We all at some point or another in our lives have gone through or are going through difficult times. Periods of time in which people have to make an extra effort so that their mental health is not harmed.
Sometimes it happens after the loss of a loved one. Others, after a separationor after losing a job. These difficult situations can cause us anxiety and stresssince they are events that break our patterns.
As much as we want our lives to be full of joy and good news, we all know that The bad is also part of the pathWe all like to imagine that we are better off than we really are.
When we think about the future we always idealize our life, and we tend to think that it will be full of happy moments and good things. However, life sometimes shows us its bitterest side. Just as we live moments of intense happiness, we will also live difficult situations.
When we go through difficult times, there are people who decide to give up. They throw in the towel because they think they can't take it anymore. This not only causes pain to those around them, but also to themselves. Giving up should not be an option. People learn a lot from learning. overcome obstacles that life puts in our path.
We must be aware that along our path we will experience many difficulties. Many of them are inevitable, it is the law of life. Sometimes events escape our control, but what we can control are the attitudes with which we will face those difficult moments.
Recognizing that life has good and bad things is the first step to having a stable mental health and face whatever comes in the best possible way. That is to say, if a person wants to know happiness, he must also know sadness. If he wants to know love, he must also know heartbreak. If he knows health, he must also know illness. And so on with everything else.
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How can we overcome difficult moments in life?
In these moments where we see everything from a negative position and we believe that we will never see the light at the end of the tunnel, we must take care of ourselves. Take into account both our physical and mental health It is essential to focus on overcoming problems.
Here are some tips to help you deal with difficult situations in the best possible way:
- Recognize your feelings and emotions. The best thing you can do when you feel bad is to acknowledge it. If you don't, these negative emotions intensify and it becomes harder to deal with them. Accepting that you are not at your best will help you focus on what you felt and not on the moment or the damage itself.
- Let it all outTalk about it. When you suppress your emotions, they become more intense. They turn into worries and can lead to unbearable feelings of anxiety. Talking about what happened and how you feel with someone you trust will help you. It will allow you to better understand your fears. In addition, you will get advice from people who care about you and who will help you overcome your worst moments.
- Change perspectiveIt is normal that when you are going through difficult times you relate everything to that. Taking some distance will make you see the situation from another point of view. It will help you see beyond the difficulties that are related to the issues that hurt you.
- Prioritize your healthWhen you're going through tough times, it's essential to prioritize your physical and mental health. It's true that when you're going through tough times, taking care of yourself is even more difficult. However, it will help you feel much better.
- Practice acceptance. Once you accept things as they are, you will let go of what you cannot control. It is advisable to make a list of everything that is not in your control. If you want to overcome adversity, you need to focus on what you can control: your personal care, your actions, your decisions.
- Ask for help. If you are going through a difficult time and feel that you cannot do it alone, ask for help. Let others know that you need their support and understanding at this time.
- Avoid toxic people. Limit the time you spend with people who do not offer you any kind of support. Those people who, instead of helping you and fighting for your improvement, only make you feel bad. These people can only make you feel worse and will not help you overcome the problem you are facing.
- Live day by day. Stay in the present and live day by day without thinking about what's coming next. This will allow you to focus on what you can really control, your current feelings and emotions.
- Look at the situation from another point of view. Observe the situation as if you were someone other than yourself. Seeing the event as an outsider can help you find other types of thoughts. Thoughts that are useful for dealing with those moments and the anxiety that they bring.
- Take action. Don't sit on your couch at home waiting for things to happen or resolve themselves. You are the one who decides when everything ends and avoiding it will only make your discomfort worse.
- Don't identify with the bad times. Remember that life is full of good things and that you have many positive qualities. Everyone goes through bad times. Being stuck in a rut does not take away your value as a person.
- There is more than one solution. Every person is unique and will solve their problems in a different way. Therefore, there is no single solution to every problem. What works for someone else may not work for you and vice versa. It is important that, even if you take advice into account, you know that you are the only one who can solve your problems. No one knows you better than yourself.
Overcoming difficult times helps us grow as people We have to believe in ourselves more. We discover that we are stronger than we think. However, there are times when adversity can come to our aid. surpass ourselvesWhen this happens you should consult a mental health professional.
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