Giving up on life, or suicide, is always an option.
Gasp…
I certainly know what hopelessness feels like.
But there’s a difference between being hopeless and helpless.
If you’re feeling hopeless, that’s OK, it’s natural and something many people go through. But you’re not helpless.
Regardless of your circumstances you always have the option to ask for help, no matter what you’re going through. It’s narcissistic to think no one understands.
Some common reasons people avoid asking for help:
- We’re not aware we need it
- Fear; we see asking for help as a sign of weakness or we’re embarrassed to admit we need help
- Subconsciously we deserve to be miserable
- We’re not desperate enough