Are you at a breaking point that you just want to give up?
By Mollyjo
@Mollyjo (266)
United States
March 27, 2007 2:03am CST
There is so much stress today, every thing is so fast paced and we have to work for a living or we don't eat or have a place to live. Yet we do have a day that we celebrate in rememberance of our work. Is this day really worth it? WE have millions of stresses and stressors 365 days a year but, we only have one day that we uphold a job well done.
Depression is easy to get into and hard to get out of, it tackles so many people these days and no one is completely defensive against the illness. No wonder we feel this way and no wonder our lives our so stressful and painful each and every day. Yet we have it increased by bill collectors, enimies, family, activities that we said we do, and just home life in general.
I have been to the break point in my life before and it was the worst place to every be. Have you ever felt that low in life, so low that you are trapped in a body that you can't get out of? That is how I felt, all of my inside fire or feelings had completely died off and I was like a walking dead emotioned person in a healthy body.
Yes it took some time to get out of that rut, but it was well worth getting and seeking help over. I sure hope that you have done the same and you will if you ever get in that position in life.
Life is not easy by no means, but you are worth being here and one person can make a difference in things.
People say your life flashes before your eyes when you die,
Make it worth watching!!
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9 responses
@chavezrmc (6095)
• Philippines
28 Mar 07
yes there are time that i wanted to give up but i have kids to take care of so i have to go on. I know this is not easy but i am getting my strength from my kids. Its their welfare that i am always thinking of. If someday they will be settled nicely then maybe i can retire. But giving up on something is cowardice and we should learn how to deal which is very very hard. But with determination we can still make it.
@mquidem (42)
• Philippines
28 Mar 07
guess what? i was feeling sssuuuuppppeeeerrr stress this past few days. it's good to know that you're over it. i'm in it right now and i'm just trying to keep myself composed i'm almost at the verge of giving up but everytime i wake up in the morning and see my daughter it gives me a reason to go on. sometimes i just don't feel anything anymore just stressed out. i have bills to pay, errands to do etc. and problems doesn't stop there. i wish i could endure this phase in my life with sanity.
@Mollyjo (266)
• United States
29 Mar 07
It is wonderful that you have a daughter to help your though your trials in life. I have 4 and yes they did play a major role in going on as well in my life. I do relate with having the bills, errands, and problems and understand how you feel. I know that we are walking to different paths but, it boils down to the same instances. Having the worry attacks as well is a horrible thing to endure, it does make one feel like we our losing our grip with sanity. You are doing a wonderful job in spite of what you might think. Any one that keeps on trying and never gives up will eventually be truly blessed.
@sharon613 (2321)
• United States
27 Mar 07
I was at my breaking point 3 years ago where one thing after the next was constantly coming at me and I felt as if I was helpless where I managed to get ahold of my parents and the next thing you know I was on the next plane to my parents and stayed by them for 9 months. During those nine months I was able to slowly get back to my self get a part-time nursing job and seek help as well. Today I am facing another crisis but the most thing that hurts is knowing that my 20 year old son doesn't have a place to live.
@Mollyjo (266)
• United States
29 Mar 07
Bless your heart! I know at times it seems that we will never overcome what were are in or how will we ever get past it. I think that when we have totally and finally think that there is no more hope is when our miricle opens up and relief does come. I sure hope things do get better for you, you are a strong women and you can get through it.
@nfhs79 (861)
• Malaysia
27 Mar 07
yeah! i think all people will felt the same way. I myself, felt that stress with life, work and money. And not just these things involved such as environment and other thing too. I think people nowadays are very competitive and want to win in everything they race or work. So we need to motivate ourselves and we must be strong in world today. Be a hero for urself. :)
@Mollyjo (266)
• United States
29 Mar 07
I think that sometimes people are too competitive at times, I would love nothing more then to see people of all nations and cultures to be able to get a long and help one another. There are so many people that do help their neighbor and then there are the passer byers that just pass on the other side. I do like who I am and what I have become but, so many don't. life is worth living cause after all not one person has ever walked the same path in life.
@stephcjh (38473)
• United States
27 Mar 07
I feel like this at some point every day. I stay so stressed out and depressed. I try to do things to bring me out of those moods but I always end up feeling the same way afterwards. I have strived all of my life to fit in and to be accepted. I always feel like an outcast and no matter what I do, it only pleases everyone else but me. I do not know what else to do or try to get myself out of feeling this way. I really haven't had anything in my life that I can say that I am very proud of myself for. I know I have done many good things for others but it never seems to come back to me from them. I hope that my life does not flash before my eyes when I die because I do not want to remember any of it right now. I know I make a difference in others lives but I am just waiting to see s difference in mine. When I die, I want to see all of the good things that I missed while I was here that could have been if I was only given a chance to do or see them.
