When you are REALLY struggling with something (mental/physical/emotional) you can't deal with solo, how do you typically deal with it?

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I push through without help even if I'm not going to succeed.

I ask for help. I'd rather get the task accomplished.

I quit trying and move on to something else.

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5 mo

Confession time here. I have bad anxiety and fear of being a burden is a big one. I try to figure my issues out myself, get overwhelmed, become self destructive and then try to convince everyone I'm fine by deflecting with humor.

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Agape93 | 4.6K opinions shared on Other topic.

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If it's untenable for myself, I reach out to select people who know what I'm going through

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Msputiton | 168 opinions shared on Other topic.

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Basketball.
I lose myself in it

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pervertedjester | 1.5K opinions shared on Other topic.

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I just suck it up. In my experience with loved ones and friends is they usually bunker down and ignore my issues until I'm back being funny ol' me again. When you are REALLY struggling with something (mental/physical/emotional) you can't deal with solo, how do you typically deal with it?

When you are REALLY struggling with something (mental/physical/emotional) you can't deal with solo, how do you typically deal with it?

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melanieeeB | 676 opinions shared on Other topic.

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I push through and I write down my problem, to get a view of my situation and make a plan to get out

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Shortman70

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I never used to ask for help, ego, pride, self reliance always made me struggle through. Eventually, with everything bottled up and store away inside, things went bad. Life spiralled out of my control til I hit the depths of hell. When there was nothing left, all I could do was ask for help. A group of strangers helped me out and nursed me back to health. I owe those few strangers my life. Those strangers still help me when I ask. Now I help them help other strangers, who are having the same problems I had, we nurse them back to health. My advice to you is to ask for help, don't let things get out of control like I did. Talk to a friend, maybe your preacher, find someone to help you so your not fighting a battle alone. I hope that helps. You can message me if you need help or an ear to listen.

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Shortman70

5 mo
@Ez-Bri-Z Sometimes I find it easier to talk to someone I don't know. There seem to be less fear of judgement for me. Someone who doesn't already have a predetermined opinion will give unbiased advice. So if you talk to a friend of yours, their gonna be more in your favor and give you advice they think you want to hear, same thing will happen if you talk to your significant others friend but their gonna give you advice they think your partner wants you to hear. A person that doesn't have favoritism to either will give either of you the best advice, their gonna be honest and forth coming. It's prob something neither of you will like but it will be sincere. I found in my case that's the best, I usually don't like what they say cause it's usually my fault but it's impartial so I try and follow it. Good luck
Ez-Bri-Z

5 mo
When the issue is a fear of being a burden, even when people insist that I'm not being one, it doesn't matter if I know them or not. It's that I am asking for help of any kind.
Shortman70

5 mo
@ᗰIᑎᑕᕼᗩᑎ'm sorry I took your update the wrong way.

Ok, if we were sitting around visiting and you were subtlety trying to ask me for help and I'm not picking up your hints. I'm a little dense between the ears sometimes, some days I'm a little foggier than other. Like today, you mite have to be a little more blunt. Broken people sometimes get Caught up in the words and don't put the words together as quickly. Like I did this morning. a lot of times people do not understand the problems that we face everyday with anxiety disorders. Something that triggers our anxiety or even a panic attack, someone else wouldn't realize it, even if they have the same disorder. It's strange how differently our brains function. I hope that helps, if I even understood what you're asking. No guarantees. Lol

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Shortman70

@Ez-Bri-Z Sometimes I find it easier to talk to someone I don't know. There seem to be less fear of judgement for me. Someone who doesn't already have a predetermined opinion will give unbiased advice. So if you talk to a friend of yours, their gonna be more in your favor and give you advice they think you want to hear, same thing will happen if you talk to your significant others friend but their gonna give you advice they think your partner wants you to hear. A person that doesn't have favoritism to either will give either of you the best advice, their gonna be honest and forth coming. It's prob something neither of you will like but it will be sincere. I found in my case that's the best, I usually don't like what they say cause it's usually my fault but it's impartial so I try and follow it. Good luck

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Ez-Bri-Z

When the issue is a fear of being a burden, even when people insist that I'm not being one, it doesn't matter if I know them or not. It's that I am asking for help of any kind.

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Shortman70

@ᗰIᑎᑕᕼᗩᑎ'm sorry I took your update the wrong way.

Ok, if we were sitting around visiting and you were subtlety trying to ask me for help and I'm not picking up your hints. I'm a little dense between the ears sometimes, some days I'm a little foggier than other. Like today, you mite have to be a little more blunt. Broken people sometimes get Caught up in the words and don't put the words together as quickly. Like I did this morning. a lot of times people do not understand the problems that we face everyday with anxiety disorders. Something that triggers our anxiety or even a panic attack, someone else wouldn't realize it, even if they have the same disorder. It's strange how differently our brains function. I hope that helps, if I even understood what you're asking. No guarantees. Lol

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ChrisMaster69 | 1.8K opinions shared on Other topic.

