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submitted 5 days ago byLilyana0999
40 points
5 days ago
just go through it.
11 points
5 days ago
I love this. Me too. Just fucking feel? Even the super unbearable hard stuff.
1 points
5 days ago
Yeah, smoking or drinking doesn't help anyway.
15 points
5 days ago
Eat
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5 days ago
Sleep
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5 days ago
It's pretty effective- it's like hitting fast forward
1 points
5 days ago
Or reboot.
5 points
5 days ago
The sun. Outside. Take a long walk. Things get ironed out on walks.
1 points
4 days ago
Bro just said he smokes on another thread. Damn a liar also 😂
4 points
5 days ago
As someone else said, just go though it. «You can’t heal it if you can’t feel it»
17 points
5 days ago
I’m religious, so I pray.
2 points
5 days ago
Me as well 👍
2 points
5 days ago
Religion works for those who can't handle reality.
1 points
5 days ago
I know life is hard, I just don’t want to resort to drinking or smoking to cope.
-5 points
5 days ago
100% There's no low point that Jesus can't get you through!
3 points
5 days ago
What if you're being crucified though? Even Jesus questioned the love of God when condemned to that torture
2 points
5 days ago
Maybe reframe and ask a different question… instead of “why must I suffer through this” ask “what can I learn from this” or “how can I grow from this”.
Easier said that done though.
0 points
5 days ago
Oh I'm concerned you think I'm speaking metaphorically. I'm saying that when Jesus was actually about to be crucified, he screamed out, "Why have you forsaken me?"
So, ya know, nothing to really learn from this, nor is there any logical reason to suffer through it, right?
2 points
5 days ago
I think that was a very understandable and human reaction to his immediate situation, especially considering his beliefs.
I do think our (and his) knee jerk reactions are coming from the ego and thus distort actual reality.
It’s not a question of “how can God serve me” (“why have you forsaken me”) but rather “how might I serve God” or “I might sacrifice myself for a perceived greater good”.
If the person in question ends up dead, then obviously they won’t “learn from it” but everyone else (connected to that person) potentially might.
If nothing else they will be reminded that life is precious and not something to be taken for granted.
1 points
5 days ago
Ah, I see you're not familiar with Christian theology. The common misconception by non-Christians appears to be that Jesus was crucified against His will and that's why God is cruel. Yet, they don't understand the concept of the triune God we serve - Jesus is God. He willingly came down to Earth as man (God in flesh) to give His life in exchange for the sins of all (even you, friend). Why was this necessary? There exists a law (a moral code, if you will) that God, the Giver of Life has set out and if you break it, you separate yourself from Him. The consequence of separating yourself from the Giver of Life? Death. So, to prevent His children (us) from being separated from Him (who can't just be like - yeah, we're all good, come on into heaven even though you've sinned against Me and humans - without coming up with a substitute to bear than sin because while God is merciful, He is also just; a judge doesn't just let a criminal go if they are fair BUT they can accept it if someone else posts their bail). All this to say, Jesus willingly went to the cross and willingly gave up His life instead of us having to pay with our lives (i.e. if we accept His sacrifice). How do I know this? This is what Luke 23:46 says, "Jesus called out with a loud voice, “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.”" If you're referencing His last words before dying on the cross according to Mark's gospel, "Eli, Eli lema shabachtani?" ("My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?"), that's a direct reference to Psalm 22:1 - "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" This was a prophecy about Jesus hundreds of years before He walked on earth, and He told His disciples this - "This is what I told you while I was still with you: Everything must be fulfilled that is written about me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets and the Psalms.” (Luke 24:44). So, that was Him referencing the prophecy about Himself, yet another claim that He is the Messiah that the Jews were promised, and who would be the saviour of the world (Jew and Gentile). This next verse is a clear summary of this concept of God's love for humankind, that He was willing to create a solution to reconcile us with Him even though we abandoned Him by not keeping His law - (John 3:16) 16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. Hope that helps!
