Problems in life!

Philippines
October 19, 2008 9:38pm CST
Lately, I've been very, very sad. Problems from all aspects come from all directions. I've been so stressed with my financial shortage, I can't come to terms with the school tuition, bills, and daily expenses. I am starting to get pissed off with the children when they are messy and noisy. And now, my husband and me are fighting with just the smallest of misunderstandings. Whew! Can someone give me advice on how to feel a little lighter. I think my heart's gonna explode. Are these problems tied up with life? What do I do to unwind?
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20 responses
20 Oct 08
Hi Katpuchboy, Try tallking to your husband when the kids are in bed and work it together with fighting, I know its hard adn it easer for me to say that as I haven't any children to get stress out with but my husband gives me plenty to stresst out about sometimes, the best thing is to talk, good luck and hope things will work out for you. Hugs. Tamara
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• Philippines
20 Oct 08
Thanks, Tamara and LilRedress! I am really working hard on building up a harmonious relationship especially with my husband. These days, it's me whose getting so naive, and I know that he, too, is being impatient with me. But he's just keeping his cool. Thanks for that! You, guys are really making me feel better! Thanks again and regards!
• Philippines
20 Oct 08
I mean, LilBlackDress! Sorry!
@neildc (17239)
• Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
21 Oct 08
I understand your feelings my dear sister. I can say that this is just normal to everyone, experience these problems in some parts of our life. I have been to a lot of experiences like yours and good thing, thank God I still survive. I just keep on working, make myself always busy. I thought things had changed to me when I lost my second job. A big change in my lifestyle, too. But the problems you experience is nothing compared to the crisis going on in the west. Most people there also complains of hardship right now. So don't get so disappointed and feeling so down. Just keep yourself always busy, like I do...
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• Philippines
22 Oct 08
Thanks for the advice, Bro! You're right, I still have to be thankful for the good things that is happening to me. That I am not alone in this world. Somehow, there are still other people whose problems are way to hard to compare with mine. I will just count my blessings and work as hard as ever! Regards!
@mikeysmom (2088)
• United States
20 Oct 08
wish i had the answers for you but i am not in a good place either these days. we incurred late fees on our mortgage, three credit cards, townhouse maintenance and i have a pile of bills here and no money to pay them. kind of hard to be light hearted when things like this are happening. my husband's business has slowed down due to the econonomy and i have been doing all i can to make ends meet but it is not enough and with all the late fees i feel like i am drowning. i am so tired of all of this and i spend my days on the phone trying to get extensions on our bills and contacting credit card companies to ask them to remove late fees. if you come up with a way to handle all of this please let me know.
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• Philippines
21 Oct 08
Hay! Right now, what I gather are all temporary solutions to my problems like going out for a while away from the kids to have time to thinks things over. Some say that I should have to talk to a friend and pour out everything that bothers me. I can certainly do that, and I swear that I really will. However, the definite solutions are more on physical matters... I mean, in financial matters, we need COLD CASH. (I know that you know what I mean) Hahaha. Don't worry Mikeysmon, I'll let you know of some things other than the things mentioned above to ease our problems. Regards, and happy posting!
• Philippines
20 Oct 08
hi there. Problems are always part of out life. While we are still here on earth, we are never free from these problems. But there is a hope on everything. we could experience heaven while we are still here on earth. But how? thats the question. God is the answer. God wants to give us an abundant life here on earth. problems are there because of many factors, one is its a consequence of the things that we did wrong, some are there to mold us to a better person and some are there to build our trust in God. I might explain everything to you, but i encourage you to open www.joycemeyer.org. Joyce is teaching how could we enjoy life everyday. I was greatly encourage by her teachings.
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• Philippines
20 Oct 08
I won't forget to check on the link that you gave me. I hope that I too, will be able to find that encouragement you got from that site. Thanks a lot, Chellymarz! Yeah, yeah, God is ALWAYS the answer. I will bear that in my mind... Regards and happy myLotting!
• India
20 Oct 08
Hi friend I can feel your stress. I hope soon you overcome your difficulties. i'm not going to preach you. But I passed through a difficult in life too. All of us face such ups and downs in our lives and that's what life is. You have unwind somehow. Only then you'll be able to come out of such a low phase. The more you'll be stressed the more it will be complicated. You may try meditation to unwind. Meditation helps to control stress. Hope you get the strenght to come out of low phase of your life soon.
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• Philippines
21 Oct 08
Thanks, Tapnaroy12! It's good to hear that I am not alone with this situation. I will really try that suggestion of yours regarding meditation. I know that, surely, it will help me and somewhat ease the heartaches I am currently feeling. Regards, and happy posting!
