[SherzyK]

Same as Ant, I do have my fair share of struggles but I’ve learned to adapt and overcome these. I just drink all my problems away tbh

[Mystic Mock]

I don't suffer with any mental health or anxiety issues, but I don't really excel at anything in particular so I struggle at being talented at anything if that counts as a valid answer.

[RileyH]

no

[Mystic Mock]

Originally Posted by Jessica.

I've gotten better at taking control of it, I even went on a day out today and attended to some important business even though I was absolutely pooing myself with anxiety.

That's impressive, I think that most of us (myself included) would've given up attending if they were feeling like that.

You should be proud of yourself imo.

[LaLaLand]

Originally Posted by Mystic Mock

That's impressive, I think that most of us (myself included) would've given up attending if they were feeling like that.

You should be proud of yourself imo.

I agree with this.

When my anxiety is bad (lolwhenisn'titlately?) I plain don't go anywhere, can't face anything especially anything like what you've stated.

Good on you Jessica!

[Babayaro.]

Yes. Buuuut now I am able to deal with it and am able to 'snap out' of getting myself into a lull/slump. Whereas in the past it would not take a lot for me to get worked up/upset over. Slowly but surely I'm working on and improving my mental wellbeing and although things are by no means perfect, I'm feeling pretty optimistic about the future and what I have in life right now.

[Daniel-X]

Everyone struggles and if anyone says no then they’re lying. I am very good at coping though with things life throw at me (some of which have been very traumatic) and most of the time I’m happy/content with my life.

[Ammi]

Originally Posted by Black Dagger

Every single day at the moment. I haven't been in a good place since Anthony dumped me and I just feel useless and hopeless and like I bore everybody so I just keep it bottled in now. I am just existing. I can count on one hand the amount of good days I've had in 7 months.

...you did nothing to hurt him and yet you feel useless and you feel hopeless...?...that’s how the actions of others can make us feel if we allow them to.....hmmmm, I wonder how it would be for you now, had you still been with him...to be with someone but the relationship feel hollow or empty in some way...I think the struggle would still be there equally, just taking a different course...?...each day that you get through is a day that you should be loud and proud of the person you are and never bottle that in...a person he was never worthy of, he only wishes.....

[Ammi]

Originally Posted by AnnieK

Life is hard....its also a blessing. I spent 12 years and thousands of pounds trying to have a child, everything failed. I was told to give up. Almost 9 years ago to the day (27th) of this month, my life was complete when my miracle son was born. Fast forward 4 years almost to this day (31st) I was given the worst news, my mum had cancer....three days later we were told it was terminal, 4 weeks later she was dead. At times I still find it hard to breathe if I think about the speed we lost her. Enjoy what you have...even if you think it's ****...make memories and try to love life. Its hard, it's **** at times...but it's so limited. Talk to people if you feel down....chances are they will get it and help.

...life is amazing...if you had, had a child at any other time in your life then that child would have been a different child..it’s almost like a sliding doors, thing...because you carry your mum in your heart, she’ll always be with you, Annie......

[Ammi]

Originally Posted by Marsh.

Yes.

...I missed this....Marsh..and you make others smile so much...

[Ammi]

...I agree with Ant, LaLa...yeah, you can grumble...whatever others are going through, doesn’t change your own struggles or the weight of them in your own life...grumbling is good for the soul......(..for yours and other people’s soul..)...

[parmnion]

Feel the love x

[Denver]

I'm struggling right now with personal issues and realising those people you should be able to trust without thinking about it are actually the people who dont care about you like you thought they did and now you cant trust them

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by WickedSkengMan

I'm struggling right now with personal issues and realising those people you should be able to trust without thinking about it are actually the people who dont care about you like you thought they did and now you can trust them

yes sadly its often the people you think should be there for you that aren't but on the plus side you know the people who step up are genuine

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by Marsh.

That's the distinction. The thread is confused.

The title is "Do you struggle in life?" and the poll is "Do you struggle at times?"

Two different things.

I would imagine the second question is a yes for everyone, the first a yes for only some people.

struggle can mean anything though, struggling financially, emotionally, academically, finding a job, so I would say the answer is yes to both for most

[Strictly Jake]

I feel I struggle a lot in a lot of aspects however I feel really happy at the moment. Might just be because I have been on holiday so I'm still in that mode I'll probably come crashing down this week in my usual routine

[arista]

Originally Posted by Glenn.

