Surviving a desperate time.....

[Felicia's Mom]

I tell myself that things could be worse. For example: now I need to use a walker, but at least I can walk. I am not confined to a wheelchair.

I also believe that all things happen for a reason even if I don't like it. Things will work out: like the bible verse in my siggy says.

[columbine]

For me, it was very important to stay busy - cleaning out the filing cabinet, cleaning the attic, fixing something broken, just doing something with my hands. It kept me from staring into space and just feeling like there was no point in even moving.

[lizbud]

For me, it was very important to stay busy - cleaning out the filing cabinet, cleaning the attic, fixing something broken, just doing something with my hands. It kept me from staring into space and just feeling like there was no point in even moving.

I agree. You can't worry when you keep busy at some task. For me,
it's been the love & support of my whole family that's seen me through
some very rough times in my life.

I do use a worry stone my daughter gave me to help quiting smoking.

[Queen of Poop]

Way back in 1986 when my brother and sister died I had to be strong for my parents. That got me thru that, but with terrible survivors guilt.

When Sami, my first very own dog died, I got a notebook and I wrote down all the good, funny things that happened in our 12 years together. Like when she tricked me into taking off my gardening gloves to pet her. She grabbed a glove and raced around the yard, wouldn't give it back. I didn't want to ever forget her.

[joycenalex]

when i went through my end of my first relationship, after 12 years together, i had massive sleeping problems and panic attacks. i wish i had known to see a doctor. getting sleep and having a way to live through the panic attacks would have helped so much.

[caseysmom]

When my brother died and I had to handle a huge mess and the loss of him I had to take life one day at a time. Each day was compartmentalized and an accomplishment.

[DJFyrewolf36]

In times of trouble I try to remind myself that God has a plan for everything, and that He would never put me through anything that He didn't think I could handle. Sure, I may be feeling that I can't pull through but compared to Him what do I know? Giving the kitties a good pet never hurts either! Another thing that helps is that I tell someone I love them, letting someone else know that they are important to to me really lifts me up when I am down.