What helps you cope when you are going through a very difficult and stressful time?

Question

Its been one of the most horrible days of my life. I've prayed as well as taken a few pills yet there is no light to the end of the tunnel in site. What do you do to pick yourself up again when you feel as if you have hit rock bottom?

Answer 1

I hate to be all weird california guy here, but I feel very strongly that the astrological influence of Mars and Saturn caused me too experince a number of very bad years back to back. As soon as they moved, my life cleared up.
This goes to say that maybe it's not over and you should start thinking of how your going to cope in the near future.
Save money and simplify every aspect of your life.
Plan for the worst, hope for the best.

Answer 2

I smoke but I dont recommend doing that!

Lets see, if this happens again you could go for a walk (endorphins are always good), call a friend to talk to, distract yourself with a book or some tv (although it is said that tv only depresses people more), clean house (I always feel better when I have a clean room and especially clean sheets and comforter because I love the smell of Downy), eat some cake or chocolat.... there's really tons of things you could try doing- just think of something and start doing it to get your mind off of the bull-crap.

When its absolutely horrible rock-bottom, no lower than I can get, it requires me to go to sleep immediately and then I wake up in a much better mood! Otherwise I would end up just sitting and crying or yelling at someone, and that's no good! :)

Answer 3

Refocus if you can. Find something that has nothing to do with what's bothering you and throw yourself into it as much as you can. Listen to some music (new songs if you can) and google something you've always wondered about or always wanted to learn more about and find out all you can.

Also, sometimes planning something fun can help. Even if it's just a shopping trip with a friend or a movie rental night with yourself and some junk food, the small things honestly do sometimes make a world of difference.

I think you took a great first step in coming online and asking for help, it shows you're intelligent and so I'm sure that you can make it through your troubles. Good luck to you!

Answer 4

I'm not sure of your question, but I think this is the answer you may be after? Some people get into relationships that really they should run a mile from, but they don't. So then they get bogged deep down into it and after a while they feel that there is no escape and what is the point in escaping from that poor environment, when there may be a big possibility that the next relationship they get into will be more of the same. So then they decide to stay put and make no effort to get out of it, because they think that this is their fate and they deserve it. People who think like this are usually people who have a low self esteem, who have gone from one bad relationship to another bad relationship, uneducated - just do not know how to see the signs of a bad relationship and how to get out of it. Then there are the ones who are manipulated. The partner saying things like, "No one else will want you". Then that person believes it too.

Answer 5

Continue to proceed ahead even if you can't see light at the end of the tunnel at this moment.

Allot ample time to nourish mind with freshness of divine wisdom and meditation. Be in discussion with some one who can understand your properly, or else read good books, soft music.

Remember that for good people, good days may come little late but it won't stop.

If you could have given about what sort of horrible days you are facing ... then respective suggestion may be given .. i.e is it any physical health ? or finanical ? or relational ? or psychological or any others ..

Any how positive inputs and food for mind is what can be suggested in general in your case.

Good luck and wish you a happy brighter days ahead

Answer 6

I am glad that you have been praying. God's answer may be that He wants you to wait this out, as opposed to having a solution right away. Pray not only for a solution, but also for a sense of peace and comfort as you wait.
Also, take time to exercise and recreate. A walk, a jog, a goofy time with friends can all be very therapeutic.

Answer 7

I feel for you! When you pray, ask for guidance, not solutions. That helps me. I also have a few people I feel close to that I can call to vent or cry or invite out to coffee for a break. When I feel like you describe I sometimes try to sit quietly for a bit and think about all the good things I have in my life. I remind myself that I have been through tough times before and got through. Stay strong. :)

Answer 8

Of course I pray and I have to do positive affirmations. I have to constantly remind myself of the positive things and the things that I can control. Diving into things that keep me busy and keep my mind off of my troubles helps also. Prayer is the big thing. Just believing that whatever Im going through is going to make me better, stronger and that it won't last always.

Answer 9

I have to meditate. When I am getting stressed out I listen to my meditation music. I have it on my ipod and at home on my stereo. I can meditate anywhere at any time. It helps to center myself. I also do self affirmations which is positive self talk. I rationalize whats going on and what I do and do not have control over. Basically I think of what I have power over. I tell myself that I am powerless over people, places, and things, I only have power over what I say and do. Really helps.

Answer 10

Find a safe hobby that really entices you. But I tell this: Don't be like Paris Hilton, Lindsay Lohan, and Britney Spears.