Feeling stuck and out of control over a situation is a lousy and often painful feeling. Depending on the situation, you may feel annoyed, completely overwhelmed, or somewhere in between. For those of us who grew up in chaotic and/or dysfunctional households, the current feeling may mimic the lack of control we felt as children. This lack of control state can render us frozen and be a roadblock to making necessary life changes. Perhaps you feel stuck in a job or a relationship that’s going nowhere but are nervous about making a large change. In the case of a job, there are practical aspects such as the necessity of an income to pay your bills; whereas with a relationship, there are emotional issues such as concerns over hurting the current partner’s feelings. Perhaps it is a feeling of being stuck in a country in which atrocities appear to be worsening. These are all valid concerns and should be taken into consideration. Thus, we need to ask ourselves if our current situation is wrong for us …