What do you do when You feel Discouraged?
By sr0415
@sr0415 (1140)
Philippines
July 31, 2007 9:46pm CST
There's just a time when I feel that things never happen the way I expect them to. I feel like going down and stop being the strong person that I was. I give a facade - of a brave woman. I hide myself in a mask... of a brave soul.
But inside, I feel so weak.
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"Be strong and courageous!
Do not be afraid or discouraged.
For the Lord you God is with you
Wherever you go." -JOSHUA 1:9
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@glo258 (33)
• Philippines
1 Aug 07
When I feel discouraged, I seek the help of God, I ask for HIS strength, and you are correct for quoting that bible verse in Joshua 1:9 ...for the Lord thy GOD is with thee. And I can add to that verse: Psalm 27:1 The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
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@ItTakesAllSorts (4096)
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1 Aug 07
It sounds like you have your faith and turning to this when you feel down will help I'm sure.
I am not religious myself, so I tend to have a mad half hour. Rant, feel sorry for myself and moan to anyone who will listen and afterwards I feel alot better.
I will often listen to music to lift my spirits too.
There is however nothing wrong with feeling like this sometimes and it is certainly not a sign of weakness. I think sometimes we do not want to show our vunerable side and will tend to hide behind a mask. I know I have done this in the past.
Now I tend to just express how I am feeling instead of bottling it up and I do feel better for it.
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@sr0415 (1140)
• Philippines
1 Aug 07
Hi ItTakesAllSorts! :) I post inspirational notes on my dresser, including bible verses. It helps me to continue on looking on the brighter side of things. (",)
Usually, I also pour things out to my chosen friends. However, I know how burdensome it is when I give out negative energies. That's why, I better pour things out of writing. :)
Thanks for sharing your thoughts, ItTakesAllSorts! I really appreciate it. =)
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@Lydia1901 (16351)
• United States
8 Aug 07
I do not do anything especial but sometimes the mood goes away on its own. And I would feel good again. I don't really try hard to be undiscourage, it happens on its own.
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@cassidy22 (2974)
• United States
8 Aug 07
Sometimes I just have to take a time out from myself, or take myself out of the situation. I actually feel really discouraged right now... I hate my job, i wish I didn't have to work at all. It makes it really hard to face another day, because it feels daunting and like I am trapped. Usually time helps make it go away, or a nice vacation.
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