The darkness consumes me everyday

Good you can have LED lights
to bring You Up

[Toy Soldier]

Does anyone else have it related to absolutely NOTHING? I'm in the best job I've ever had, with an ethical and supportive company (something I've been desperate for for years), I'm finally finishing my degree, my wife is settling into her career, we're in the best financial position we've ever been by a significant margin, we're looking at new/bigger houses, everything on paper really couldn't be going much better... And yet I'm (just emerging from, thankfully) an extremely dark few months. Not my worst ever but definitely top 5.

My latest theory is that I have some sort of adjustment disorder... Any change (even 100% positive change) can send me into a bit of a spiral. My brain goes into overdrive trying to predict endless possible outcomes to endless possible situations and I end up mentally and physically exhausted.

I swear, I once had a (very brief) episode of derealisation (the world feels like "nothing is quite real") because we dramatically changed the colour scheme in the living room.

[UserSince2005]

Life aint easy.

It never gets easy.

I'm so proud of the life I have built myself considering my beginnings.

[Ammi]

Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

Does anyone else have it related to absolutely NOTHING? I'm in the best job I've ever had, with an ethical and supportive company (something I've been desperate for for years), I'm finally finishing my degree, my wife is settling into her career, we're in the best financial position we've ever been by a significant margin, we're looking at new/bigger houses, everything on paper really couldn't be going much better... And yet I'm (just emerging from, thankfully) an extremely dark few months. Not my worst ever but definitely top 5.

My latest theory is that I have some sort of adjustment disorder... Any change (even 100% positive change) can send me into a bit of a spiral. My brain goes into overdrive trying to predict endless possible outcomes to endless possible situations and I end up mentally and physically exhausted.

I swear, I once had a (very brief) episode of derealisation (the world feels like "nothing is quite real") because we dramatically changed the colour scheme in the living room.

...or although everything is heading exactly where you want it to be etc...it’s still been lots of change and possibly some uncertainty as well...new things, not as confident etc ...no matter how great change is, it can still shake us, shake our sense of worth and confidence and just our sense of how we fit..?...I’m glad that it’s feeling much brighter and I’m thrilled that things are heading exactly how you want them to be.....

[Toy Soldier]

Originally Posted by Ammi

...or although everything is heading exactly where you want it to be etc...it’s still been lots of change and possibly some uncertainty as well...new things, not as confident etc ...no matter how great change is, it can still shake us, shake our sense of worth and confidence and just our sense of how we fit..?...I’m glad that it’s feeling much brighter and I’m thrilled that things are heading exactly how you want them to be.....

You are most wise, dearest Ammi. I think my issues are multiple, really. A sense that the more I have, the more I have to lose is one? Also a feeling that "ups and downs" are inevitable and things keep heading up, so I'm constantly on guard for the "down" . It sounds like a ridiculous whinge when I think about it.

The other aspect of course is being hopelessly hyper-intelligent so when my brain gets away from me the damn thing is a ****ing nightmare to kick back into shape

[Moniqua]

i've been snatched MORE times than ah can count x

but ah durnt let that define me, ah define ME mwah x :strength: :100: :awoooo:

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by Moniqua

i've been snatched MORE times than ah can count x

but ah durnt let that define me, ah define ME mwah x :strength: :100: :awoooo:

my kinda gal

[thesheriff443]

A teacher who taught my daughter and I knew as a friend lost her mum a few months back took her own life last week.

Don’t ever be afraid to ask for help and talking about things is always the best way.

[Black Dagger]

Originally Posted by Ammi

...you did nothing to hurt him and yet you feel useless and you feel hopeless...?...that’s how the actions of others can make us feel if we allow them to.....hmmmm, I wonder how it would be for you now, had you still been with him...to be with someone but the relationship feel hollow or empty in some way...I think the struggle would still be there equally, just taking a different course...?...each day that you get through is a day that you should be loud and proud of the person you are and never bottle that in...a person he was never worthy of, he only wishes.....

I feel hopeless in the fact that I've let my brain dictate how I feel for the past 7 months when he's the one that broke my heart and gave up on us. I should have the strength and dignity to be like lol that's life. Plenty more dick. I never struggled with him. He was the happiest I'd been for a long time. Even with him having Bipolar. We didn't have any drama since I got back from Eurovision and now he's gone. I feel hopeless in the fact that I know everybody is sick of me talking about him and yet can't stop.

I will be in a good place again one day though