how to rely on others

To make peace with what’s out of your control

What happens if I ignore it and do nothing?

Should I learn a lesson from this, or just move on?

How can I blame no one, and see this as nobody’s fault?

How can I be OK no matter what happens?

Here are some signs to know when to ask for help:

Feelings of Sadness or Hopelessness: If you find yourself feeling sad, empty, or hopeless most of the time, it may be time to seek support.
Mental Health Issues: Signs like worrying a lot, feeling moody or angry, or experiencing frequent headaches, dizziness, or stomach pain indicate a need for help.
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Dependence starts when we’re born and lasts until we die. We accept our dependence as babies, and ultimately, with varying levels of resistance, we accept help as we get to the end of our lives. But in the middle of our lives, we mistakenly fall prey to the myth that successful people are those who help rather than need, and broken people need

Brené Brown • Rising Strong: How the Ability to Reset Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead

In other words, human beings cannot live alone. It is not that we cannot bear loneliness or that we want people to talk to, so much as simply not being able to live, on the level of survival. And in order to “divide labor” with another person, one must believe in that person. One cannot cooperate with someone whom one doubts.

Fumitake Koga • The Courage to Be Happy: Discover the Power of Positive Psychology and Choose Happiness Every Day

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