What Do Difficulties Teach Us And What Sustains Us?

2024 Author: Harry Day | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 15:43

Well, friends, it seems that life is getting better, pah-pah-pah.

And the difficult period for me is left behind.

Oh, and it was hard for me …

And despair covered me …

And it seemed to me that this difficult and terrible period for me would never end, that now it will always be like this …

And anxiety was present during this period invariably.

A faithful companion when there is little predictability and stability.

And powerlessness covered …

And it seemed that I no longer had any strength to do something …

I felt exhausted …

And as soon as I regain my strength, they are needed again in huge quantities … And again and again to restore them …

I look at how I dealt with difficulties and exhale …

I remember how hard it was for me …

And I am glad that I found support among my friends and acquaintances.

It was very important for me.

So that in those moments when my strength was not enough, to get support from others.

I have so much warmth and gratitude to my girlfriends, friends, acquaintances, who extended a helping hand and supported not only in word, but also in deed.

And I think, what have I learned in this difficult period?

I became more emotionally strong.

I learned to withstand my strong emotions without falling into them for a long time, supporting myself and turning to others for support.

I have learned to be more resilient and to rely on myself, first of all.

I was convinced that my possibilities are much greater than I could have imagined.

What helped me through this period?

First of all, belief in yourself.

Belief that I can handle it.

Support yourself. I told myself: “Honey, it's hard for you now, it's very hard. This difficult period will end someday. Do what you can do."

And I took small steps for which my strength was enough.

I also drew on my past experience.

An experience in which I faced similar experiences.

And then at that time it seemed that it would never end either.

And yet, in that past experience, I coped with those difficult difficulties that were unrealistic for me.

And it gave me confidence that this time I can do it too!

And I was able to notice this past experience in my therapy.

Thanks to my therapist for this!

This understanding of myself that I coped with that situation, which means I can handle this too, was like a breath of hope for me.

What else helped me cope with difficulties during this difficult period?

That I turned to others for help and support.

I did not isolate myself alone with my difficulties, but talked with friends and girlfriends about how difficult it was for me.

Sometimes I thought that from my conversations about how hard it was for me, my loved ones were tired.

Not all of these forces are always sufficient to support.

I voiced my fears that others have a hard time supporting me.

And someone admitted that yes, it's hard.

And that he is already confused, and does not know what to say to me.

Someone said that I helped with what I could, I can’t take it anymore.

And I understood that each of them has the right to help as much as there is his strength and desire for this.

And I am very grateful to everyone for what they did for me.

Someone supported by word, someone - by deed.

Any support was important to me during this period.

What else helped me during this difficult period?

Humor, friends!

When there was already not enough strength to take this situation seriously, then it remained to look for the funny even in this not at all funny situation.

What helped me to regain my strength?

Acceptance of yourself as such, rapidly losing strength and in need of their restoration.

Attentiveness to your well-being and timely rest.

I talked with close people with whom I enjoy communicating.

I went to the forest, admired the winter beauty.

I walked around the evening city.

I watched films that evoked warmth or joy.

She drew and read.

She danced.

In general, I did what fills me with joy.

That which gives me pleasure.

And now I feel gratitude and warmth not only to friends, girlfriends and acquaintances, but also to myself!

I am grateful to myself that I did not give up and give up!

And I am proud of myself that I coped and gained even greater strength and stability!

Do you face such difficult periods?

How do you deal with them?

Where do you look for and find support?

Who or what is supporting you?

Can you support yourself?

I would be grateful for your any feedback!