What do I do when I feel like I've hit rock bottom and I'm not worth it anymore?
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Anonymous
November 25th, 2017 11:40am
Surround yourself with positive people and a positive mind. Speak to others to help you. Speak about your problems, worries and concerns. A problem shared is a problem halved.
Anonymous
November 29th, 2017 6:11pm
This is a symptom of depression. I have found 7 cups very effective because it gives me encouragement. Try looking yourself in the mirror and telling yourself you are beautiful and you are worth it and you can make it through whatever comes your way because you're a strong independent human being and you are worth it.
Anonymous
December 1st, 2017 9:10pm
Everybody has felt this way! Everyone has a different way to counter this feeling. Being useful to others and talking about it and not isolating myself are the two best antidotes for me! The most important thing to do is realize that these feelings are /temporary/! If we fight through them, the sun always comes back out eventually!
Write down your long-term goal. then keep narrowing down the ways that will achieve that goal until you reach your short-term goal. At that time you'l know what to do in order to get up on your feet again.
Anonymous
December 8th, 2017 3:48pm
I make a mental list of all the people who would miss me if I were gone and I try to think of the pain I would put them through if I did anything to hurt myself. Then I make an appointment with a counselor to talk about my problems.
I think you should talk to someone about your problems. Maybe try letting our a little stress. Are you okay?
When I feel down and not worth anything I usually listen to music, read a book. I do it to get out of the negative loop. Also before bed, I usually count three things that were good in my day.
I reach out for support and I take some down time to do some self care and have time to reflect or meditate.
Do something small. Help someone, volunteer, take a course in something. Don't just think about your current situation, but about what you could be doing to be worth it. You can't be worthless if you are helping someone.
Rock bottom is an excellent, solid foundation to start building up again. You need to surround yourself with good people and be honest with yourself.
Look back at all that you have already accomplished and remind yourself that you are a stronger/better person than you give yourself credit for.
you are worth everything, don't say you're not. i can bet you that ur sweet, amazing, beautiful, etc. and we never really hit rock bottom... you will always be able to get back up even if you feel u have hit rock bottom.
I write in my journal - in the moment it helps me to process my feelings, I just write down whatever is in my head, my thoughts, feelings, worries and concerns, no matter how stupid or irrational they may seem. Later on when I've got it out of my system I read back on it and it provides me with something to reflect on. When I'm in a better space of mind I can see many of the issues that I thought were huge actually aren't that big. And I can start processing through my issues and feelings step by step rather than feeling overwhelmed and dealing with them all at once.
Anonymous
February 8th, 2018 12:21pm
Think about those in your support network. This could be family, friends, acquaintances or anybody really who cares about you. Think about what they would say to you if the knew how you were feeling right now
Anonymous
February 8th, 2018 2:17pm
A few months ago, I hit rock bottom, and was (am still am) dealing with all of this. During winter break, I often had no motivation to eat/drink/sleep/do basic daily functions, I often either woke up at 1am or slept at 1-3am, and I started to have episodes, as I was (and am still) experiencing so much emotional pain (that I would scream and thrash, and I would become violent, unfortunately, often resorting to punching myself).
Some of the things that go through my head when I’m dealing with this is that “life isn’t worth living…I can’t keep doing this…there’s no point to anything…(and) it’d be great just to die here…†and I know this makes no logical sense, but it’s what I’m dealing with, and it’s difficult to deal with.
So it'll take time to feel better, and it's frustrating, but you'll get there. I'd say just keep being immersed in your life, and trying to cope healthily. But this just depends on your situation and how you'd respond to it.
Anonymous
February 11th, 2018 5:43am
Turn to others for support, whether that be online within the 7 Cups community, or physically with family, friends, or a trusted adult. You are loved
Anonymous
February 11th, 2018 4:43pm
Remember to think of yourself positively. No one will ever be you, intricate and imperfect as we all are. The funny thing about "rock bottom" is that you can only go up. Motivate yourself, and do things that interest and please you.
As a quote to the movie Sing, "You know the best thing about hitting rock bottom? There's only one place left to go, and that's up." Remember this, it has stuck with me, and helped me through many situations.
Speak to someone! Don't allow yourself to bottle up these feelings and dwell on them. Always remember that you are beautiful inside and out. Things will get better, even if you have to walk through the rain to see the sunshine.
Look at yourself in mirror and realize that you have something to offer someone in this life. You have a role to play in this game called life. Sure you get tired of the pains, sorrows, grief, love, hate, joys and thoughts but it all works out in the end.
Everyone has those rock bottom hopeless feelings at some time but that doesn't mean that those feelings are facts! No one in this world is not worth anything and we each have so many wonderful things to experience in life! When those feelings and thoughts hit, counteract them with positive ones. For example, for every word that someone said to you that was cruel, think of a time when someone said something nice. You will see that usually, the good outweighs the bad and if it doesn't, think of those who have said negative things about you and discern those relationships. You deserve to be happy, loved and respected.
Anonymous
March 3rd, 2018 4:30pm
Just remember your breakdown is your breakthrough. Take this opportunity to rebuild your life on a solid foundation. You can, and you will shine through this.
I had literally hit rock bottom when I was in my college. I didn't know what to do or how to do and what next to do. So I just thought for a day or two and then decided that I will go back and learn so I could prove my self that I was capable of doing it. Once I took that decision everything was good for me and later I started enjoying my life.
Anonymous
March 31st, 2018 8:44pm
Personally, I would talk to someone, or contact a helpline. They can give you the tips and advice you need.
Anonymous
April 4th, 2018 3:10pm
Remember two things when you feel like that. 1. Your worth is not defined by your current circumstances, and 2. The only way out when you've hit rock bottom is up. No matter how bad things are, no matter what you might have done, you are always, always worth it. No matter how hopeless life seems at the moment, it can always change for the better. Take small steps to getting better starting with self-care. Once you stop feeling this hopeless, try to make a plan for dealing with things one a time in little steps. Hopefully things will get better and continue getting better.
Anonymous
April 4th, 2018 8:39pm
seek for help and tell you family friends about your feelings and what you can do, even talk one the phone using one of the hotlines or talk to a professional
When I hit rock bottom I always go to my dogs. they are always there for me and comfort me. they never judge me and always there to listen.
Express yourself to people. Put out all the negative in life. You have people around you who love you and your not worthless. You cant let yourself feel like that.
Anonymous
April 22nd, 2018 9:37pm
Take a step back. Why do you feel that way? Is the people around you, your situation, your mental health? Find out what it is and adjust your life accordingly, whatever it takes.
Anonymous
April 26th, 2018 4:15am
You pick yourself up and keep trying because in the end it’ll all be worth it. All the pain just made you stronger.
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