We've all been there. We've all had bad days and worse days. There are times when all hope is lost, and the only feeling at the moment is pain. Straight pain. For reasons unique to all of us, things just don't go our way and we're simply devastated.
Though, that's life. Life isn't meant to be perfect and all wonderful. Sadness is much as an emotion as is happiness. It's a part of us, and we have to accept it. Here's how.
1. Release
Sadness and pain make us do things whether it involves crying, punching, whatever. The important thing is to express your emotion. That's how you fully accept the situation.
The tears, the anger, the disappointment. Let it all out. Doing so may look and feel horrific, but it'll open you to peace, clarity, and reason.
2. Vent
After letting out your emotion, there will be feelings which will require a conversation to be let out. You need someone to help you with this. It'll have to be someone you trust whether it be a family member, a close friend, or even prayer.
Regardless, it is important to discuss your feelings with somebody. Even if you're not ready to share them, it's important to not be alone.
3. Rest
At this point, you're going to be exhausted from what you've just been through. It's time to relax and let your mind and body heal. No matter what happens, you still have responsibilities and things that require your attention.
You need to be ready. Yes, it will be hard to sleep, but it is not impossible. It can and will be done.
4. Learn
It's going to be difficult to remember the situation of why you're in pain. You don't want to relive that moment again, but the only way out is through. It's important to reflect on what happened and learn from it.
When you learn from it, you will know how to prevent it from happening again, and when another painful situation arises, you'll be ready.
5. Embrace
When you learn something, there's opportunity. When there's opportunity, anything is possible. The road ahead will be long and hard, but with the experience under your belt, you'll be capable of tackling new situations.
Going through pain is a horrible feeling, but once that feeling ends, the pain is now yours to command. Use it to make you happy again.
Everything is going to be alright.