@Mollyjo (266)
• United States
29 Mar 07
I used to try to please others so much to the point that I did lose my self as well. I finally one day looked at my self in the mirror and I told myself that it was time for a change. Now I would rather please and care for myself than I would for others. Yeah there is nothing wrong with helping others but, at times it can be taken advantage of. It is alright to tell someone no once in a while, it is alright to take time out for your self and enjoy the day. Even if you have a half an hour to your self it will motivate you and help you know you are a valued person. Not only for others but for your self as well. Don't feel bad for telling someone "I am sorry but, I have something to do tonight or today" After all no one will do this unless you do it for your self. Write down ways you would like to see things change on and why! Begin to set small boundaries for your list items, Don't beat your self up for not helping another on a small problem. Take this time for you and begin to give back to your self. I chose to go to counciling when I was this low in life and it did help me and from that day on that I had made that decision to change. That is when I began to truly love myself. Yes it did take time to heal and time to begin to understand my thoughts and feelings but, it was so worth the walk.
@jnetkris (213)
• United States
28 Mar 07
ive experience stress & depressions as any indivudual do. But i am an optimistic person, so whatever or however worst situation i would be in, I just hope i can keep this promise to myself, that i won't really be into the point that i'll give up. Im positive enough that im not alone. I know someone up above is always with me....
these are ONLY one of my stressful situations *coz if i have to post all, it will take years hehe =):
when i was at age of 25 i was trying to manage to work 8 hours at day time, have business at night time and have another business on my own: buy & sell of jewelries.
During that time I was really overwhelmed with what i achieved, but never did i forget god.
ive been doing those things for months and earned a lot * i was planning to go to korea that time too, to give myself a break*
But one night my 70k Php worth of jewelry was stolen.
During that time i was so disappointed to the point that i even questioned the almighty.
to summarize my thoughts that time, i think this is it or worse than this.
"i asked him i didnt do anything bad about it. I didnt earn it easily. I barely sleep. i just started, why did you end it up early. I don't deserve this. why not punish those who really are doing evil things..."
*sorry but that's what was really on my thoughts that time*
Yes i was so deppressed and all that. But i didnt dwell on that situation long. I managed to move on with my life. And now im still doing good, but still trying to be better each day, and still fighting with every day stress and all that =)
@Mollyjo (266)
• United States
29 Mar 07
I myself did question God when I was low in my life trials. It is so hard for us to understand why did it happen to me. I will tell you though that since your faith withstood it you have done a wonderful accomplishment that most give up on. I know that you applogized for that thought but, there are so many people in this world that have thought the same. You are just human like the rest of us and to read your response is a blessing in itself:)
@highflyingxangel (9225)
• United States
28 Mar 07
I've been at the breaking point several times and I feel like I'm approaching it again. The first time I was at the breaking point, I was just barely a teenager. Being sad and frustrated isn't fun especially when you're supposed to be having the time of your life! Now I'm just getting super stressed and frustrated due to everything that I have going on in my life. Certain people aren't helping the situation either. Looking for support and not getting any and not being talked to when all you want it someone to talk to certainly doesn't help.
@bbabes20 (14)
• Philippines
28 Mar 07
It is but normal, that we people get to experience stress, depression, and break downs. It is part fo living, even rich and famous people experienced the same things. The more you have and the more great you are or the more famous you are, the more bigger the responsibilies in store for you. Let's face the fact that problems, trials and challenges are significant for each and everyones growth as an individual. Giving up to life is merely giving up the christ in us.I think, it will be more easier if we could get to view our life as a test.. We are all tested by the creator for us to grow strong and firm individuals... all for the purpose of our salvation and for his Glory..
@julaqq (141)
• Philippines
28 Mar 07
I feel the same way. I always have to be at the breaking point in my life. Not only at work and at home, even with my boyfriend as well. It seems I am contantly given difficult situations where it is hard to escape, even if I try to ease it up a bit but could never do because it's beyond my control. Do you ever have that feeling of helplessness? Every time I go to sleep, I am constantly reminded by it and could never get a good night sleep and worst of all I don't have someone to pour out my frustrations in life. I have no one to turn to.. It's so sad. I cried every night because of my pathetic situation. The only means of escape is to turn to my diary and pour out all my emotions there. My last resort would be to get out of my place and start anew. Maybe I could find happiness there.
