When you are emotionally hurting, what do you do to overcome it?

Philippines
January 18, 2011 9:20am CST
When you are betrayed, hurt by somebody, a close person had left you, or when somebody strikes you, what do you do? We get hurt by a lot of trivial things around us. Even the things that we think of even if it does not have sound basis. Yet still, it seems that people love to emote or feel sorry and hurt. I guess it is the result of mood swings or plain emotions. What do you do to get over these?
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@thaMARKER (2503)
• Philippines
20 Jan 11
i think about it as to what just happen and how it went wrong. then if i feel like i'm done thinking about it, i try to let it go. do whatever i want.. i'm kind of like spoiling myself with everything. i take things slowly and i don't hear other people's advises. i don't want that, i don't wanna share what's going on with me cause even though their advises are good, i still follow mine. they cant feel how exactly i am hurting. i'm relax all the time though i feel like i can no longer hold on. though i don't feel like moving and wants to world to stop rotating as well. i try to calm myself and tend to go on with myself. what i instill in my head is that, it'll pass and time will come am gonna be just fine.
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• Philippines
2 Feb 11
When we are hurting, we tend to lose hope, happiness and rationality. But going after what we need and trying to accept that, would greatly help settle some personal issues. As tip, when you already feel pity for yourself, think about other people who are not as lucky as you.
• South Africa
24 Jan 11
\my world comes to an end and I analyse and analyse and analyse what happened and why. I try hard to sort out the problem and I am devastated when it is not sorted out. I'm in that place now. I left the marriage, but my husband did not try to save it, in fact he said he did not want me back.
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@lizmik143 (137)
• Philippines
19 Jan 11
I cry when I experience this kind of situation. I felt strong after letting out my load of emotions.
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• Philippines
4 Mar 11
With my current job, I find more and more conflict coming my way. I try my best to cope with frustrations by facing the issues. However, there are times that I feel week. To be emotionally strong, I pray and read the holy scriptures. Somehow, it settles my nerves and comforts me.
• South Africa
19 Jan 11
Coping mechanisms vary from person to person. What works for me is to take a lot of time out for myself so that I can process things. Journalling helps, along with prayer and treating oneself to something you really enjoy can be therapeutic. I love taking myself out for coffee. I found that I felt much better once I got out the house and sat in a restaurant with a good book. It was great to have people around me, even if i didn't need to socialize with them
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@sender621 (14894)
• United States
19 Jan 11
Finding someone to confide in usually helps me when I am hurting inside emotionally. a little comfort food and my favorite movie also help to console me.
• Philippines
2 Feb 11
Be careful though with eating. You may bloat and if that happens, you have another problem to contend with. Thanks for sharing.
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• Philippines
18 Jan 11
hello snowhybiscuis! when i am emotionally hurting, i just usually write and write, about anything, mostly about my feelings and how i am viewing the situation. When i get tired of writing, i do all sorts of things like handicrafting, crocheting, singing my lungs out with a videoke, watch action-filled movies and go out with friends. I don't give time to mourn my hurts, my loss or whatever it is i am feeling. It used to be that i wallow in self pity, crying spells and depression over things like this, but not anymore. I have learned my lesson and had somehow develop that ability to entertain myself and black out the hurt and tears.
• United States
18 Jan 11
I agree as long as something else takes the focus off of the pain it seems to work for me in the long run.
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• Philippines
24 Jan 11
I did the same thing. But there are moments that you would feel like you are sooo alone and you cannot get it out of your system. Work is a panacea to the pain. But right after feeling exhausted, you just fall down and fall asleep. But when you wake up, it is still there. I can say that time heals it. Also, I tried crying it out up until I fall asleep. The next morning, I felt recharge. Another, I have to keep on talking to people, surrounds myself with people. Then let time do its work. Thanks for sharing.
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• Pakistan
18 Jan 11
It is unbelievable the pain!! i don't think any physical injury could inflict this torture!! You trust someone so much and next thing you your being unceremoniously dumped without any explanation!! Truthfully speaking, i have never really learned how to deal with it! I mean i can't study, i am rude to everybody around me, in fact half the time i am not even aware of my surroundings!! it takes so many days for me to get back to my normal morose self!! I am not even sure whether i am feeling sorry for myself or punishing myself for stupidity! I mean is it really stupidity which leads us to selecting such people as friends?? I guess its time which heals up the gaps in the end!!
