What To Do When Nothing Works ?

India
March 18, 2013 1:29pm CST
Everyone at some point in life must have faced this situation when nothing seems to work right. Friends no more support us, our children no more listen to us, our spouse no more seem to love us, and life no more feels worth living. When faced with such a situation, I become a hermit crab and quietly retreat into myself. Time ceases to exist for me as I remain engrossed into deep introspection. I try to find out whether I'm the reason for such a situation of mine. If not, then why am I in this mess? Is there any way out? Can this situation be reversed?......etc. Sometimes these questions produce more complicated answers, pushing me to the edge of depression. I don't know how to handle myself in such a condition. Any hints?
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9 responses
@KrauseHome (36448)
• United States
20 Mar 13
Personally I think we all have been there a time or two, and it what we choose to do to help get out of this that helps. Often I find you have to force yourself to get out and be around others. Find things you like to do that do not take much money. I know for me another thing that seems to help is posting in here and responding back, and if you believe in Prayer, that is a Big key for me. Just remember we all go thru times of struggle. Just hang on and the end will come.
19 Mar 13
It's not true.You need to notice small achievements.You have just created a Mylot discussion that will get many responses.So, at least this thing does work.You don't have to be depressed anymore because your discussion is good,honest and caught our attention.Think about these people that are trying to help you and you will see that your not alone with your problems.Or that your problems are not that big.:)Come on.
@jenny1015 (13366)
• Philippines
19 Mar 13
I think that the best way is to stop thinking for sometime. We need to stop worrying too much. We need to pray for strength and better understanding of the whole situation. give yourself a break from all of these. This will keep you sanity intact.
@ryanong (9665)
• Vietnam
19 Mar 13
i used to have a hard time, and my advice is you just focus on what you are interested or just go travel in a short time, get out of the current situation...make yourself refresh...relax first...Everything has its solution, so that don't worry too much, don't thinking too much...
@Mavic123456 (21898)
• Thailand
19 Mar 13
do you know the sport pole jump? They say to be able to cross the jump and leap the body further the player must lose the pole. 2. do you know the saying about the rocks? If while you are walking and collect stones along the way it will take time to reach your destination for you will walk slower because what you are carrying is getting heavier and heavier. 3. have you heard about the feather? it is weightless right? but if you hold that for so long you will eventually get tired and it will become the heaviest thing you ever hold. I hope the message reach to your senses. in my most humble way.
@giex22 (273)
• Cebu, Philippines
19 Mar 13
Their is just only one thing to do if nothing works, criticize or reconcile all the things that you've made and think whether you made it right or wrong. Then that would be the time that the answers appear but sometimes it is complicated if it isn't right again start all over until the time that you probably succeeded it. I know that having these kind of mess is a headache but you should stand and face it whether you are alone or not. Try to fight it and don't ever lose hope. Their would always be a better plan ahead.
@peavey (16936)
• United States
18 Mar 13
I think you're right; those times come to everyone now and then. For me (and it might be for you, too), it's a matter of perception. I think that no one supports me, that no one cares about me, that my boss is disappointed in me, that the kids don't listen, that I can't do anything right. What I've learned over time is that those times usually come when I'm exhausted or upset or about to come down with a cold or something like that. If I take time alone to rest and concentrate on the positive things in my life, it doesn't take long for things to change right back around.
@maximax8 (31053)
• United Kingdom
18 Mar 13
I had a very hard time passing my practical driving test due to my nerves. One mistake and such a thing can be failed. I much preferred the theory test and hazard perception test. I was nervous about the show me and tell me questions. I wouldn't like to remember how much money I spent on driving lessons. I almost gave up due to not wishing to spend anymore money and imaging I would never pass. I was given a driving course with the British School of Motoring and two theory tests plus two practical driving tests. I had an excellent driving instructor and I managed to pass my driving test in February 2010. It was so wonderful being able to drive my own car where I needed to go. I still have that car now. I love being able to drive and it was worth all those years of misery with the failures. I was successful in the end. I recommend positive thought. Good luck.
18 Mar 13
Whenever I feel extremely overwhelmed, I just go swimming. Something about how peaceful it is helps me be in a better mood and be a better person after I get a nice swim in.