How do you cope with tough days?

Sometimes I have really tough days where I struggle with loneliness even if I’m surrounded my my whole network of family and friends, I feel like a burden, or I feel like my feelings are invalid and my motivation vanished. Luckily, over the years I’ve managed to muster up some techniques to cope with these days.

SO ~ I’m putting myself out here to say, if anyone is feeling low, or feeling lonely, or sad, or even happy about something, i am here, I care and I am a very good listener and friend to those who need me.

If anyone ever needs anyone to ramble at or vent emotions with, shoot me a message and I’m always happy to chat and help where/If I can!

I'm pretty my mental hp sucks and im probably hurting myself by doing it but i dont' do much at all. I literally do all the things which are bad for you. like comfort eating, mcdonalds, gaming sitting around lazing doing nothing and generally just enjoying myself in the things(minimal) which are possible and that i do like maybe even music once in a while

I cope by turning to Allah, my Creator.
Reading the Qur’an,praying and supplicating to Allah. Allah is sufficient for me so when I remember Him (my Creator), I do not feel lonely at all.

I try to do something positive eg help someone, reflect (reflect on nature at times too) and remind myself that this life is temporary and so will be my tough days. Therefore I just remind myself to remain patient and hopeful (although sometimes it’s quite tough to do so but God willing there’s good reward for trying)
Sometimes I talk to my mum or a close friend. I think I do approach some tough situations differently than other situations though but will always turn to Allah first- it’s just so natural for me.

“Indeed, he who fears Allah and is patient, then indeed, Allah does not allow to be lost the reward of those who do good.” (Qur’an 12:90)

“Verily, with remembrance of Allah, do hearts find rest”. (Qur’an 13:28)

I may find myself listening to this too once in a while:
https://youtu.be/fDZ85ETBAXY

Btw that’s really nice of you OP

I cope by looking at a yearly calander. Then I realise life is short because I feel like summer holiday was yesterday and get back to studying cos life is short

It’s those ‘stereotypical’ comforts that ground our minds in times where they need grounding and support, I like eating pizza and listening to the rain on the windows when I’m low for example.

Spending sprees usually work, for a while. Then I have lots of new things to briefly distract me from the yawning void...

A dollar a day keeps the depression away!

I have really unhealthy coping mechanisms, people probably shouldn't do this.

Really really tough? I might cry a lot under my duvet in a dark room or I would literally talk to myself about life OR have an even more of a tough day so no time to deal with anything

I don't cope.

That sounds wonderful! ⭐️

I can relate to that 100%, stay curious and hopeful about what wonders the world has in store for you, and everything will be okay again.

You’re alive and breathing, that’s coping, you’re doing well my love. ❤️

do it, this is exactly why im failing to keep up with my notes and feel like im failing uni already but it keeps me sane i guess instead of going out and stabbing my annoying flatmate uh i mean just breakign down and being a potato and pushing everyone away.