Skip to main content Skip to bottom nav

Why cant i handle stressful situations?

Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Feb 2, 2016
...read more
Probably because you not taking active measures to keep it under control. This can take time in learning how to cope.
Problems managing stress?
Take the Free Wellness Quiz
Gain insight & track progress for anxiety & depression
Talk to a Licensed Therapist
Online chat & video therapy at your fingertips
Anxiety Support Community
Connect & share with people who get you
Help keep 7 Cups free

Takes less than a minute. Keeps 7 Cups free for someone else.

A small contribution goes straight to keeping the community running.

Profile: PashT007
PashT007 on Apr 13, 2015
...read more
Stress is a lot to handle. Sometimes we are stresses because we can't handle the load thats on our plate. Put the most important things first and let the rest fall where they may.
Profile: Whisk
Whisk on Nov 2, 2015
...read more
Stress is a natural response to a situation that you don't want to be in. It is natural that we find it difficult to handle.
Profile: Elta
Elta on Oct 17, 2016
...read more
A lot of people have trouble dealing with stress. Some are more prone to chronic stress than others. The effects are numerous on the body and mind. It makes emotions hard to manage and thoughts difficult to control. Perhaps you can handle light stress, but major problems can be unbearable to most. It may just be that you haven't had the time to see yourself come through the other side enough to build confidence that you can handle stressful situations. Our perception of ourselves has a major impact on what we go through and how we handle a situation. Building confidence and self-esteem slowly is a process that takes some time. Yet, with more confidence, you'll find that you are able to adapt to things easier, and perhaps stressful situations will be easier to handle later on.
Profile: mjibarra
mjibarra on Oct 27, 2015
...read more
I think you can handle it but you just aren't sure how to yet! My advice is to take a deep breath and take small steps at a time to overcome it!
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Jul 23, 2018
...read more
Sometimes situations are over whelming and our body does not know how to properly handle it. It's not your fault but you must find a way to eliminate that stress and find ways to cope.
Profile: MountainHills
MountainHills on May 24, 2015
...read more
You may not be able to handle stressful situations because they are too much for you to handle all at once. Maybe try to break up the problem and solve little parts, to manage it easier.
Profile: Dreamz
Dreamz on Jun 22, 2015
...read more
Stressful situations are.. well.. stressful! So, those kinds of situations are often very hard for people to handle and it's okay if you have trouble with that.
Profile: hwwof
hwwof on May 18, 2015
...read more
It may be that you simply don't have the experience. If you reflect on each stressful situation, you might be able to find out different approaches you could try next time.
Profile: WeRhere2help
WeRhere2help on Dec 14, 2015
...read more
Maybe it's not that you not, But that you just don't know how. It's a very hard talent to teach yourself. You can do it with positive vibes and the right amount of support with medication if needed. also if you need someone to talk too, I volunteer.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on May 24, 2016
...read more
might be to stressful for you, might be to much going on already and you cant handle it, or you might have anxiety.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Jul 18, 2017
...read more
You may have an anxiety disorder that causes your anxiety to get worse and not allow you to think properly during stressful situations. Some people can take medication to help handle their stress.
Profile: Snakefoxbox
Snakefoxbox on Jun 13, 2016
...read more
Everyone deals with situations differently, some can handle it easier than others. It's perfectly okay and normal if you can't handle it at all.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Jul 18, 2017
...read more
You need support and people to help you until you can manage on your own. Stress can be a pretty big issue for many people but you need to find something that relaxes you.
Profile: endearingLion70
endearingLion70 on Apr 2, 2018
...read more
We have different ways of perceiving situations in our lives and sometime the way we look at a certain situation makes us stressed. One way to handle this is to learn different ways to calm yourself and a different thought process.
Profile: EchoEce17
EchoEce17 on Mar 8, 2022
...read more
You may feel like you cannot, but believe me, no one can handle your situation better than you. Believe in yourself. Unleash your power. Think about what gives you strength and motivate yourself. The only thing stopping you from going for what you want is a question mark on your own self "Self Doubt." Think of the reason why you want to get out of a particular situation you are in and I am sure you will gather the courage you have within. All you need is a push from yourself, and take the first step. The rest will come to you! He is preparing you for what he has prepared for you.
Share a Helpful Insight
Sharing helps others and its therapeutic for you.
0/150 Minimum Characters
0/75 Minimum Words