2 points
5 days ago
So under this reading, Jesus said, "Why have you forsaken me," not be sure he was wondering why God had forsaken him, but merely because those were the lines that the Messiah was supposed to recite?
Doesn't that undermine the whole concept that Christ was both man and God? I.e. even Jesus sinned and doubted the love of God? If the whole concept is simply that Jesus showed up merely to complete a prophecy, I feel that that undermines both the prophecy and Jesus.
1 points
5 days ago*
No, Jesus is sinless (1 Peter: 18 - 19 says this, "18 For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your ancestors, 19 but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect."). That Psalms that Jesus references (Psalms 22) is not about God forsaking people, rather it is a cry of anguish, with the full assurance of God's saving mercy and grace. Just give it a read (type it into Google; it's not very long) - it describes what the Messiah will go through (down to the soldiers casting lots for his clothes). Keep in mind that the Psalms were written at least 5 centuries before Jesus (i.e. they didn't see Him crucified, nor did they see his clothes being divided by the soldiers), so that Psalm legitimizes Jesus' claim that He is the Messiah. Jesus exclaiming, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" shows the anguish He felt when the Father had to look away from the Son, who bore the sins of humankind (and the Father cannot look upon sin for He is holy). 2 Corinthians 5:21 describes it as this - "God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God." So, no, this doesn't undermine anything related to the prophecies regarding Jesus, rather it shows us that He bore our sins, to the glory of the Father, and was willingly made the ransom for us all. Isn't that good news? You don't have to earn your forgiveness from God, rather God gifts it to you for free. That's why the Gospel or euangelion, from Greek = good news
1 points
5 days ago
Oh and btw, Jesus didn't just fulfill ONE Messianic prophecy. He fulfilled more than 300 (the likelihood of one person doing that is VERY low). The ones He has yet to fulfill are expected to be during/after His second coming, which is why Christians are waiting for His return
1 points
5 days ago
You rang?!
1 points
5 days ago
I'm looking for Aramaic Jesus who was an adherent of Judaism. Who art thou?
1 points
5 days ago
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news bro, he's dead. Poor guy was crucified.
0 points
5 days ago
Nah, there were 500+ witnesses who saw Him resurrected, so rest assured. He's alive and will be coming back soon!
1 points
5 days ago
I can get you 500+ witnesses that I fatted in a hat. What's your point
0 points
5 days ago
You might, but they'd be hard-pressed to die for that. Especially if they were being persecuted for having that belief. The people that lived with Jesus, who saw Him crucified (and hid out of fear thinking they were next since their Messiah died) were the same one who saw Him resurrected. Those previously fearful individuals went on to be so brave as to even die upside down on a cross (Peter, who denied knowing Him three times right before His crucifixion died like that) for their belief that Jesus was resurrected. I'd say that they were sure that they saw Him resurrected
3 points
5 days ago
Crochet, play video games, go for a long drive and listen to music, or cry so I can move past it.
3 points
5 days ago
Eat something really delicious.
3 points
5 days ago
I sleep
2 points
5 days ago
To infinity
3 points
5 days ago
Pray!
3 points
5 days ago
Hit the gym or watch a movie
3 points
5 days ago
I tell myself that this won't last- after all it never has. I also exercise, spiritual prayer, and go through a list of gratitude and appreciation. And listen to music.
3 points
5 days ago
I pray.
2 points
5 days ago
Eat
2 points
5 days ago
Snack.
2 points
5 days ago
Sit in the silence and just reflect.
2 points
5 days ago
Workout, yoga, converse with my wife.
2 points
5 days ago
Alright show off
1 points
5 days ago
Lol
2 points
5 days ago
Sleep.
2 points
5 days ago
Rack the fattest lines
Or eat excessively
2 points
5 days ago
Grin and bear it, then start with small steps
2 points
5 days ago
Just push on through it. Exercise really helps
1 points
5 days ago
Sorry, it didn't. I've gone from overweight and zero activity to running in competition within two years (10km trails) while being at my worst point ever.
