Faith in knowing that while this may be a terrible time, I’ve been able to get thru every bad day of my life before this. That and a lot of prayer and trust that a Higher Power wouldn’t put me in any situation that I can’t get through.
Thoughts of suicide ironically kept me alive. I would “cheer” myself by thinking that if things got really bad, I could always kill myself. Once I gave myself permission for an out, life became bearable because I had a plan.
I was suicidal for 2 years even while I was on anti-depressants.
Slowly though, medication and therapy and my growing up all helped and I didn’t need suicidal thoughts for comfort anymore 😊
That sounds very tough, but I’m glad you found the proper support that helped you get out of that dark situation. What helped you the most during that therapy?
1. The therapist had a beginning, middle and an END for our course (my greatest fear was turning into one of those people like Woody Allen who can’t get through a single conversation without saying, “my therapist said ….”)
2. There was simple homework everyday
3. There was evaluation of my homework and that helped me chart how my mind works and the progress I’m making – it was all extremely tangible
4. Right from day one, I was preparing and being prepared to un-need therapy in 6 months
5. I was more or less disciplined through the 6months 😊
Txx so much! 😊 it’s a good thing. I’m just working through things by taking one small step at a time. Meditation, prayer, mantras, psychology, writing, nature, focusing on health and positivity, getting enough rest… it all helps with the process. Just step by step.
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It wasn’t so much “the most difficult moment of my life” as a general funk. Lots of stuff happened all at once that left me very angry and bitter at everyone, at the world, at God, you get the idea.
Then I read “Lone Survivor” and watched the movie based off of it. That put everything in perspective for me. I wasn’t up on a mountain in the middle of nowhere, getting shot to pieces, watching my best friends in the world die in front of me. The stuff going on in my life was peanuts in comparison to that. And if Marcus Luttrell could come through that and keep a positive outlook on life, I had zero right to be whining about my own BS.
My family has been the pillar of support in my life. Music has always been my secret helper. And if you know BTS; they’re songs always consoled, inspired and motivated me.
Knowing that things would get better eventually!😊
Nice! That’s the spirit!
Being me and following my heart… 🙂
That’s always helpful!
Trust in God
Me, too!
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Awesome!
Faith in knowing that while this may be a terrible time, I’ve been able to get thru every bad day of my life before this. That and a lot of prayer and trust that a Higher Power wouldn’t put me in any situation that I can’t get through.
Yes! Working a 12 step in getting intentional with my life has helped so much. Plus letting go of what I can’t change in the moment
Yes, exactly! No challenge is stronger than us!
It’s funny cause I just got possible downsizing news at work and now I don’t know what to do.
If that’s the case, I’m sure you’ll find a better job.
Being too damned stubborn to see how deeply i was in the weeds. Looking back, I’m shocked.
And you still found a way to climb back up! You’re a very strong human being!
Thank you. Sometimes that’s hard to see from the inside.
The strength and support of my wife, to whom I owe my life after the death of my son.
I’m very very sorry for your loss… how long ago was that?
Being open and transparent with a solid support group combined with prayer and taking it one step at a time
How big is your support group?
Lots of prayer and patience. My mantra.”This too shall pass.”
Yes, it shall 🙂 Always.
Thoughts of suicide ironically kept me alive. I would “cheer” myself by thinking that if things got really bad, I could always kill myself. Once I gave myself permission for an out, life became bearable because I had a plan.
I was suicidal for 2 years even while I was on anti-depressants.
Slowly though, medication and therapy and my growing up all helped and I didn’t need suicidal thoughts for comfort anymore 😊
That sounds very tough, but I’m glad you found the proper support that helped you get out of that dark situation. What helped you the most during that therapy?
1. The therapist had a beginning, middle and an END for our course (my greatest fear was turning into one of those people like Woody Allen who can’t get through a single conversation without saying, “my therapist said ….”)
2. There was simple homework everyday
3. There was evaluation of my homework and that helped me chart how my mind works and the progress I’m making – it was all extremely tangible
4. Right from day one, I was preparing and being prepared to un-need therapy in 6 months
5. I was more or less disciplined through the 6months 😊
Still working on it. 😊
I’m sorry to hear that! How can we help?