@ememCz (139)
• Philippines
20 Oct 08
Always remember, a mother is the source of strength in a family. If you will give-up with those financial troubles, then your children will suffer. Try to talk to your husband on how to manage the expenses. Go out for a while and relax. I know you have financial shortage but you can go out without spending money. A heart to heart talk with your husband can also save you from exploding.
• Philippines
21 Oct 08
Thanks, EmemCz! Your advice is really nice. I like that idea of me and my husband going out for a while and unwind. Actually, we don't have problems with communication. We agree on things like saving and cutting off some of unnecessary expenses. You're really right, we should also have time off together. Hehehe! Regards, EmemCz. Happy posting!
@Amberina (1541)
• United States
20 Oct 08
Hey times are tough for everyone people are losing their homes and having to move in with relatives they are losing their jobs, people are getting upset and doing things they wouldn't normally do. What we have to remember is this won't last forever things will get better we just have to deal with what we got and survive. Things in life change all the time we have control of losing our tempers and lashing out at someone, or we can see that we are angry and just take a few minutes to think before we open our mouths and say something that is gonna hurt someone else. Hang in there things will get better it's just gonna take time, it took time to get this bad it will take time to get better.
• Philippines
20 Oct 08
Thanks for the response, Amberina! Like you said, I realize that there are really many other people whose problems are worse than the ones I have. And that alone should be enough reason for me to be thankful. Now, air can pass through my lungs, I mean, I can breath better. I just think of the better and positive things I have in my life. The wonderful gifts and blessings like my children who most of the time give me joy. Thanks again, Amberina. This really helped. Regards!
• Philippines
20 Oct 08
problems are tied up with life. you can never change the way you live without these problems. problems can help you think of something better. it is just a trial of GOD for you to become stronger. don't ever give up instead, think of something and praying hard would be your best weapon.
• Philippines
20 Oct 08
Thanks, Princejayevents! I really wanted to believe that, that problems are just too normal for us to be strong. And thanks for making me feel a little relieved by saying that these are just trials from God. I realize that too. But oftentimes when we are too tired already and that you think that nobody else wanted to help, I really think and ask, did I do something that enraged God and send me these problems?
• China
20 Oct 08
Just tell all your sad thing to us,we all can read and give your the best tips,or tell it to your best friends,so you would be unwound!Don't hide it in your heart!!Anyway,I think all the thing would be better sooner or later!!Have a lovely day!
• Philippines
20 Oct 08
Yeah, I really need someone to talk right now. As in I wanted to pour out all that bothering me. Spill out all the things that make me sad, and low.
@scorpio19 (1363)
20 Oct 08
Hi Katpuchboy, Your not alone in the way you feel, been a mum, wife and running a busy household is a very stressful job, as mums we can't switch off our worries I'm the same and sometimes get weighed down with life and especially my home life, I think you need some "me" time perhaps a girl's night out it normally refreshes me or a good chin wag with a sympathetic friend.
• Philippines
21 Oct 08
Thanks for the reply, Scorpio19. I really feel exhausted being a wife, mother and then goes to work... everyday! Whew. I just treat myself to a good sleep at night and a prayer of THANKS that somehow, I have a beautiful family that loves me conditionally. Regards, and happy posting!
@mods196621 (3652)
• Philippines
20 Oct 08
The same situation we really are not safe to take away some problems. If we are in the situation it is good not to panic let us stay cool. Pause for a while to think the most possible way to solve the immediate problem. Try to relax make our eyes close in a moment to ask God"s assistance to let us feel peace inside. Only trust and faith to Him can make us lead in peaceful life. It is hard to do really if you are in the present situation but it is in you, yourself alone can do that. Have courage to face the reality of life. Even myself afraid of facing the facts but I can do nothing except to pray hard asking for His help. First thing to do PRAY...
• Philippines
20 Oct 08
Thanks for the response, Mods! Prayer! You're right, I might be missing it. I am forgeting my obligation... to pray. That must be the air I really wanted to breath.... Thanks for this little reminder that you sent me. Regards!
@DEVONECO (144)
• United States
20 Oct 08
RULE # 1 - NOTHING IS A "PROBLEM"! THE WORD "PROBLEM" IS THE BIGGEST PROBLEM!!!! NEVER USE THAT WORD EVER IN ASSESSING THINGS IN YOUR LIFE. CONSIDER EVERYTHING AS A "SITUATION" AND YOU HAVE TO "DEAL WITH THEM - EFFECTIVELY"!!!!!!! Thereafter, everything else will fall into place and make you feel "LIGHTER" to help you find the right solutions to the situations you face. Don't fight with your husband - instead make it a team with him to deal with the situations. Discuss, identify, itemize, prioritize and then find the solutions to them - either one at a time - or even simultaneously. You'll be amazed how simple things become then and how solutions come across when you try to solve them as a team. Make your children the ones who keep you entertained with their noise and messiness while you do all this. The solutions are all out there - all you have to do is stop the negativity and look at things positively. Whenever you feel you are gling to feel stressed, take a deeeeeeeeeeeeep breath and exhale slowly and this will aloow your mind to become less stressful. Meditate if you can whenever you find the time. I am positive you will win over these situations eventually.
