How do you cope with emotional turmoil?

[McHaven]

So, I'm not in the best place in my life at the moment. I won't go into detail but in short, everything feels like it sucks.

I'm coping by drinking, even though I know the risk of alcoholism in my family.

How do you cope?

[rr5025]

Same place man. I wouldn't drink, it only makes **** worse for me.

[superfunk47]

Counseling. Seriously. It doesn't make you crazy, it just means you've got **** in your life that you could stand to talk about with someone. And who better than a pro? There's resources out there. Stop drinking, get some help with your problems so that you can get on with your life.

[arbitrary]

generally talking to people helps me the most. That and music.

[jmattbassplaya]

It's ironic, I actually considered posting something on the lines of this topic not even a week ago as I too was going through a rough patch.

Best advice I can give is if something is bad then fix it. Need money? Get a job, downsize, learn to live on a smaller income. Someone giving you problems? Talk to them, try to work it out, and if you can't then remove them from your life. Depressed about life and hard times? Go out and try something new, work out, eat better, and don't dwell on things you can't change. Instead, fix the things you can and do whatever it takes to make you happy and feel fulfilled (and this is important) on your own. Don't ever feel like you need someone else to make you whole.

[stratovani]

Talk to someone. Preferably someone you trust and who won't BS you. The truth might hurt but it will set you free!

[McHaven]

I will say I have an appointment with a counselor for this next week. So, I'm not just a hopeless alcoholic :P

[tigerbass]

I'm in a similar boat as well. The best thing to do is keep a clear head. Although alcohol is supposed to numb you, I oftentimes feel it intensifies things.
Jmattbassplaya also had alot of very solid advice.

[DLKasim]

Martial arts worked for me. If you're frustrated about something, it's hard to find a better stress reliever than punching and kicking a heavy bag or pads. Or, as you progress in your learning, another person (with their consent of course).

[rr5025]

Originally Posted by superfunk47

Counseling. Seriously. It doesn't make you crazy, it just means you've got **** in your life that you could stand to talk about with someone. And who better than a pro? There's resources out there. Stop drinking, get some help with your problems so that you can get on with your life.

I'm gonna go down this route myself.

[Thunderscreech]

Invite a close friend you trust over for a beer or two (limit yourself) and then just get the lead out. Counseling helps too, as I don't know what your situation is. Those two things usually help me, but I swap out drinking for other activities. Don't fall down the slippery slope.I'll be intentionaly vague here too, because beating an old microwave up with 2x4s while listening to Limp Bizkit isn't one of the activities I usually tell people about.

[Hutzbordello]

Black Flag, Minor Threat, Bad Brains and Bass


kidna of all u need

[McHaven]

Originally Posted by Thunderscreech

Invite a close friend you trust over for a beer or two (limit yourself) and then just get the lead out. Counseling helps too, as I don't know what your situation is. Those two things usually help me, but I swap out drinking for other activities. I'll be intentionaly vague here too, because beating an old microwave up with 2x4s while listening to Limp Bizkit isn't one of the activities I usually tell people about.

Does it still work if I substitute SOAD for Limp Bizkit?

[Thunderscreech]

Originally Posted by McHaven

Does it still work if I substitute SOAD for Limp Bizkit?

yes. absolutely. Iron Monkey works just as well, too, but don't listen to it while shooting heroin or else you'll turn into Phil Anselmo.

[Mike M.]

As others have said, talk to a pro or even a friend, Just getting it out can help.

Drop the booze. Trust me, it ain't gonna get you anywhere. Been there, done that and quit that. Best to think things thru with a clear mind instead of masking over it. Not knowing your exact circumstances, don't forget to give time a chance. It's the best healer.

May God be with you.

[Yakob]

I cope by playing loud, angry music on my bass, or listening to loud, angry music while riding my bike. I talk to my psychologist, I talk to my friends. I go to a local show and mosh until I'm dripping sweat and can't stand up.

I'd say drop the booze man, it's not gonna help. If anything, the lack of clarity and control from drinking will make you more miserable.

[jive1]

There's an old Korean saying:

"Sharing your grief cuts it in half. Sharing your joy, makes it double."

[Tommygunn]

Bass.

[5StringBlues]

I hang out in the Stereotype thread and lash out at unsuspecting TB'rs. And Smerb.



+1 on cutting out the drinks.Do something physical.

[Munjibunga]

Originally Posted by McHaven

So, I'm not in the best place in my life at the moment. I won't go into detail but in short, everything feels like it sucks.

I'm coping by drinking, even though I know the risk of alcoholism in my family.

How do you cope?

That's pretty much the worst thing you can do. It's not coping at all. It just adds another layer of suckiness. Talk to somebody, whether it's a close firend or a professional.