Txx so much! 😊 it’s a good thing. I’m just working through things by taking one small step at a time. Meditation, prayer, mantras, psychology, writing, nature, focusing on health and positivity, getting enough rest… it all helps with the process. Just step by step.
It wasn’t so much “the most difficult moment of my life” as a general funk. Lots of stuff happened all at once that left me very angry and bitter at everyone, at the world, at God, you get the idea.
Then I read “Lone Survivor” and watched the movie based off of it. That put everything in perspective for me. I wasn’t up on a mountain in the middle of nowhere, getting shot to pieces, watching my best friends in the world die in front of me. The stuff going on in my life was peanuts in comparison to that. And if Marcus Luttrell could come through that and keep a positive outlook on life, I had zero right to be whining about my own BS.
Even though it’s strange, we somehow find strength in other people’s difficulties. When we see how bad life is for others, we re-evaluate our own.
𝙸’𝚖 𝚌𝚞𝚛𝚛𝚎𝚗𝚝𝚕𝚢 𝚎𝚡𝚙𝚎𝚛𝚒𝚎𝚗𝚌𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚠𝚑𝚊𝚝 𝚖𝚊𝚢 𝚋𝚎 𝚖𝚢 𝚖𝚘𝚜𝚝 𝚍𝚒𝚏𝚏𝚒𝚌𝚞𝚕𝚝 𝚝𝚒𝚖𝚎 𝚒𝚗 𝚕𝚒𝚏𝚎 𝚝𝚑𝚞𝚜 𝚏𝚊𝚛. 𝚃𝚘 𝚌𝚘𝚙𝚎, 𝙸 𝚊𝚖 𝚝𝚊𝚕𝚔𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚠𝚒𝚝𝚑 𝚖𝚢 𝚑𝚞𝚜𝚋𝚊𝚗𝚍, 𝚏𝚘𝚌𝚞𝚜𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚘𝚗 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚐𝚘𝚘𝚍, 𝚛𝚎𝚜𝚝𝚒𝚗𝚐, 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚍𝚘𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚗𝚐𝚜 𝙸 𝚕𝚘𝚟𝚎. 𝙼𝚘𝚜𝚝 𝚛𝚎𝚌𝚎𝚗𝚝𝚕𝚢 𝚝𝚑𝚊𝚝 𝚖𝚎𝚊𝚗𝚜 𝚠𝚊𝚝𝚌𝚑𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚎𝚗𝚝𝚒𝚛𝚎 “𝚁𝚘𝚌𝚔𝚢” 𝚜𝚎𝚛𝚒𝚎𝚜. 𝙸𝚝 𝚊𝚕𝚠𝚊𝚢𝚜 𝚖𝚊𝚔𝚎𝚜 𝚖𝚎 𝚜𝚖𝚒𝚕𝚎.
𝙺𝚎𝚎𝚙 𝚘𝚗 𝚔𝚎𝚎𝚙𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚘𝚗, 𝚏𝚛𝚒𝚎𝚗𝚍𝚜.
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I’m very sorry to hear you’re going through difficulties. What happened?
𝚃𝚑𝚊𝚗𝚔𝚜 𝚜𝚘 𝚖𝚞𝚌𝚑. 𝙹𝚞𝚜𝚝 𝚜𝚘𝚖𝚎 𝚏𝚊𝚖𝚒𝚕𝚢 𝚜𝚝𝚞𝚏𝚏.
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Awesome! Thank you!
😊
Family and starting my life over in a completely different atmosphere.
How come you changed the atmosphere? How hard was it to do it?
I had change my atmosphere because I had no choice. I would probably be dead if I had stayed. It was very hard to do but it’s getting easier.
Jesus
The best!
Self talk
Only that? You’re strong!
Thanks! So you are 😃
my friends and my blog 🙂
Writing and affection… what more can someone want 🙂
My family has been the pillar of support in my life. Music has always been my secret helper. And if you know BTS; they’re songs always consoled, inspired and motivated me.
Music keeps me up too. Especially Eminem. 🙂
Praying
The best!
Finally accepting: Al final estás solo y no hay nadie que venga a salvarte
How long did it took until you accepted it?
Breathing
That seems to do the trick every time.
My kids. I had no choice but to go on for them.
It seems that love can get us through anything…
Ikr eminem and raps do help 😄
Most definitely music.