• Philippines
22 Oct 08
Hi, Devoneco! I like the way you say that the word PROBLEM is the biggest problem, itself. I agree with you, I should really have to face the situation that the family is currently having. And that we have to deal with it positively. I regret, indeed, when my husband and I are having petty quarrels. It's good that we always make up right after. Thanks for the advice, rest assured that these will be noted. Regards!
• India
20 Oct 08
first of all sorrow is not a permanent phase in anybody's life. This is just one such testing time in your life. I think may be both of you(you and your husband) are pretty dejected with the financial stress. This might be the reason for the petty fights between you and him because sorrow and tension leads to anger quite often. Try to relax and keep your cool. Think about the various options you have to solve your financial crisis. Put aside your fights and discuss with your husband as to what you could do to meet the shortcomings. Meditation might also help in overcoming mental stress.
• Philippines
20 Oct 08
Thanks for the response, Archana_g05. You're right, my husband and me are just stressful with these problems making us fragile. We fight unreasonably. Then we won't talk for a couple of hours and just nod with a yes-no questions. Whew! I just hold on to the saying that Life is like a Wheel. I might be at the bottom now but not tomorrow. Hehehe! Regards, Archana_g05. Keep posting!
@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
16 Feb 10
hello kat, Problems keep us alive. Always remember that,God will never give us trials that we cannot bear to carry on. God put is into tests to make us remember that,we need God always in our lives. It is better to face trials and problem,in order for us to be more attached and trust in HIM. This response maybe too late,and i am sure,you had overcome whatever problem you had encountered in your life now. Have a good day always
@cutepenguin (6431)
• Canada
20 Oct 08
I've had problems like this too. Some months, it seems like I cannot catch a break. When this happens, I try to hit a mental pause button - I reset my life, and sit down and figure out what I need to do to get back into control. Usually my problems are financial, so I try to find ways I can save money - I make up big pots of stew, turn off lights, organize the food in my cupboards so I can try to use it all up before I go grocery shopping again, etc. I then try to find a couple of small ways I can make money - write reviews, roll up all of the coins in the house, etc. Once I start doing these things, I feel better, because I have a plan and actions I can take. Even though the amount I save/make is small, it usually does pay a small bill.
@misshoney (973)
• Philippines
21 Oct 08
hello katputchoy. oh problems are really part of life but it is intended to make us stronger and wiser. pray to god and ask for guidance, share your problems with your loved ones and friends so it won't be too hard on you. don't forget to cheer up and smile and be positive. i know that it is difficult to stay positive when everything seemed wrong but hold on and believe that you can't stay that way forever and that tomorrow would be better. hope all of your problems go away. take care and god bless.
@belk89 (1103)
• Philippines
20 Oct 08
Problems is already part of life so dont take it too seriously. If your problem started to affect your relationship with your husband and your kids. Then it is time for you to do something about it. Dont let your stress ruin your whole day. If it is time for you to spend time with your family try forgetting about it even for a couple of hours. Problem cant be solved if you get irritated and think about it almost every day. The best thing to do is spend time with your family during weekend. You can go to the park with your family. A picnic is a nice way to spend time with them without spending too much. In that way you can relax at the same time you give some of your time with your family.
• United States
20 Oct 08
I'm sorry you're having so much problem. You can resolve your problem by getting more funding for your life. You can get a second part time job to help you out. Nothing is like a part time job. Money will drive you to the ground. Just try to make more money doing whatever it takes and you'll be alright. Have your husband work too. Have your parents and relatives help you out. Get a loan.
@mland1 (2)
• United States
20 Oct 08
You want to talk and spill things out. Sometimes it helps to write down what you are feeling and just getting it out that way. Could be therapeutic. Everyone is different in how they deal with their problem.
• India
17 Oct 09
hi there, i just came across another discussion here..how to face adversity with a smile and the writer get browser said "Recently, I read an English inspiring message about facing challenges. The piece described athletes with mental disabilities. Despite their disadvantages, they faced and overcame their challenges. I admire their courage. In fact, everyone may face the difficulities and ups and downs are common in our life. So, if you have met the adversity, How can you change your attitude towards it? What will you do to face it? At last, how to face the adversity with a smile? Waiting for your reply. Enjoy a good time here." Check this discussion that is a gr8 discussion.