Master

It tends to go like this.

i try and cope, historically I would be releasing some pressure 🩸

then it would be either, friends, current girlfriend to talk shit over or best friend, sister, ex wife,

It often depended on who was near by.

I also tend to be the one selected by a friend, ex wife, etc for emotional support and advice when they are struggling.

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ChrisMaster69

5 mo
@Ez-Bri-Z you use HUMOUR?

Really …..

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Ez-Bri-Z

5 mo
Lmao maaaaybe.

Look, if people see me smiling and making them laugh, they tend not to ask questions.

Silly personality, deflects with humor, does lots of crazy cartoon voices... oh my god, I'm a way less talented Robin Williams. Like bargain bin version of him. I'm that version you find at the flea market that says Robyn Williamson and has a drawn on genie.
ChrisMaster69

5 mo
@Ez-Bri-Z well you know me and humour lol. If I’m using it, it’s best to check me for the odd sharp thing and any dripping blood 🩸

Obviously not been best a great 5 days for me.

Life’s like snakes n ladders, just the snakes have blades for skin.

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ChrisMaster69

@Ez-Bri-Z you use HUMOUR?

Really …..

🙄

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Ez-Bri-Z

Lmao maaaaybe.

Look, if people see me smiling and making them laugh, they tend not to ask questions.

Silly personality, deflects with humor, does lots of crazy cartoon voices... oh my god, I'm a way less talented Robin Williams. Like bargain bin version of him. I'm that version you find at the flea market that says Robyn Williamson and has a drawn on genie.

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ChrisMaster69

@Ez-Bri-Z well you know me and humour lol. If I’m using it, it’s best to check me for the odd sharp thing and any dripping blood 🩸

Obviously not been best a great 5 days for me.

Life’s like snakes n ladders, just the snakes have blades for skin.

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Anonymous

When I'm faced with a complex task... my first reaction is to procrastinate.
Then it seems to get bigger and bigger... and then it becomes overwhelming and I can't do it without help and I feel like I'm drowning. Then, pride. I'm embarrassed that I'm late and need to ask for help.
Of course, discipline, motivation would help me take it on immediately so I can take care of it bit by bit... but I just can't (won't) when I should. Habit? I don't know. Probably. I've got so many projects that I feel like I'll never get anything done.

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Phoenix98 | 15.5K opinions shared on Other topic.

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1# Just shove deep down inside and deal with it later which is what I did for years.

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If I have someone I trust enough I go and get help or support from them though due to past.. experiences this is something I have trouble with and am working towards improving regarding that.

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rod23

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I deal with mental pain all the time, everyday, traumatic brain injury,3 concussions. that being said, I knowthe feeling. you have to have that special someone to talk to, maybe a psychotherapist, they help a lot and keeping busy, especially your mind, try not to focus on the emotional and physical, also meds work good luck

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boobliker | 358 opinions shared on Other topic.

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Well if you have done it It's to late (So done worry about it.)
If your thinking about doing it also (So done worry about it.)
If some-one has done something to you, if you can get even do so. (So done worry about it.)
if it a bill to pay and you have no money to pay it. you can't pay (So done worry about it.)

It is an easy way to look at things (So done worry about it.)

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Aerissa_Jade | 351 opinions shared on Other topic.

Yoda

I have lots of long conversations with my dog, she is the best listener ever.

I also try not to dwell on it, find something else to do to take my mind off it.

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kyleelyn199723

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I honestly just hide everything in, but cry to myself. I feel like I’m the number one strong person in my life and I have to be strong for others.

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anon171999 | 81 opinions shared on Other topic.

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Pray and ask God to provide guidance on how to deal with what I am dealing with. I'm always immediately given an answer

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lovedejj_xo | 397 opinions shared on Other topic.

Yoda

When I struggled I went to therapy since I’d typically isolate from my friends/family and wouldn’t want or couldn’t really get myself to do anything I’d normally do. I’m not at my lowest anymore and can manage since going….

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jshm2 | 997 opinions shared on Other topic.

Master

Sex.

Sex is among the best stress relievers. Saunas and swimming is also good.

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aWes0MeNeSs | 1.3K opinions shared on Other topic.

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I usually talk to a trusted friend or family member about it.

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SphynxUK | 180 opinions shared on Other topic.

Yoda

I internalise.
Usually results in a burnout.
Then I might seek help….. maybe.

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Dontaaaa

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It at all possible I talk otp with one of my close friends. If neither of them are available I'm fucked and gotta go at it alome.

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TrueConfection | 595 opinions shared on Other topic.

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A. I push through it and eventually I WILL get there.

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Anonymous

I keep everything to myself then let it out in anger at someone or something... I'm not the most popular person and as stupid as is I don't talk about really anything personal with family

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t-8900 | 437 opinions shared on Other topic.

Yoda

Emotional stuff B, physical stuff C but I come back to it later

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noohair | 504 opinions shared on Other topic.

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https://www.youtube.com/embed/NOAgplgTxfc

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