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• Philippines
20 Jan 11
Rejection is really painful. But we must learn that if people rejected us, it does not mean we are a bad choice. I just think that if I got rejected, it is the other person's loss. I try to understand myself and assess where I did go wrong. And I also try to evaluate the other person's trait or what don't work between us. I hope you'll be able to get over your pains. Happy mylotting.
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• Pakistan
20 Jan 11
Thanks for the insight!! It is certainly a positive take on this morbid occurrence!!I hope i can emulate you in this!!!
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• Philippines
19 Jan 11
Different people have different ways of coping. Personally, having a very close and trusted friend to share the hurt is very therapeutic. I find it much easier to talk to a guy friend than to a girl because girls tend to be emotional as well and what I am after is release. Imagine the cry-fest that will ensue. Guys tend to be more tough and objective.
• Philippines
2 Feb 11
I agree with you. I usually try to talk to male guys. They tend to be more rational and level headed. But the good thing with sharing problems with female friends is that you get to share your feelings freely and that they understand more.
18 Jan 11
oh it depends....most of them i can carry easily..i go sad but i overcome it...but if i cant i go to my fav place ..where i spend some quiet times..i usually go near to a river of my town..i love dat place so much..i go there even when im in serious problem nd need to think...
• Philippines
20 Jan 11
When I was still young, I do the same. My place though is the top of our house, the roof. I stay there star gazing and analyzing what I can do to relieve pain. Thanks for sharing.
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• United States
18 Jan 11
I just try to remain as busy as I can, I try and do things that will take my mind off of things like if i'm emotionally hurting i might put some music on and lift weights or just simply begin writing a short story. it's a temporary escape from what i'm feeling and as soon as I feel the pain start to return i concentrate my mind and effort on something else. eventually it'll come to the point that even if the reason why I am hurting is coming to my mind it won't hurt anymore because so much time has passed that it just turns into another thought not pain. don't know if I'm making sense but that is just how I deal with it.
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• Philippines
2 Feb 11
Hi kingblack147. The only problem with resorting to work is that one tends to suppress the feeling and not be able to confront the actual root cause of the hurt. If we try to understand and face the issue, the hurting would just keep on hurting until it does not hurt anymore. Accepting is the first step to recovery. For me, I surround myself with the people who loves me. I stick with my friends, my parents and my office mates. That way, though I may feel rejected by one person, at least there are more people around me who loves me. Just sharing my opinion. Happy mylotting.
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
19 Jan 11
When somebody betrayed me or hurt my feelings , i would first try to assess the situation. Then, i will pray for God to give me enlightenment on what would be the best thing to do and for me to be strong. Finally, i will confront the person about it. I really cannot get over the betrayal or hurt , until i have confronted the person, so i have to do it, no matter who gets hurt in the process.
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• Philippines
2 Feb 11
You are a strong person, and I commend you for it. There are people who cannot confront friends who have hurt them. Talking would pave the way to understanding. Who knows, a person may get to reunite where they've left. Thanks for commenting.
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@lasitck (40)
19 Jan 11
sometimes i bare my pain on my own.If still i suffer i talk to some one else.if that also didnt help what else i cry..
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• Philippines
2 Feb 11
I do the same. I also noticed that when you've cried your heart out, you then realize that it is not yet the end of the world. Thanks.
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• United States
19 Jan 11
At times, I just isolated myself and listen to music.
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• Philippines
2 Feb 11
I've done the same. Music is really soothing. But I also choose the kind of music to listen to. Sometimes the lyrics and melody of a specific music is so prominent or moving. In the end, you get more emotional instead of being relieved.
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@Poshpal (31)
• Nepal
19 Jan 11
When you get hurt, it's obvious to think rude of the other person. When I get hurt, first I try to calm myself, cartoon works wonders for me. It helps to drift away. When I'm no longer under negative energy, I sit down and think about some good reasons for them to do that. For instance, have I done something unknowingly that made him/her do that to me. Thats just an example Then, calmly I talk to that person. It's better not to bring rage in the conversation. You may realize it was simply a misunderstanding. :)
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• Philippines
2 Feb 11
That's true Poshpal. I do the same. When I am too emotional, I have to stop for a while and try my best to think positively. I learned, that if one speaks while he's too emotional, a person talks impulsively and results to hurting other people in the end.
