Having Personal Problems

depends on what the problem is sweet pea. all problems look different from a distance. take bens ex wife for example, she doesnt look or act like much a problem from three states away. yes, i can be snide on only half a cup of coffee.
K. h.

Face the Grizzly, get them off of your plate. Those that dont concern another person forgive yourself for and dont look back.

I pray about them and listen for answers. i need to get better at the listening part.

Let them go, ignore them, deal with them head on, modify your expectations, pray about them, meditate on them......

I find talking to someone (like a therapist ) is the Best way for me to get Everything and Anything off my chest... someone not 'involved' or 'aware' of the situations, someone completely neutral. You can cry, laugh, scream, sit in silence. Has helped me through some pretty rough times. I hope things get better for you :-) GL
and it wouldnt hurt to write them all down and tie them on a big balloon and watch them fade into the sunset.....

For me, that depends on how much they involve others. Sometimes it's something that I need to work through alone. Sometimes I realize other people bring problems into my life and I limit my time with them so I have fewer problems. I like the balloon idea, and also talking to a counselor or therapist. They can help a lot, by helping you sort your issues, possibly finding the cause, and usually how to work through them in a way that's best for you.

put them in a jar? tie them to a balloon? kick them? bury them in the compost heap? take them to lunch? give them to someone you don't like? feed them to the cat? push them off a cliff? drown them? make some hot chocolate for them?
khairete
S.

A.:

Hello!

It all depends upon what those personal problems are:

Financial? Well, I'd seek help. It's always better to ask for help.

Female? go to my OB/GYN and let him/her know what's going on.

Friendship? Depends upon the situation and the person.

I do like the idea of writing it down and tying it to a balloon! That's good! Keeping a diary of your feelings is a good thing as well - it let's you express yourself how you need to.

Without having more information - it's VERY hard to tell you what I would do. But then again, I'm not you. I've not walked in your shoes so I don't know your past experiences.

Praying - being proactive and dealing with it - rather than sticking your head in the ground is a good way too. Ask your priest, pastor, rabi for guidance.

I hope all comes out well for you!

Cheryl

Sweetheart, you are not alone. There is a saying that might help: If money will solve your problems, they aren't problems. Sage words of wisdom don't heal disease, or feed a family, or make a house payment, or protect or provide for your children. Reach out for help-you would be overwhelmed by the kindness and generousity of strangers. If you aren't in a safe place and you have an issue with domestic violence-get to a shelter in your area. If it is financial-call everyone you owe money to and work it out directly with them. If it is addiction-call a hotline to get started with help-if it's one thing we've done in this country that allows the scourge of drugs-it's constructing facilities and programs to combat them. If your child needs help-there are free resources available to get them help at the finest hospitals in the world for children. Catholic Charities is also a resource-or go to the Catholic church in your area-they will help. I am praying for you, Dear-again, you are not alone-you never were. Feeling hopeless isn't being hopeless. Compile a list of the positives and focus on that. This is temporary.Things will get better-you have to keep trying and never give up! We (readers) are pulling for you!

Depends on how bad. Are they paralyzing your ability to be productive and happy? Then I would educate myself by googling the exact topic, seek counsel from a respected and trusted friend, mentor or therapist. You might want to consider joining a 12 Step program for co-dependents. They are free and they teach really important relationship concepts, so you learn what's healthy what's not.

And you need to spend time in prayer, in thoughtful reflection, in meditation, something that allows you find inner peace and strength and happiness.

Best of healing your issues.

My first response would be to pray. I also love to write in a personal journal. It really, really does relieve a lot of stress. When I write, I am honest with myself about what my personal problems are. Writting helps me to calm down and by the time I am finished, sometimes I have come up with a solution. If I haven't found a solution I am still in a better mood to handle them. If you haven't tried it, try it. And keep your journal hidden where no one can find it. :-)

I also like the idea of writting them down and attaching them to a balloon. Just think, what if they landed in someone's back yard, on their car or somewhere for someone to read. And they wrote their problems down, attached them to yours and tied them all to another balloon. And the next person did the same, so on and so on. LOL!! Just a thought.

Be blessed!!!

I second the tie them to a balloon idea.