As we transition into early adulthood, we may be faced with a lot of changes very quickly, and it can be a difficult phase for us to go through. As we begin to change physically, mentally and emotionally, we encounter a lot of changes around us – our behavior patterns, our priorities, matching the expectations and reactions of those around us. pressure of. Loved ones begin to change, and we often get stuck in a painful cycle of going through those changes and their effects on our emotional and mental health. The transition into early adulthood is more difficult than it seems. A lot of emotional growing pains happen to us for the first time, and we need to address them in healthy ways to recover and move forward. Therapist Linda Meredith notes the emotional growing pains that happen to us during the transition to adulthood.
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Loneliness: Everyone’s priorities start to change and the people we thought we were close to may start to move away. This can make us feel lonely and lost. The feeling of loneliness comes from knowing that there are not people around us who can truly understand what we are feeling.
Have some Shame: Whether it’s a job, or a relationship or the stage of life we’re in, we may not be where we thought we’d be. This can make us feel inadequate and unable to meet our expectations. This may cause a feeling of embarrassment.
Crime: In this stage, we learn to prioritize ourselves more and set boundaries that are healthy for ourselves and others. But when we set boundaries with family and friends, we may also feel a sense of guilt for making decisions to live ahead of other people.
the sadness: As we learn to let go of toxic relationships, inauthentic places, and unsafe people, we are also filled with the deep sadness of not having them in our lives.
Worry: As we learn to take a stand and prioritize life based on our personal values and beliefs rather than succumbing to societal expectations and stereotypes, we may also feel anxious about it.
discouraged: As we embark on new and exciting opportunities, sometimes we may feel that we are not on the right path – this thought can discourage us about moving forward.