Some Ways Of Overcoming Hurt And Pain

By Shirley Martin


Emotional pain is often caused by the persons that are closest to us. Dealing with this challenge is not easy for most people. When not dealt with, emotional hurt can lead to a disruption of your life and may even result in major depression disorder. Having the skills to confront such a situation will go a long way into helping you find peace with your inner self and move on. In this article we look at some options of overcoming hurt and pain.

Appreciate that the process of dealing with this problem require lots of patience and hard work. The good news is that it can be done regardless of how bad your emotional wounds feel. One of the first things that you need to do as you embark on the healing process is to settle down so as to avoid impulsive behavior that is often destructive. Walk away from the situation and give yourself time before making any response.

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.

It is important that you learn to take responsibility of hurtful situations. Placing the responsibility on another person gives them the power to determine the pattern of your feelings. It makes it more difficult to let go. On the other hand, when one is fully in control of the situation they can determine what they feel in the present and in future.

Sharing problems is a step towards solving them. Talk about your feelings to someone who is willing to listen. Venting will help in getting rid of negative energies that may have built up over time. In addition, your confidant will not only give you their perspective of the situation but they will also suggest solutions that can work best in your situation.




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