Options Used In Overcoming Hurt And Pain

By Shirley Martin


Emotional pain is something that many of us, if not all have had to endure at one point or the other. The source of the hurt is often an intimate partner, a close relative or friend. The unfortunate thing is that when not dealt with, this feeling has the potential to destroy all the aspects of our lives. There are a number of things that we can to help us with overcoming hurt and pain.

Often times, the process of healing requires time. Depending on your level of resilience, you may need a few days, weeks or even years. Be ready to work patiently towards becoming your former self. If you find yourself in a situation that appears to be headed towards emotional heartache, make a point of getting out of it. Let things cool off and avoid acting on impulse as this is likely to aggravate the situation.

The next task is to take part in a moment of reflection. You should think deeply about the events that took place before and during the moment that led to your current feelings. What role did you play and is there a different way you would have acted? Are you really justified to be upset? In some cases, answering these questions may provoke pain and more hurt. This notwithstanding, you need to remain calm.

If from your reflection you feel that you have been wronged, you need to plan on how you will meet the other person. There is a chance that you could be misinterpreting the whole situation so getting a clarification is perfectly in order. You need to be open to all the possibilities and be ready to accommodate the views and intentions of the other individual.

Do not aggravate a situation that is already strained. You need to think carefully before you say anything and try as much as possible not to be aggressive or argumentative. Forcing an apology is not advised as it rarely works. In any case, some may apologize but this is not likely to be genuine. For those that chose to do it out of their own volition, forgiving and forgetting should be the objective.

In some situations, getting the opportunity to sort out the differences may be too difficult due to the hostility of the person involved or if getting to them is not practically possible. If you find yourself with such a challenge, there are still several other things that can be done. One of them is to shift focus and to think about the positives in our lives rather than the negatives.

Accepting responsibility is another measure that you also need to consider. The hurt that people feel tends to be worse when they consider other people to be solely responsible for their problems. It helps to accept responsibility for the events that led to your current situation. It is only when you take full control that you can dictate what you feel now and in future.

Surround yourself with people who have a positive mindset. Sharing your experience with a close friend will go a long way in helping you overcome the heartache. The friend will help you analyze the situation from different perspectives and may even suggest to you solutions that you can use.




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