Options Used In Overcoming Hurt And Pain

By Shirley Martin


There is no doubt that all of us have had to undergo some form of emotional anguish at some point in our lives. Close relatives, friends, spouses and all that we hold dear have the potential to cause us emotional pain. While we may not have the ability to control what others say about us or do to us we have the power of controlling how we respond. There are many different ways 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.

Take time to reflect on the situation. Let the events play out in your mind taking note of what role you and the other party played in creating the conflict. Ask yourself whether you responded appropriately in the situation and whether there is any different way you would have acted. In some cases, the feelings may become even deeper at this point in time. The important thing is to remain calm and to exercise restraint.

After the period of reflection you will be ready to meet the other individual. Many times, our hurt is the result of misinterpreting facts in spite of good intentions from them. Have a mindset that can readily accommodate divergent views so as to understand what it is they meant exactly. Getting a clarification means that you should be ready to listen.

Ensure that you avoid aggravating the strained relationship as much as possible. Getting too aggressive and argumentative is a sure of making the situation worse. Some people have the tendency of trying to force apologies. This is not advised since the apology is unlikely to be sincere. In the event that the person apologizes genuinely then you have to forgive them and move on.

You may not have the opportunity to meet the person that wronged you and seek reconciliation. All hope is not lost. There are a number of things that you can still do to find peace of mind. Try to focus on the positive things in your life. There are many other aspects of your life that are going well and focusing on the past is only preventing you from enjoying these things.

Take responsibility and stay in control of the situation. People who keep allocating the blame to other people feel worse and tend to take longer to heal than those who accept some responsibility. Remember that by taking responsibility you regain control and you can, to a large extent, determine what you feel about the situation.

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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