How do I keep smiling?
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Darlin' remember the saying, it is always darkest before the dawn. Think of it this way, you are about to embark on your dawning. Trust me, I was in a tough place, as you are right now, last year. I left my ex with not much, because he locked everything he believed I wanted in a shed or outbuilding and I got only basic things. I had to give one dog to my sister and put the other down, because he was too old, no one wanted him, but me and I couldn't find a place that would let me have him. I still have borrowed or hand me down furniture and at time live paycheck to paycheck. Times get tough to help us appreciate the little things in life. Please do not let things get you down.
What do you do when things get tough, this might sound corney, but ask God for help, trust me, it works. There is an affirmation that I do everyday and have since I left him:
I accept good graciously into my life. All of my needs are met abundantly for me now and always.
Try it, what have you got to lose. If you want someone just to talk to, e-mail me and I will do what I can to help.
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i've learned that everything does come full circle......when you least expect it something amazing will happen and turn it all around......look at it this way,certainly could still be ALOT worse..
just hang in there...it'll get better......
Aww.... Dont worry, be happy! Remember, when life hands you lemons, say "what the @#$%#? Do you have anything else?" and also remember, before you critizice someone, walk a mile in their shoes. That way, when you critizice them, you will be a mile away from them and have their shoes! lol I love those sayings =]. Hope I made you smmmiiiiiiiiiiiillllleeeeeee!!... =]=]=]=]=]=] ===]]]]]
Looking at AA material (helpful for pretty much anyone even if they aren't alcholic), depression comes naturally as events in life bog us down. Getting out of that depression involves relying on someone beyond ourselves.
God can help! And while they may seem a trite answer with no meaning, there is comfort in reading through prayers of others who have struggled--Psalm 42 has long been a comfort when I've been depressed. Psalm 121 also has given me hope. Looking at how I can pray has also helped me--Philippians 4:4-7 speaks to just talking to God about our problems--(even if you find this a bit absurd, prayer is still private and it might turn your life around).
As a final comment, if your depression has lasted a while, a chemical imbalance can result and there may be a need for medical help to stabilize your body chemistry (I'm not talking about hospitalization, just something to help balance out a body that is too stressed).
The problems are consequence of what you have decided. Make better decisions.
You need Jesus. It looks like he is calling you. Sometimes you must hit rockbottom before you are humble enough to ask for help. I have a great relationship with Jesus Christ and people comment me on my smile constantly. Ask Christ for his plan to be work through you. His plans are the best. "all things work together for good to all those who love Christ and are called according to his will"
I'm sorry about your day, and life lately.. I really believe that by asking God into your life to take the burdens and stresses of this earthly life away, the smiles start to come back around.. You will only have problems if you create them.. I' know its sounds stupid but, problems are an illusion of the mind.. We create then.. We put more emphasis on the negative rather than the positive. I'm not trying to get philisophical on you but, If we all spent more time and energy on something that is good in our lives rather than the other way.. You'd be suprised on how much more positive comes in.. As far as your daughter.. Have u ever heard of being so kind to someone even though you can't stand them, they will wonder why your being so nice and won't be able to help themselves to be mean.. Do ya get it.. I hope your day goes better and lighten up.. This life is way to short to spend it, in a horrible mood.. Don't ever let others get you down.. No matter what, just remove yourself from the negative situation.. Good luck. And keep smiling it'll get better.
Life can really be a bummer and it certainly sounds like yours is going badly at the moment. You say your wife is being a witch, and I am sure she is, but what might YOU be doing to contribute to the situation? Or any situation? Most of us contribute to our own misery at some point (we are all only human) and I think at this point you need to sit down with a professional counselor and hash out a few things, bit by bit.
life throws us loopholes that we can't control. it is sometimes a test of our faith, strenghts and character. some days you have to just shake your fist to the sky and holler. problems in life help us to think and do outside our normal "comfort zone". what's the worst? sell everything, quit job and go on a personal trek. laugh at adversity. been where you are and worse. little crazier but still smiling.
just look into your daughter eyes....it should give you enough courage to go on....she need you to be strong!
Hold on!
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