Have you ever reached a point, where so much is going on in your life, it's too overwhelming to even discuss?

Question

Many say it's best to vent and talk with others when you're stressed. Or that you should continue looking for solutions. But sometimes, things can become so overwhelming when it's one thing after another, that it seems pointless to verbalize and/or explain the details to others? Even worse, is that when these things are out of your control, you face the fact that all you can do, is monitor how you respond to it all???

If you've been in this situation, did you just let go and let God, because you knew no human would have the answers? Or if you're not religious, did you decide to keep things to yourself, and take one day at a time? What did you do to stay strong? Well, I'm probably not explaining this correctly, but maybe someone will understand what I'm asking.

I wanted to add, that sometimes when things reach a certain point, I feel almost guilty for burdening others. Not because I don't want to confide, but I figure if it's overwhelming me, and there isn't much the person can do anyway, why stress them out too? I especially think it's wrong to put all your burdens on one person.

Answer 1

Hi SeekingAnswers. One at a time my friend, one day at a time. We cannot control other people, we can only control ourselves, and sometimes we don't control ourselves very well either. If you have a problem, pray to God about it, and then stay out of it. Let Him have it. Accept whatever the outcome of your problem is. And let God's will be done in your life. Try saying what is know as the Lord's prayer. In Matthew 6:8-13:

"...For your Father knows the things you have need of before you ask Him. 9 In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven,
Hallowed be Your name. 10 Your kingdom come. Your will be done On earth as it is in heaven. 11 Give us this day our daily bread. 12 And forgive us our debts, As we forgive our debtors.
13 And do not lead us into temptation, But deliver us from the evil one. For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen."

Answer 2

I understand where you're coming from because I was there for so long and realized that the people I was venting to were becoming sick of my venting so I shut up. I started exploring how the many things were weighing me down and tried to solve them myself. Sometimes everything was so overwhelming that I just let them wash over me and let myself weep in desperation.

I don't think it was depression but it made me stronger when I found myself handling the tough times like you describe better and better.

I did not pray or turn to God or anyone else in the end to solve those rough times. I had to rely on me because like you've already realized, no one else has the answers you need anyway.

All I can tell you is that someone out here understands you and has been where you are right now. Pills, booze, sex nor church are the answer. That lies within you and you may well surprise yourself to find that you are far stronger than you thought before these trials began.

Stay strong and if you find that you really are too desperate, feel free to vent into an email to me. I'm no god or counselor but I will understand the need. (You may also find that you don't even send that email because you feel better just letting it all out). : )


-This too shall pass

Answer 3

This is a big question. I'm not sure there are words to explain what it sounds like you're experiencing, but I think I understand the feeling. When I feel overwhelmed by life, there are a couple of things that have been helpful: being with God and being with friends. By being with God, I mean praying, reading His Word (I like the Psalms), or just sitting quietly with Him. I think it helps to believe that He understands completely - we don't have to explain ourselves - and that He loves us and wants to help us get through the tough times. Being with friends is also helpful. Talking about the situation is good sometimes, but talking in general or just hanging out can be as helpful. Hugs are nice, too, if you're comfortable with that. In any case, try to remember that you can't and don't have to handle everything, you are not alone, and take one day (or one hour, or fifteen minutes...) at a time. Good luck.

Answer 4

yes. Somebody PLEASE rescue me!
The depth of the rescuer's ability has been phenomenal.
I no longer know anything. The lesson I've learned is never trust myself, because I'm my own worst enemy.
Then I watched that doomsday video by Guy Smiley (or whoever that ...Gore...wasnt' it?) Anyway, that made my day, like really. I want off this planet.

Except for the ones I love, that's my course. My presence here is a boon to everyone, because if not for some other power that be, I'd not be here at all. None of us should be here. We shouldn't even have good weather at all. Infact, the planet should have been wiped out in the 60's or something. Our hold on this physical plane is sewn on by God's Grace alone.

Answer 5

Yes and some of them are going on right now. You know I don't know how things will turn out for me and my situations. But one thing is for sure. I have given it to God and just have the faith that He is going to do what needs to be done for my good. It may not be the way I want but when all is said and done, He will make the best choices for me and my future. It is hard to let go and let Him have it completely. I don't care who you are. But when you find yourself feeling that way ask Him to help you in letting it go to Him. Before you know it, it is over. I think there comes a time in life when God wants you to talk to Him and no one else because it is so overwhelming. Just talk to Him. I may not even be in one conversation. It may be an ongoing one. One thing is for sure, He that is coming will come and will not tarry. May God Bless

Answer 6

Yep, I hear you. I have been there. Depressed, broke, separated from my husband with 3 little kids to raise, 6 bucks in my bank account, working for just a tab above minimum wage, plus a serious health problem. I was in the thinking mode you are in, one day driving my car, I thought what in hell else can go wrong. I stopped the car, opened the door, put my booted foot in a pile of slush(it was winter) and my friggin boot leaked! At that point I started to laugh, because it was just getting too weird. I have since come out of all that and that is the important thing realize that this to shall pass. I started to follow Jesus and over the course of time things improved in all areas of my life. God Bless you and I pray that your life will get better too.

Answer 7

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Answer 8

I am going to through a situation like this now. I did what I could, but things got out of control anyway. THerefore I am Letting Go And Letting God for a while. I can't handle it anyway, so I might as well.

Answer 9

You'd be better off talking to your dog or cat rather than depending on some god. At least they'll give you a lick and some love.

Seperating yourself from other humans is probably the worst way to go. Prayer is the most useless.

Answer 10

I sit on my front porch, listen to the birds wake up, watch the sun rise and let the peace of promise enter my soul. This got me through pancreas cancer, the death of my lover/best friend, a child on drugs, another with a chronic disease and Life's general harshness. A good analyst and Cymbalta helped, too.