What do you do when life seems like too much to handle?

[adidas0301]

I've struggled pretty severely over the past couple years. I had my entire world turned upside down and I still haven't figured out how to overcome it. I go through periods that I feel ok and feel like I'm finally coming out of the funk. Then reality hits and I get super depressed, sometimes anxious at the same time. A couple days of this is usually enough to start the suicidal thoughts. Everything is overwhelming and I don't feel like I can deal with anything at all. It's a vicious cycle and extremely hard to break.

[Hidden]

In the whole scheme of things is it really worth hurting yourself over this moment of change in your life? Change is always stressful. Don’t give into the thoughts. You can adapt to the change. Give it time.

[Strongheartforever]

Black and white thinking is the kind that leads to this misery. Try to stay with the thoughts that uplift, that empower you. Get in the habit of following those threads. You are self-aware, sensitive and capable of experiencing joy beyond your wildest dreams. How about THAT possibility. Isn’t it just as possible as total doom and destruction. Bring your attention to a higher place, get strong voices in your head. I had a little epiphany: nobody on this earth has my particular gifts. That outweighs all my faults. I can choose that perspective. You have battled yourself to the edge of the cliff. Nobody can knock you down now because you’ve already battled your worst enemy and survived. These are just thoughts. I struggle too daily. Sending you strength.