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How do you cope

Neurorelay

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I a wondering what kind of things have you done or do, when events in your life both at home in the workplace and financially all hit you at once. I am looking for suggestions in terms of keeping my mind focused, happy and staying away from the depression.
 
drink heavily

seriously though, just try to look on the bright side, make time to have fun and enjoy yourself, do the little things for yourself that you might not normally do
 
Originally posted by: quakefiend420
drink heavily

seriously though, just try to look on the bright side, make time to have fun and enjoy yourself, do the little things for yourself that you might not normally do


That sounds good, I have been meaning to sit down and actually play some video games and reread Hitchiker's Guide to the Galaxy.
 
I am in a financial crisis right now. I literally have $6.41 to my name and have for a week and a half... I get paid Tuesday and then rent and bills are due so it will start all over again 🙁
 
I get really emotional a lot and some times *think* i cannot handle what is thrown at me, but i do by really thinking that it could be a lot worse, and this is just part of life... a different experience that i will learn something from, no matter how small the lesson
 
Originally posted by: LolaWiz
I get really emotional a lot and some times *think* i cannot handle what is thrown at me, but i do by really thinking that it could be a lot worse, and this is just part of life... a different experience that i will learn something from, no matter how small the lesson


I think that is a good idea....life is life and yes, things could always be worse.
 
The way I have learned to cope with it is to stop worrying about the things that aren't truly important. So long as I can feed my family I'm happy. I stopped caring about the job; I work hard, put in my time, and generally learned to say "no, I don't have time to get that done until <whenever I can actually get it done>" - so far, my job has adjusted to me, and I don't really care if I lose it. I found that so long as I keep my spirits up, my wife will follow suit, which makes it substantially easier to keep my spirits up. I stopped worrying about money: food gets first budget, and I have the luxury of having one vehicle free and clear. If I don't have the money, those who can take something away quickly (gas/electric/phone/daycare) get paid before those who can take away with difficulty (mortgage) get paid before those who can't take away anything (medical bills, CCs).

The biggest problems for my family have been medical (wife had three surgeries last year followed by depression, daughter born last year had many health anomalies) which led to financial problems (income only met basic expenses for 5 out of the last 16 months, all CCs now maxed). A large part of my peace of mind is a complete lack of attachment to any material possession I have - I can emotionally afford to lose it all. It doesn't hurt that my family is now in substantially improved medical condition...

I've also learned to deal with the fact that I will only get about six hours of sleep out of every 24, and usually broken into 2 - 3 hour chunks.

I don't know if any of this applies to your position, but it has definitely helped in mine. I guess the basic tenet is "No one has any power over a man willing to lose everything."

Oh, and watch Requiem for a Dream, your problems will most likely pale in comparison...
 
Keep trying to better yourself (education wise, socially, etc) and physically (don't underestimate how important your health is) and it will all fall into place. Once you stop striving for personal betterment is when you hit the dumps IMO.
 
Abraham Lincoln used to say to himself "This, too shall pass." Everything is only temporary. Right now it sucks, but it won't always.

Reminding myself of this helps me immensely.
 
If things are rough at home, try to find a peaceful place to unwind- library, friend's house, park, whatever. Turn off the mobile phone and do whatever you do to relax.

Whatever sucks at home will still be there but at least you get an hour of not worrying about it.
 
Someone from my autism-parents group suggested:

go to garage sale, buy really cheap breakable dishes, go home and throw them at a wall.

Amazingly therapudic!
 
Originally posted by: badmouse
Someone from my autism-parents group suggested:

go to garage sale, buy really cheap breakable dishes, go home and throw them at a wall.

Amazingly therapudic!

Personally, I'd put 'em in the Clay Pigeon launcher, and bring out the bangsticks 😀

Nate
 
I have been dealing with problems like this for a long time. I am learning to be better at things, but I have a lot of medical issues. I pretty much know that I will always be poor, so I am trying to come up with a life plan that will actually be fesable. I started a new job a month or so ago and it isn't working out. I have been looking at other places to work, but have found nothing so far. I have decided that I will work at this current job until I can't take it anymore and then quit. To be honest I have so many problems in my life. I wish I had someone to share them with, but I don't. I try to stay away from people who will bring me down or cause me problems. I also stay away from recreational drugs and alcohol. I wish I was better at learning things so I could go back to school, but to be honest I never was to good at school. So I will work where I am at now until I quit. I will find other work as soon as I can, and I will try to be happy just being me and hanging out with what little family I have left. I am almost 40 years old (36) and I should have some of this stuff figured out already, but I don't. I keep dreaming for a better life and my life doesn't get all that much better. The only thing I really care about is to work at a place where peole care about me. I don't think the place I work at now is like that.

All I can really say is that there are other people in your situation, so don't feel all alone in the world. Keep your sperits up the best you can and try to do good. Re-evaluate what is important in your life and work with your strengths as much as you can.

My best to you.

Perry
 
How do you cope when your life situation drastically changes

Drugs and alcohol have always worked wonders for me...

OR, you could just say F*CK STRESS! and refuse to let sh*t get to ya...not as hard as it seems...but YOU have to make the mental adjustment that no matter how bad God craps on ya, yer gonna get back up, and move on with your life...The decision is yours...
swallow a bullet,
become a raving lunatic,
turn into an alcoholic/druggie,
deal with it...
 
Originally posted by: Sraaz
I am in a financial crisis right now. I literally have $6.41 to my name and have for a week and a half... I get paid Tuesday and then rent and bills are due so it will start all over again 🙁

🙁

any light on the horizon?
 
To me it's always about the next goal. That goal might be 1 year, 3 or 30. I want every step I take in life to ultimately be in the direction I have set, and I acknowledge minor setbacks as being that... minor. In fact, sometimes a setback can give you clarity. If you've been so involved with one aspect of your life sometimes it takes an otherwise undesirable event to get your head out of the sand.

Personally, I can't fathom 30 year plans, so I break it up into 2 years at a time. 1 year isn't long enough to accomplish all but the smaller things, 5 years is too long because too much can change in that time; 2 is just about right, in my opinion. Set a goal, financial or otherwise, and define metrics for yourself so that you know you're going in the right direction. It's incredibly satisfying.
 
Originally posted by: Willoughbyva
I started a new job a month or so ago and it isn't working out. I have been looking at other places to work

What is the main downside or problem with the new job? the people?
 
Regular exercise helps me when I'm feeling overwhelmed and blue. After a good bike ride or a pickup game of soccer/basketball/ultimate frisbee I'm always more relaxed and able to put things in perspective. The trick for me is taking the time to get that exercise - the times I really need it are the times I'm feeling pressed for time. I've always found investing an hour has paid off, though.
 
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