I was asked a question anonymously on fabulis at some point that i only just came across.
The Question: When you encounter a sad moment, what do you do?
The Answer:
Never to give up trying to keep mentally strong. In saying this there are many ways you can go about doing it.
- Continuing on with life (as life goes on) without ignoring the issues.
- Discuss things with people who can help. Sharing a problem can lift a massive weight off your shoulders. If you don't know whether someone can help or not, but they are willing to listen, they have already helped
(In my experience, just knowing you have people who are willing to listen to you, to take time and take in what you're dealing with the intention of helping means the world)
- If you need help further then discussion, don't be afraid to get it. Find out where/who you can get it from and give it your best shot.
- Remain empathetic, understanding, open and cooperative with others. It gives (in my experience) you a great feeling knowing you can be there for someone else, and it can make you feel like you're worth far more then you might have once thought. Helping another when they need it can be one of the greatest experiences. If you don't find this same feeling from it, at least take refuge in the fact you now most likely have a bond with the person you have helped, and you can now mutually support each other.
- If you have emotions to express, let them flow! Expression is one of the greatest strengths humans posses. Bottling it up, although easy at the time makes it harder in the long run. Release your emotions, don't hide them, deal with them, accept them.
I find all these actions help to keep your head on your shoulders, your feet on the ground, and your mentality at a more manageable level. (note that them being at a more manageable level doesn't mean everything is better.
Depending on how bad the 'sad moment' (this next bit shouldn't be interpreted the wrong way):
I find by remembering and thinking about all the people who mean so much to me, and by knowing how much loss, anguish, anger, sadness and despair I'd feel in the event of losing them.
Through doing this I know that there is no way i'd want them to experience that because of me. I cannot bear the thought of putting someone through that, even if they're someone I dislike, I do not wish that pain upon anyone. This I find helps come to terms with the situation, as in the end, there is no easy way out of some things, and your own actions inevitably effect everyone around you. This method in my experience/s has kept my actions from going where my mind may have been leading previously.
Personally, although i may complain bitch and whine sometimes, I am happy for everyday that passes by as i get to spend it with a myriad of amazing people, brilliant places, and other brilliant beings. As a result, i have never once regretted using this method or any method to help deal with things.
So i guess this answers the question in a manner far too long for the fabulis site, I've posted it up on here as it is something i believe is important and very interesting.