What to Do When You're at Rock Bottom

If you’ve found yourself here, chances are you feel like you’re at your lowest point—where everything around you seems to be falling apart. Hitting rock bottom is never easy, especially when you’re unsure how to get back up or where to even begin.

But what’s important to understand is that you’re not alone. Everyone has moments like these.

Whether you’re dealing with a break-up, addiction, or financial chaos, what truly matters is restarting your journey.

In this article, we will discuss some immediate steps you can take to ensure you feel better than yesterday as you slowly but steadily climb out of the hole.

Sit With Your Feelings Without Judgement

The very first thing you need to do is acknowledge your feelings. Open the barriers that have kept them away in your mind and understand what you are going through. You can also write down everything you feel to understand what is going on in your mind.

You could be feeling sadness only or sadness mixed with anger or hopelessness; it is important to accept everything you are feeling at this time. Once you stop focusing on suppressing your feelings, you can concentrate on important things like coping with them or gaining more clarity.

Identify the Things You Can Control

When you hit rock bottom, it is not entirely your doing. There are many things that might not have been under your control and lead you to this point. Maybe you lost your job and found yourself in a financial crunch.

In this situation, you can either sit and mourn about your job or start updating your resume and looking for new work. If there is an emergency and you need some cash flow, consider a healthier alternative to payday loans so that you don’t find yourself in a debt trap. When you stop thinking about things you can’t control, you will find it easier to make improvements to things you can control.

Be Kinder to Yourself

What if you were guiding a friend who was going through the same situation right now? You would tell them that it isn’t their fault they are here and that they can get better. That is the same level of compassion you should reserve for yourself as well. Encourage yourself by saying, “It’s okay to feel down; I’m doing the best I can.”

When you are kinder to yourself, you won’t fix all your problems. However, you will create an environment where you can find different ways to solve problems and help yourself heal. It will help shift your perspective to see problems as opportunities.

Uninstall All the Social Media Apps

We mean all of the social media apps. Doomscrolling will help you with easy gratification for some time, but targeted posts will also make you remember your own situation over and over again. When you temporarily disengage from these apps, you will have more mental peace.

There are also accounts on Instagram and other social media that use Tarot or Horoscope to give readings, which might give you false hope about certain situations in life. Taking a short break from these will also give you time to focus and explore other modes of entertainment.

Reach Out for Support

It is normal to feel isolated when you have hit rock bottom, but you don’t have to go through all of it alone. Your friends and family would love to be a part of your journey as you get back on track. You can ask them to be your accountability partner so you can keep them updated on your progress.

In case you don’t feel comfortable reaching out to friends and family, you can also consider taking support from a mental health professional. They will offer you tools, clarity, and a safe place to vent your emotions. Seeking professional help can put you on the right path towards healing.

Take a Break to Heal

When your life is falling apart, you are not expected to pick up the pieces from the very next day. To ensure that your healing journey will be without any problems, you need to give yourself time to breathe and gather your thoughts.

Taking a mental health break from a stressful situation is not about admitting defeat; it allows you to recharge and gain clarity on your next move. The break can be as short or long as you like. Just remember that you are giving yourself space for recovery.

Summing It Up

When you have hit rock bottom, it is natural to feel like you may never see the light. Always remember that it is temporary and that all you have to do is climb slowly. When you start taking control of small things and asking for support when needed, you are giving yourself the tools to help you get back to normal.

Hitting rock bottom is not the end of your story, rather, it is the beginning of your comeback legend.