Understanding How To Mitigate And Resolve Personal Conflict In Your Life From Addiction, Emotional Scars, Or Illness

By Jocelyn Davidson


Sometimes circumstances make just getting by difficult, and emotional, mental, or physical problems make things worse. However, there's hope for everyone. Understanding how to mitigate and resolve personal conflict in your life from addiction, chronic pain, and emotions can help you no matter what lies in your past, present, or future.

In affluent societies, people grow up with certain expectations, especially if they are middle or upper class. They expect happiness, a high standard of living, and personal fulfillment. However, things don't always work this way, no matter the material advantages. Although people like this are pretty much guaranteed survival (unlike much of the world), they often find that life is hard. We all know the cliche: 'Poor little rich girl'.

This is not the case. Affluent societies have high rates of depression, while people in an African village will break into spontaneous celebration when one day's food is obtained. However, despair is real, whether circumstances seem to justify it or not. Everyone must learn to cope with their inner turmoil as well as the demands of daily life.

Counseling can help. Statistics show that disturbed children benefit from one hour a week of therapy. Just having someone listen to them and offer help makes a great difference. Adults benefit as well, from group sessions and from one on one interaction with a skilled therapist. Loneliness is very real for many. Having someone to talk to can help fill the need for human companionship.

Emotional damage is as harmful as physical injury or illness. Children may grow up with sexual, verbal, or physical abuse. School is often a difficult time for those overly shy, with disabilities, or simply not accepted by their peers. Parents may abandon or neglect children in favor of careers or social pursuits. The resulting low self-esteem can make people unable to accept challenging opportunities.

Therapy helps people accept the past and the way things are at present. This is the first step to coping with reality. Even though childhood dreams have not come true, there are others avenues to contentment. Those with terrible episodes in their past have to learn to function in spite of them. Each new day may be looked at as a gift rather than a burden, if the perspective changes.

A strong spiritual life helps. Having a personal relationship with God heals many, relieves them of past hurts or mistakes, and gives them hope for the future. They no longer need to feel alone or overwhelmed when the creator of the universe is part of their support system. Many who have turned to drugs in order to escape past pain or to fill an emotional void find that the love of God meets their needs and gives them strength to overcome their addiction.

Unrelenting pain is a terrible burden, as are feelings of worthlessness or rejection. It's important for all to seek help, whether through a professional therapist, a pastor, or a close friend. There is help available, such as pain management, biofeedback, counseling, corporate worship, or joining others in charity work. Look for it.




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