What do I do when I feel like I've hit rock bottom and I'm not worth it anymore?

When I hit rock bottom, I look for anything to give me hope. It can be something as small as a new episode of my favorite show comes out next week or I have some chicken nuggets in the fridge for lunch. I try to find even the small motivation to keep going. I think trying to find just a spark of joy to keep the flame burning. Rock bottom is awful, no one likes being there but they say the best part of hitting rock bottom is knowing that they only way to go from here is up and that's what I always try to tell myself before making any decisions on what to do next.

Take a step back and think about your support systems. Who can you have a conversation with? Whether it be family, friends, or someone on this site. Sometimes reminding yourself that you have the strength to overcome this obstacle is not enough and there are people out there who want to support you through the crisis you are having. Think about how far you've come since the last time you've felt this way. Think about your goals. What is something you want to be doing right now. In a week? In a year? In five years? Find your reason and don't be afraid to ask for help.

Everyone has a place in this world. You have woken up every morning so far for a reason. You have purpose. Try to use words of affirmation. They work best when you look at yourself in the mirror while you say it and say it like you really believe it. Never say can't. Saying can't means you won't. The worst thing to do it talk negatively about yourself. Think about talking to yourself as a little kid, would you tell them that they are not worth it anymore? Probably not. But that little kid is the same person that you are today, so why should you believe anything different.

Take a look back where you started. Life may not completely happens the way we plan and expected it to be but there is so much more on the other side. Take a look at all your reasons why you ended in this path. Remind yourself the reasons how excited you were at the beginning, seeing how things will become success once you went through all of the struggles completely. If you're tired just rest hut never quit. Always give your best, and be better. Everyday is a chance to improve, take risk and fight for what you love. We can never predict how long we could stay on top of life or we could possibly hit the rock bottom but what we can do is to give our best the chance to always learn and improve.

I understand this feeling, I too myself have felt like this. It can be really difficult to get back up and fight and I truly sympathise with you for feeling this way. In my experience I decided to focus on all the things I wasn't very good at. Such as I didn't read a full book since I was a child and I completed it and felt truly happy. I think small goals being set could help. Sometimes listening to really upbeat and inspiring songs can help. It may be worth you looking at the growth path if you haven't already?

Have you considered reaching out for professional help? Professional therapists might help you work through issues like trauma, depression, and figure out where do these feelings of unworthiness come from, working it out and changing our mindset. Thoughts precede feelings, so it's really useful to figure out the road of thoughts you are going through that might be taking you to 'hit rock bottom'. Sometimes it's also really helpful to give ourselves a break and try to do some self care routine, doing something that makes you feel good like a warm bath, coffee with a friend or a walk in the park.

It is important to first acknowledge the feeling and allow myself to feel it. I think of it like a wave passing through me or like allowing myself the full rainbow of emotions. Then, time for self-care: a yoga session, a chat with a friend, a prayer, a nature walk. Just something gentle to help me process and get past. I also like to help myself with positive self-talk and with reframing my negative thoughts to thoughts that can help me move those difficult feelings. Finally, sometimes just petting my dog or hugging my daughter is all I need! A little bit of love from a special person or pet goes a long way to help me feel better! :-)

The feelings of hopelessness and despair are not easy emotions to live through or reason with. It’s helpful for me to take time out of each day for self care and self love. I also find it helpful to journal how I’m feeling so I can take what’s taking up room in my brain and heart and get it out into the Open. Meditation and prayer are other ways in which I’ve lifted myself out of the dark and into the light. Talking out my emotions with a therapist or family member or friend is also helpful so I feel heard, understood and supported.

I take a moment to meditate, and then call a family member or a friend who I know will not judge me on my feelings and will just listen to me when I need it. I tend to read a book or something to get my mind off what is going on. Sometimes I try and go for a run or exercise; other times I watch a movie that is a favorite of mine and I know will make me feel better. Other times I will try and take a bath or a shower because the warm water calms me down too.

Talk to people. Open up and really be authentic about what it is that is bothering you. Take deep breaths. Move your body. Eat well. Drink water. Take a cognitive approach and challenge your negative thoughts into positive ones. Everytime you get a thought that say's you're not worth it - say "I am worth it. I am desirable. I am worthy. I am wanted. I am powerful. I am strong. I am enough. I choose resiliency. I choose peace. I choose happiness. I choose myself." The things we say to ourselves in a state of low self esteem are important!