Surviving a desperate time.....

[mruffruff]

Remind yourself that there is a tomorrow that is better.

[CathyBogart]

The best advice I ever got from a dear friend was to repeat to myself "This too shall pass"....It doesn't sound like much, but I remember better times and tell myself "this too shall pass" until I believe it.

[Catsnclay]

All thoughout my life I have had a lot of medical problems & surgeries. There would me many of times that I came home crying from school, or upset because I was passed up for a job, etc.


My mother always told me to remember that there is always someone else out there that is worse off than I am. If you stop and think about it, it puts your problem(s) into a whole new light.

I have also heard the "And this too shall pass..." and that is correct.

What would life be without problems and conflicts?! I believe that we were put here with a purpose in life. We have to live our lives to the fullest, and to the best of our abilities. Never give up, there is always hope.


Also, petting your animal (any or all of my cats come in very handy for this) takes away the stress.

Pets are great, they have no idea what is happening around them, all they have to worry about is being fed, and attention from you. They know when you are sad or upset and comfort you to the best of their ablility.

Go hug your pet!!! The best stress reliever there is!!!

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

Go hug your pet!!! The best stress reliever there is!!!

I MUST "DITTO" that!! I have been having lots of pain lately; painkillers brought some relief every now and then; but what brought an instant smile to my face and a warm feeling in my heart, was finding several cats on my bed, giving me headbumpies and licking my hand