Photo Source: http://foxs.pt/2pbMu1f I don't know about you but Rock Bottom to me is one of the finishing moves of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. Me and my brother are hardcore wrestling fans up to this date. Our mom couldn't relate to what is happening when two buff guys are talking smack to each other one moment and then beating each other sensibly the next. That is just the equivalent of a drama series to guys like us. I won't argue with you if wrestling is real or fake in this blog post. What we are going to tackle is the meaning of rock bottom in real life and how to get out of it. For me, rock bottom is the feeling of being at the lowest level possible or point in life. This can be related to the job you are in, relationship, finance, and many other personal things. During my time at rock bottom, I could probably say, I was the most unhappy person in the world and you wouldn't want to be near me. My eyebrows were bunched together and you couldn't see a glimpse of smile in my face. I could probably make a plant wither just by uttering some negative words onto it. That's how bad I viewed things that time. What made me go to that place was caused by a mixture of factors. In the end, I am glad I got out of that situation and I am ready to share my experience to the world. -- Disclaimer: I am in no position to be recommending that these experiences are the only way to get out of a serious problem in life. These are merely my truths during my darkest time and If you know someone who is in deep trouble, you should really call for professional help. Time heals everything At this moment, I can probably say that I have developed a positive attitude because of the lessons I've learned from my past experiences but I am also gentle when it comes to the topics of depression or hitting rock bottom. Many positive people can probably say "Suck it up!" or "You're going to be fine, life has something better in store for you." These phrases can probably work, but a lot of times, a person who's undergoing through such hardships in life cannot simply turn the switch in an instant. Time really heals everything and in my book, it is alright for you to dwell in your pain for some time. You need to take even just the slightest of action There have been days that I haven't taken a bath, shaved, and brushed my teeth due to the pain I've been nursing. It's times like these that you can easily spot a person who has hit rock bottom because they have stopped taking care of themselves. I realized that the slightest action I could do during this time will create a domino effect that could help me get out of this situation. The best thing to do is one of the mentioned above, mine is brushing my teeth because that is the first thing I would do if I need to get myself ready to face the world. It can be taking a bath for you first or shaving if you're a man. Whatever it is that makes you ready to face the world, do it. Share your problems with someone whom you're close with but don't over do it I am very fortunate to have a very understanding best friend. We may have differences in life but that is what's good in it because we complement each other. If you have a lot of best friends, it is up to you if you want to tell them all that you are going through in life but I highly caution you with this one. I may be wrong with this but some of our friends, mostly online friends, do not care what happens in your life. They might listen to your problems but it's just for the sake of having something to gossip over with their other friends. That is why I don't recommend posting all your drama on Facebook, Twitter, or any social media sites because it's not a journal of all sorts. Write your experiences on an actual Journal or Journaling Apps Writing is very therapeutic especially when you are actually doing it on an actual journal. Our brain becomes cluttered with a lot of thoughts especially during our time on rock bottom that is why it is difficult for us to think straight which can eventually hurt us in the long run if we don't take action properly. With the modernization of our world today, smartphones have apps that are perfect for our journaling needs. They can be stored online which are very handy for those of us who are always on the go. Be the best version of yourself After you've finished dwelling in the pain you are carrying, you'll eventually realize two things: You can keep going like this in the next few months or you can become the best version of yourself. The second realization looks much more awesome to me that is why I focused on making one good habit at a time and it has now become second nature to me. Just as I expected, this is going to be one of my longer blog posts. But don't you worry, I will be coming out with How to get out of Rock Bottom (Part. 2) as soon as possible. I am just glad to share my experience with you because not a lot of people have the courage to get their voices be heard out there. I was once afraid but I figured, a lot of people might need motivation during this tough period in their lives. Until then, stay tuned! |
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My name is Gelo Amurao. I created the Habit Whisperer because of my desire to help people improve themselves, by creating one good habit at a time. Archives
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