What do you usually do to pass the hardest day in your life?

@humairaku (2038)
Indonesia
November 4, 2012 8:35pm CST
Sometimes life is hard, right? and i think this October is the hardest days of my life. And though today is already November, my hardest days dont want to leave me away. Yeah i know that we are the only person who can decide whether we want to be happy or not.People who can create our own happiness are only us. I read a lot to pass these hardest days but it seems fail to make me happy. Now i'm in the phase where i really dont know what to do. im like a lost person. people around me dont know what i feel cos i dont tell them. i bet they dont want to care of my feeling cos i look alright outside. when im writing this, im crying. im not shy to admit it cos for me crying is releiving. i pray to God cos everything happens to me is just because of God will. what about you mylotters, what do you usually do to pass your hardest days? are you like me who just keep silent and keep everything by ourselves? tell me about it cos i really need to share this to other people. thanks for sharing...
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11 responses
@Dominique25 (9464)
• United States
5 Nov 12
I'm sorry to hear that you are going through hard times. Sometimes we go through so many different things all at the same time that we don't know how to cope or if we will come out of it on top. I have been facing a few very big challenges for the last year and a half I would say. It just seems as if things continue to get worse. There are too many people that I can open up about my problems because they will feel like they have to take sides, or they perhaps will judge the way I'm feeling. So for the most part I keep things to myself. I'm sure though in the end my feelings will become known to most individuals as I'm getting to the point where I'm just fed up with my life and the things that are happening in it. Try to make time for yourself doing the things that you enjoy. Spend time with your friends. Take a little trip. What makes you happy try to do those things.
@humairaku (2038)
• Indonesia
6 Nov 12
i agree with you that telling our problem to any people are sometimes dangerous. it can be like a blunder for ourselves someday. so it's wise to keep some parts for ourselves. yeah i do.agree with your statement. about my problem today i cant tell at all to others even to my husband. it's not an embarassing problem or else but it is untold cos i dont have right words to represent my feeling. it's so complicated and i become unhappy because of them. i really want to runaway but of course it is not the best way to solve my problem. so what i do now is only praying to God to decide what the best for me. im actually interested in going somewhere and spend my time alone but i cant do it rightaway cos i have to work and i have a family to take care of. but your idea is great and im very intersted in doing that soon..
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@humairaku (2038)
• Indonesia
7 Nov 12
im so sorry for the disaster. it is broadcasted worldwide so i know that disaster from TV. it's so horrible. thank God you and your family are in good condition.. yeah, turn our heart to God is the only way we can choose when we are in the condition like me. i pray to God to give light so i can find my way again after lost. today my problems seem unresolve but im sure that God wont let me having a burden beyond my ability i can bear. may i know what happen with your marriage? my relation with my spouse runs so bad these days, let's share. maybe we can lighten our burden by sharing..
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• United States
6 Nov 12
Yeah it can be hard to express our feelings to others when we are trying to figure out how we feel. It is definitely a good thing to pray to God about your feelings. Reading the Bible regularly is also a good way to get comfort and encouragement. I would encourage you to read Proverbs. It has so many wonderful truths that can bring you comfort. I hope that in the future you will be able to take a trip by yourself like you would like. I'm not sure exactly the feelings you are dealing with but I hope that you find ways to get through them and find enjoyment in your life. I know when I think about my problems lately all the things that have been happening with the storms in the USA has really put things in perspective. Even though my daughter is a handful, I'm having problems with my marriage, and I want to find a full time job I'm thankful that our house isn't under water, or that I haven't lost someone close to me,etc like so many people have with all the hurricanes.
@sishy7 (27167)
• Australia
5 Nov 12
I don't talk much to others when I have some hard times. The only person in this world I trust most is probably my spouse. I tend to write down my feelings when I am down, mainly just to release what I feel inside to help me seek for solutions. Being down because of hard life can really be depressing; and when we are depressed, it could make us feel lost, confused, and not knowing what or not wanting to do anything productive at all. At times like that, I do turn to God because I trust that He will show what is best for me. My children also help me to get back on my feet soon when I am down. Their presence just remind me that I need to move on.
@humairaku (2038)
• Indonesia
6 Nov 12
you said that you trust to your spouse to discuss and solve your hardest day. but how if your spouse is the one who makes your day become so tough? will you talk about that to your spouse too? is having communnication easy in your relationship?
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@humairaku (2038)
• Indonesia
7 Nov 12
you're lucky then. not like in my relationship with my spouse where communication is hard to build. i always try to tell everything what i feel to him but he seemed not to care of what i feel. he loves me n i know that but he's not too sensitive to.understand what i feel. while im too stubborn and easy to get angry when he doesn seem to understand my feeling. i sag frankly that today i freeze my relation with him cos i have been lazy to talk to him again. i keep silent fir days and let everything flows. i wont fight again for my relation..
@sishy7 (27167)
• Australia
6 Nov 12
Fortunately, communication is good in our relationship. Honesty plays an important part too. Yes, there were times when my spouse was the source of my troubled feelings; and those were the hardest time of my life... Yet, we still managed to talk through our feelings even if it caused some frictions between us. Sometimes arguments can lead to solutions as well.
@padu19 (1441)
• India
5 Nov 12
I would prefer to listen to some of my favorite songs. Music is something divine and it helps me a lot to recover from my sober. I would always carry my mobile, primarily for listening to music.