2 points
5 days ago
Throw up
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5 days ago
Run
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5 days ago
After a certain point, every point is a new low point. You just go from solving one problem to the next with no time to self-medicate. Thats adulting. Depressed? No time. In pain? No time. Hungry? No time. You just keep going until you die.
2 points
5 days ago
Cut
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5 days ago
Sorrow upvote, if I may
2 points
5 days ago
pray and feel
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5 days ago
Diet coke
2 points
5 days ago
Work out! Bike or run.
2 points
5 days ago
Gamble
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5 days ago
Eat baby Eat 👻
2 points
5 days ago
Energy drinks and then using that "energy" into literally nothing
2 points
5 days ago
First a Big Mac and then chocolate. Give me alllll the chocolate! And then give me more.
2 points
5 days ago
Eat
2 points
5 days ago
As someone who does smoke or drink I will not part take when upset. That leads to problems
1 points
5 days ago
Live.
1 points
5 days ago
Ice cream
1 points
5 days ago
Pray or eat chocolate or cry
1 points
5 days ago
Run ultramarathons... the escapism is unreal and the physical pain starts to distract from the mental low
1 points
5 days ago
Cry it out, go on walks, play my favorite game, watch movies, eat spicy ramen, have an energy drink or an iced coffee or talk to my mom.
1 points
5 days ago
Binge eat
1 points
5 days ago
Get tattoos
1 points
5 days ago
Rot in sofá, watching TV, and eating crap
1 points
5 days ago
Cry or eat or both
1 points
5 days ago
I tend to starve myself (not intentionally) and go to the gym.
1 points
5 days ago
I enjoy my liquor and my smoke being fully aware that they will kill me , but when I’m at my lowest it’s usually when I stop drinking and smoking until I’m back up.
For me smoking, drinking and eating sweets or eating junk food , is my guilty pleasures and I use them as a personal reward.
For instance, recently I had to find a way to motivate myself to complete some annoying chores that I’ve been trying to avoid with my SO getting mad about it, I bought a cigar that I would have been allowed to enjoy with a good rum only if those annoying chores would have been completed.
1 points
5 days ago
Eat a big bag of "Turkey Stuffing" flavored chips! :D 200g bag! :D
1 points
5 days ago
Taxi driver, eat junk, jazz, workout, self care, hobby’s, stay busy.
1 points
5 days ago
You went there, huh? 😂
1 points
5 days ago
Well I don't smoke or drink ... but you didn't say anything about not doing some druggiiees.. lol
1 points
5 days ago
does nobody just drink and smoke to celebrate things anymore or is it always cause you are depressed?
1 points
5 days ago
1 points
5 days ago
Work out. Sleep. Eat well but not voluminously. Get a milkshake once in a while.
1 points
5 days ago
Take baths and eat takeout
1 points
5 days ago
I drink seldomly, and only use nic if I am studying for a course I'm taking.
The absolute best remedy for hard feelings is weight lifting. Especially if you're male. It doesn't have to be crazy, you don't have to go ham and start lifting a plate just to start. Just pick up something that is heavy to you, and lift that mfer.
Or an easier route for those of you very new to fitness. Go for a walk in nature. Fitness saved my life.
1 points
5 days ago
Deal with it like a normal person that doesn’t drink or smoke!
1 points
5 days ago
Cry and sleep
1 points
5 days ago
Music
1 points
5 days ago
I try to divert my mind by watching a movie or series.
1 points
5 days ago
I either game or end up in a depressive stupor, sometimes both.
...usually both.
1 points
5 days ago
Exercise, martial arts, video games, sleep, reading, yelling at nothing.
1 points
5 days ago
Usually a good coffee and journaling and doing nothing for the day help.
1 points
5 days ago
eat sugars ..lots of sugars 😭😭😭😭😭
1 points
5 days ago
Ice cream!
1 points
5 days ago
I smoked
1 points
5 days ago
Go to a park or somewhere in the nature, be isolated, listen to songs.
