Major Hassles

The first major hassle in my life is my car. I bought it off craigslist with my tax return money and it has broken down three times. It is currently broken down and now I take the bus. I am grateful to have the availability of a transit system, but I live quite a ways from my work. So, my second hassle would be my long commute time. My next hassle is linked to the first two. It is time-consuming to grocery shop, go to the laundry mat, and do errands while taking the bus. There are countless tiny inconveniences that occur and I now notice all the little things that I have taken for granted. My fourth hassle is my college work competing with my work courses. I am required to continue my early childhood education through additional training hours.
Currently, my husband’s medical condition is the central stressor because it has caused a huge lifestyle change. I have extra responsibilities as a caregiver and the main income earner. This leads to my second deepest worry, which is gaining financial stability amidst a sea of medical treatments and bills that requires an adjustment in our household budget. As a young adult, it is not always easy knowing how to navigate through tough financial crisis’ because it is not something I have had experience with before. These additional financial strains have affected our living situation. We are looking to move into a smaller, more affordable apartment but housing prices are outrageous. As a result of these stressors, I was diagnosed with a major depressive disorder and have had to reevaluate my priorities. I started a new medication to help with the extreme symptoms, but it also has heavy side effects. I feel in a rush to get back to normal quickly because I don’t have time to be depressed, yet I know that is an unrealistic expectation. Lastly, I wish I had more time for my family. As I run back and forth between all my various tasks, I feel as if I am missing out on the most important part of life. The fun part that
Accepting or changing my perception of situations has helped me have healthier reactions. I do not discount or shove aside anything I am feeling. I allow myself to express my immediate emotions and then focus my energy on the aspects of my life that I can control. Moreover, I use appraisal focused coping tactics to analyze stressful situations, put them into perspective, come up with logical solutions and try to prepare ahead for the situational fallout. It is also comforting to remember that I am not alone in the problems I face and they are not unique. Researching how others have successfully weathered trials has also given me a broader base of coping