@humairaku (2038)
• Indonesia
7 Nov 12
yup, listening to music is relieving. i enjoy music too cos it has relaxing effect to our mind. but listening to music ony has a temporary effect and when i come back to reality, i will be depressed again. yeah i knw that our hardest days wouldnt go away just because of listening to music. those hardest days could last for days or weeks and i need to more than listening to music to heal my soul. unfortubately i really dont know whatf to do cos my brain is too frozen to think. but your idea is great. today i downoad some of my favorites song and i start to listen them to calm my mind down..
@meumeu25 (917)
• United Arab Emirates
5 Nov 12
Hi , I can relate to how you are feeling, I myself don't usually talk to other people about how I feel. I talk to God like He is my friend and listener, I also say sorry for being a constant complainer and whiner. what ever hardship I felt it's only Him that knows. There is always a sunlight after the storm, I know it's hard to believe but if you will only try to appreciate the good things that happen to you, starting from the littlest, you will see that each day a miracle happens. It works for me, though it doesn't take all of the feelings of hardship from me, it makes me feel better little by little. And also start giving yourself importance, don't worry it's not being selfish, it's the best for you so you can move on. If you get past through this you will see you will be able to handle times like this a little less harder. Cheer up.
@humairaku (2038)
• Indonesia
9 Nov 12
you're so positive, dear..and i like it very much..you have something i dont have: positive thinking. im maybe one of the most selfish people in the world. being grateful is so difficult for me. i know im totally wrong with this and i do hope i can change my bad behaviour. i need peopke like you to always remind me about blessings i get everyday and shout to my ears that i should appreciate it. i need people like you, dear. im so lonely. i dont ave good friends to share with since my mom passed away three months ago. and simething terrible li.gers in my kife and i need someone to cheer me up, i find nobody. my spouse cant take that kind of position so i become very lonely. so when i read your response, nothing i can say but you're so true. i need to be positive like you, being optimistic is the only thing i can do in my condition today. i must believe that days of tomorrow will be brighter than today. and you remind me about all of these that life could be so wonderful if we just believe. thanks for saying this honey. may God bless you..
@Raine38 (12250)
• United States
5 Nov 12
We all go through hardships in life. It's just a matter of how we face these troubles. For me, whenever I am facing the hardest battles of my life, I would go away for a while, most likely seek refuge in my grandparents' place in the province where I can be alone for a while and escape it all. Just long enough to get my bearings back and relax and think of my plans. I also spend that time reading inspirational books and writing whatever I want just to vent it out. I also don't like to be around people and I don't want some people hear me cry. When I am ready to talk, then I will.
@humairaku (2038)
• Indonesia
6 Nov 12
you're so lucky having someone you can share your problem to. i dont have a petson i can share my problem or my feeling since my mother passed away. i'm married but i think my husband is not a good listener. he's not a sensitive person who can understand my feeling. he's an introvert person like i am. i dont try to find petson who can share to cos i think my problem is a kind of problem i cant tell to any people. actually i believe that telling our problem or feeling to others will help us to, at least, reduce our burden instead of solve it. but i dont have that kind of person anymore. so i just can keep it and let God do the right thing for me..
• China
5 Nov 12
You are right! Life is tough! When I feel unhappy, I usually listen to my favorite music.
@humairaku (2038)
• Indonesia
8 Nov 12
yeah..listening to.music is sometimes relieving..but for a very hard problem, just listen to the music is not enough cos when we are in a lowest condition, our heart and mind will be pushed to the limit that we dont know what to do and then get lost. i agree with your opinion but i need more than this. im so sorry if my words sound little rude but im really confused these days till songs no longer heal my soul..
@wolfie34 (26771)
• United Kingdom
5 Nov 12
My hardest days are surprisingly in the Summer months, I cannot stand the heat it makes me irritable, frustrated and I sweat badly, my moods dip real bad and I long for the colder months. I do admit to wishing my life away, three months of the year that are the hardest for me are June, July, August, I actually count the days down to get through them. I also try and treat myself more. Everyone knows that's the way I am and make acceptances for me. But when the colder months come, my friends are sad and I am happy!
@adhyz82 (36249)
• Indonesia
25 Nov 12
i think we should need a best friend we can`t live Alone.. we can`t finish our problem alone sometimes we need another person input and suggestion.. i think parents, husband or wife and best friend can helps us when we can`t finish our problem by ourselves..We`re not robot which no need other..
@shylade (3132)
• Philippines
6 Nov 12
We can't avoid tough times because that's part of life. People have different degrees of it. Some can take it while others simply cannot. Some will easily surrender while others will keep on fighting. With that thought, I can easily understand that it's part of life and it's part of leanings. I also believe that God has a better plan. So I always pray for His guidance. He will never give me a burden I cannot handle. With Him nothing is impossible. Try to talk to someone who can listen to you without judging you. Hiding what you feel is never healthy so open it up and you will feel much better.
@jdalaqui (1073)
• Philippines
5 Nov 12
I agree, sometimes life is tough, cloudy and challenging. What I usually do when the day is tough is to stop my regular activity, pause a while and contemplate on matters that contributes to the difficulties. I also take time to have a walk and ask God for guidance.
@humairaku (2038)
• Indonesia
6 Nov 12
i also really really want to do likr what you usually do when you have hardest day: stop activity and go somewhere. i have imagined beach or mountanious area or a forest to spend my times for a while till my heart calm down. but having picinic is a kind of activity i seldom do. i mostly spend my time working, staying at home doing house chores and taking of my family. i also dont have much money to have picnic. my husband is lazy too to have picnic. i often ask him to go somewhere to have picnic but he refused it. my life turns so boring. maybe it cause my hardest day becomes harder and harder cos i dont have idea to make myself comfortable..:(
5 Nov 12
Usually when I have hard times in life I do stuff that are fun so that it makes me happy and think of something else.