Life throws many challenges at us and our physical and mental well being is constantly tested. One day we feel fantastic, even bulletproof. Then all of a sudden we come crashing down and all seems too much and that we can never catch a break. The happy times and moments of good fortune bring euphoria, but then very quickly the bad/sad times and moments of misfortune knock you asunder.
So how do we cope with these pendulum-like episodes in our lives, which bring a lot of emotional turmoil and stress and can lead to a decline in our physical and mental health? I am not a psychologist so I have no clinical response to that question. However, I am a normal human being who just happens to have suffered – and in some ways am still suffering – my own moments of misfortune and what I can give you is hope.
I have been at my lowest point in my life, contemplating the end to my suffering, but then I thought of how selfish that would be of me to take my kids’ Dad away from them. It is definitely not their fault that their Mum and Dad got divorced. So from that low moment, I have slowly picked myself up and am now at a point where I know that I can cope with anything.
What I am saying is that there is ALWAYS a reason to go on. There is nothing you cannot survive. Yes, it will be extremely tough and emotional and you might cause some of the distress yourself in moments of uncertainty, which I know I definitely have. Just absolutely believe that there are better times ahead and that there are people out there who can help. You don’t have to suffer alone and it is not weak to seek help. In fact it is a strength to admit that you need help. Stay positive and be kind to yourself.
With all that said, it is only 1 week before Christmas and I know that there are many people out there who are struggling to cope financially and especially psychologically, for many different reasons where they cannot see their family at this time of year.
Spare a thought for them and make sure they know that they have your support if they need it.
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