Thinking about running away

[sillyrabbit231]

Yes, its maybe stupid. I use to think like that when I was 10 years old. Its like people don't really understand me. I felt like running away from reality. Like pack my bags and go but I can't because on reality, I'll end up homeless. I wanted to run away to throw away my old life.

 

[sillyrabbit231]

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[kihira]

your problems can follow when you run away, staying can be tough but it means you can face up to problems and make them go away

 

[montejocarlo]

Yes, its maybe stupid. I use to think like that when I was 10 years old. Its like people don't really understand me. I felt like running away from reality. Like pack my bags and go but I can't because on reality, I'll end up homeless. I wanted to run away to throw away my old life.

It happens to many people. Even to those without social problems. I used to feel the same way. You're not alone on that. It's just part of your desire for freedom. But it's unrealistic. Even if you went away and manage to get yourself a house and a job, you'll end up having the same problem because it's not really your house or your family that holds you back, it's yourself. Just keep moving forward. You'll find what you're looking for one day.

 

[Hoppy]

Also known as the geograpical cure.

The only problem is the person who climb off the airplane on the other side is the person who climbed onto the airplane.

Unless of course you flee from someone, but you cannot flee from yourself.

 

[A86]

having attempted this when I was younger... if you do run away, let someone know or leave a note at least.

being reported misssing and drama that followed was not something I'd wish to experience again.

 

[Phoenixx]

your problems can follow when you run away, staying can be tough but it means you can face up to problems and make them go away

^ Exactly this.

It's common to feel like running away when things get tough. You just get so sick and tired of everything around you, you start to think that running away from it all will be the cure. That everything will be automatically better once you change location. I thought this same thing last year, right up til the end of high school. The thought of going to college was like running away for me. I thought that once I was in college I'd be different, I'd start to have a better life, everything would change. Things did change, yes, but it wasn't exactly a good change. My problems never went away though. My fear was still there, the anxiety was still there, and I still couldn't (and still can't) go out of my way to talk to many people and make friends.

Not saying a change of location can't aid with problems, because it can. It just can't make your issues completely disappear. That's where we need to put in the effort and keep trying, no matter how tiring it is.

 

[ilovenoodles]

I've been thinking about that and still do sometimes. I was fantasizing about finding a way to make lots of money and run away far from Europe in a place with nice nature and weather.

 

[sillyrabbit231]

I've been thinking about that and still do sometimes. I was fantasizing about finding a way to make lots of money and run away far from Europe in a place with nice nature and weather.

Same here. I dreamt about living in a place where there is no noise pollution, garbage, and people shouting everywhere

 

[Etbow23]

I used 2 run away when i was a teenager and usually just got myself into more sh*t than before. Also eventually they found me...or i went back...whatever. Its a quick fix for a bigger problem. And eventually the problems will come back to you. Unless ur an independent adult w money to suffice your journey of running off and never coming back , its not worth it. If u dont got money ull end up raped and sleepung on the streets if ur a girl.

Sometims i dream of running off ( with enough money) changing my name and never returning but i realize ill probably never have the guts to do it . But i dream...