This topic is a great combination of several previous posting I
have written, everything from #12 Temper, #18 Money, #20 Stress, #30 Failure,
and #52 The Blues. So how is this different than the rest? Frustration is the
catalyst of all of these problems. I got to thinking about what ties these all
together because if I am ever to overcome these issues, I really have to get a
handle on the frustration I get when it comes to all of these problems. I don't
usually use dictionary terms to define my topic for the blog but, here's the
Merriam-Webster definition: a
deep chronic sense or state of insecurity and dissatisfaction arising from
unresolved problems or unfulfilled needs. As you notice from the postings
that I mentioned a minute ago, all of these can be filled right into that
definition. I think the word that bothers me the most in the definition has to
be "chronic". I never would have thought that 'frustration' would be
a chronic condition. The definition leads me to believe that being frustrated
is a constant thing...I would have to disagree. The only thing I see that might
be an issue is with my Asperger's and OCD because I might concentrate on the
feeling of frustration rather than doing something about it. If I felt
frustrated all the time then I'd already be dead from severe hypertension!
Sadly, this is a feeling that should never
be taken lightly because frustration can create serious issues which again, I
mentioned earlier in several different postings. I think we can agree that we
all get frustrated at different things for different situations. One can't
really say they've never been frustrated because that would make them a robot!
I have a feeling that some people may not even realize they are in a state of
frustration; if that's true then self-denial can be rather dangerous. One could
find themselves in a situation of either high stress, anger issues or worse,
suicidal thoughts. If the source isn't discovered, then the outcome could be
one of these possible side effects.
I wish I could say that there is a sure
fire cure to frustration, but I think I would definitely be lying; and if
anyone else tells you otherwise, then their lying too. Going back to the
definition, I think at some point we all feel “dissatisfied” with some kind
issue; whether it takes place at work, school, home, vacation, shopping etc.
then frustration will always be there. For me, the one part of the definition
that seems to match me the best would be "unfulfilled needs" because
if you've read in any of the previous blogs then you know that I've always
wanted to be a writer and for many years I've tried to get published, sadly,
with no real success. I haven't given up, but we're talking several years now
and not so much as a serious inquiry to show for my effort. I believe my
motivation has really been lagging so I think having this need never being met
has really been my core of frustration; nothing that my job nor college can
fill in the way that I had dreamt. Even among my own struggles, let me
encourage you to not give up. Frustration is always going to be there, but
don't ever let it take a solid root inside of you because eventually, we all
will get a chance to shine...some day.
Song of Inspiration [Check it out on
iTunes or Android!]:
Song: "Sick Of It"
Artist: Skillet
Album: Rise
Here's the video to the song I've recommended! I realize when you're frustrated you can get 'Sick of It'!
To anyone who has play the video game 'Duck Hunt'