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@koikei (206)
• Philippines
19 Jan 11
greetings! i normally eat a lot of ice cream to make me feel better, and then i try to sleep earlier. although i really couldn't get to sleep since a lot of things enter my mind. so i just try to cry and cry until i get tired, hehe. then i pray for those who've wronged me.
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• Philippines
2 Feb 11
Hi koikei. I see that you're a kind-heated person. I am sure that you'll find it easy overcoming hurt. People who are like you, would have a positive effect on others. Keep it up. :)
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@elimuss (35)
• South Africa
18 Jan 11
I find that having a strong spiritual life as your anchor helps to keep you afloat. When things go wrong, as they often do, you have something to hold onto. When God, or whatever you believe in becomes the focus of your life, then you have something that is constantly stable in your life. People come and go and no matter what happens you are ultimately alone in this world. You will never die with the same people you were born with. We all just touch each other's lives. I heard a wonderful saying. People come into your life for a season, a reason or a lifetime.
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• Philippines
2 Feb 11
Hi elimuss. I agree with your insight. With prayers and faith, you can stay afloat. Also, if you believe that what comes in your way are blessings, then you cannot be bothered by any trivial things that comes on your way. Happy mylotting.
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@zapatee (477)
• Philippines
2 Feb 11
first, i try to acknowledge my feelings, the anger, resentment, and hurt. then bury myself with work. often, keeping myself busy helps like a sort of therapy because it makes me "unload" the negative feelings i got from somebody or something. work also helps me to focus on the more important things and in the process become more productive. i also try to give more attention to myself and the people who are also important to me.
• Philippines
7 Feb 11
I did the same. I focus on the work so as to be more productive. I try to forget as much as I can. It usually works and long before you know it, you've forgotten already what's bothering you. You feel numb and can't think much. Thanks for sharing and I hope everything will be fine with you. Happy mylotting.
@jennyze (7029)
• Indonesia
19 Jan 11
Yes, often our mood of the day contribute on how we perceive an act or joke directed toward us at the time. Maybe simple thing that we normally don't think much about it, somehow hurt us more at the time because we are in a 'sad' mood already. When we are happy, we will think differently. I would withdrawn myself for a while and think things through until I can reason with myself not to feel sad or hurt over trivial things. Who knows, something big that will make me happy is coming toward me. I don't think I make sense here...
• Philippines
2 Feb 11
Hi jennyze. I understand fully what you've meant. Usually, our mood affects the severity of the hurt. But if we are happy, despite trials coming our way, we can remain positive and be above the situation. Thanks for commenting.
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@louie847 (350)
• Philippines
18 Jan 11
It really depends on what are the factors that makes you emotionally troubled or depressed and How well you cope to the problem. Well for me,lately i always get an arguement with my gf and both of us got to exchange words that not good to hear and it really did hurt our feelings. Well, I do not know if that was intentional or unintentional but I never really meant to hurt her. After that, there was a moment of silence and somehow we both realize that we do not want our relationship to be like that always. So, we talk and we reconcile.
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• Philippines
20 Jan 11
It is good if you mutually agree to keep the relationship in good terms and both would invest in the relationship. But if only one side is convinced to put effort of keeping the relationship, then a person may not succeed in overcoming hurt or pain. Hope all will be fine with you and your gf. Thanks for sharing.
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• Philippines
18 Jan 11
...just let myself feel the depressing emotions, then read some inspiring stories in the net or enjoy my favorite foods, or listen to inspiring and relaxing music...do what makes you happy and remember that everything in life passes...
• Philippines
20 Jan 11
You are right. There's nothing permanent in this world. Thanks for sharing.
@Jlyn10 (11966)
• Malaysia
4 Mar 11
Sometimes when you feel hurt, it is better to cry it all out, rather than bottling it all up inside you. You will feel much better after that. At the same time, pray to God for comfort. He's always there for you.
• India
18 Jan 11
nthin big but will be more caring to him dan b4 !!!
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