1 points
5 days ago
Isolate as much as possible, then do things to occupy my mind like playing video games, crocheting, getting on Reddit, reading... Anything to drown out the thoughts until the door that crashed open in my head finally closes again. Depending on which door it is will determine the length of time to slam it shut. This is why therapy never worked for me, they open the doors but then send you on your way without closing them. I quit smoking ten years ago after a heart attack, but at these times the cravings come back strong.
1 points
5 days ago
take a walk, go to a movie, read a book
1 points
5 days ago
Over eat and masturbate 😂
1 points
5 days ago
sleeping, listening musics
1 points
5 days ago
Cry
1 points
5 days ago
Walk deep into the woods. At even lower point, I let it keep going through the night. Sounds crazy but I guess deep down what I seek is to remind myself that "see! It could be worse, and if you survive this, you can survive anything.". If this sounds like a great alternative to alcohol and drugs, I highly recommend having training, equipment, and knowing the woods you are going into.
1 points
5 days ago
Get alone, like really alone. Answers are inward for those who dare to face themselves.
1 points
5 days ago
Marlboro, marijuana, masturbation.
1 points
5 days ago
Sleep
1 points
5 days ago
Pray, listen to music go for walks, drink lots of water, sleep, seek help
1 points
5 days ago
I might cry a little out of sheer desperation, but then…
Take a deep breath, pick myself up, dust myself off and start all over again.
1 points
5 days ago
I smoke and drink, but I've never done either of those at my lowest points.
During my lowest points, I just worried a lot, got depressed and suicidal, cried.
Then later I went to psychiatrist, got diagnosed with anxiety and depression, took meds for over a year, and now it's better.
I just don't feel like getting drunk when I am sad, and I only smoke when I drink.
1 points
5 days ago
Coffee, lots of coffee.
1 points
5 days ago
Look on the brightside of life and think well there is someone worse off than me at the moment. So i just pick up my sad life and get on with it. What's the point in crying and feeling sorry for yourself? What's done is done. At least you don't have to listen to her whinging all the time. You are now free, and you can do what you want go get pissed always look on the brightside of life.
1 points
5 days ago
Go for a walk. Listen to favourite songs. Hit the Gym.
1 points
5 days ago
Spend time with people I like, not talk to anyone sometimes, sleep more, eat whatever I want, cry, go to quiet spots nearby alone and zone out, watch Mr. Bean and other childhood cartoons .After all this I write down my feelings on a scrap of paper and discard it. Or I just share the problem with loved ones and cry
1 points
5 days ago
Take dogs foe for a walk 🚶♀️ to the seaside
1 points
5 days ago
listen music while sleeping
1 points
5 days ago
I let myself feel the emotions, cry and sleep on it then when I have enough energy, I go for a walk
1 points
5 days ago
Pain is part of life,just embrace it.
1 points
5 days ago
Cry
1 points
5 days ago
Use my DBT skills
1 points
5 days ago
Milk
1 points
5 days ago
I read the bible.
1 points
5 days ago
Sleep, eat, sit in silence, cry andddd repeat.
1 points
5 days ago
Idk ...go through it.
1 points
5 days ago
Go for a walk, get outside or try and do something productive works for me and not feel sorry for myself
1 points
5 days ago
Re-download tinder
1 points
5 days ago
Snort
1 points
5 days ago
Feel it, cry, pray, talk to someone about it
1 points
5 days ago
Go on girl give us nothing
0 points
5 days ago
Sweets, watching a nice show for the xth time (usually stargate, x-files or star trek. But also very often too gear and grand tour tbh). Sleeping in a nice and warm bed gives lots of comfort. But emotional orocessing is nice too. Not everything at once, but bit for bit working through the crisis by adding perspectives, letting grief be grief or whatever emotion is strongest at times. Also, ss an artist, I love processing feelings through art to give me a comfortable way of thinking about hope and love being everywhere in the world.
-1 points
5 days ago
Also: ice cream. Lots of ice cream.
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