lot.