This is only what I'm interested in so my opinion. It's very hard to stay emotionally strong but I do kundalini yoga on a site called Life Force Academy. I practice breathing techniques too, sometimes Wim Hof... sometimes others. Wim Hof I do a little bit more. Meditation and there's something called death meditation practices too although I haven't checked those out..

If you do wim hof breathing though, it's not good in any place that you could die in like the tub for instance. It's not dangerous except maybe with some conditions but doing it in places you could pass out is bad.

With meditation, I haven't actively been doing it but kind of want to work up to it. Monks lit themselves on fire and stood stoic AF doing it. It's really bad they died in the first place but if that's what meditation achieves then I want what they had haha. Not that I want to do what they did but science does show weird states that happen with it.

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Also some books that helped me were:

David Hawkins is pretty great but he's better listening to on audiobook to be honest. I put him here because he basically introduced me to acceptance therapy.

https://www.amazon.com/Letting-David-Hawkins-M-D-Ph-D/dp/1401945015/

The Puppet Masters Bible is very expensive, right now it's on sale but I feel like it's worth it from the sample I read. I plan on getting it later. I mainly put it here not because you want to manipulate others but knowing how others think and when you're being played simply is a start to letting "you" be in control of your own life because I know that sometimes feeling out of control is what gets you more so than emotions. So I feel like it's well worth... getting on sale at least.. because it is very expensive otherwise. But worth putting here:

https://tomwalker.com/products/puppet-masters-bible

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The reason I put those here is because I kind of feel like knowledge is power and sometimes the best thing you can to is arm yourself.

Staying strong in emotionally hard times can be challenging, but there are several strategies that can help. Here are some of them:

Allow yourself to feel your emotions - it's essential to acknowledge and accept your feelings, rather than suppressing or denying them.
Practice self-care - take care of your physical and emotional needs by getting enough sleep, eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly, and engaging in activities that bring you joy and relaxation.
Reach out for support - talk to friends, family, or a therapist about your feelings and concerns.
Focus on the present moment - try not to worry about the future or dwell on the past.
Practice mindfulness and meditation - these techniques can help you stay grounded and centered in the present moment.
Set realistic goals and priorities - break down large tasks into smaller, manageable steps, and focus on making progress one step at a time.
Develop a growth mindset - view challenges as opportunities for growth and learning, rather than threats to your ego or well-being.
Practice gratitude - focus on the things you're thankful for, rather than dwelling on negative thoughts or circumstances.

Remember that it's okay to not be okay, and it's normal to struggle during difficult times. By using these strategies and being kind to yourself, you can build resilience and navigate challenging emotions with greater ease.

I am learning to rely less on other people for comfort and be my own comfort... It's not easy but it's doable.

Don’t know if I actually stay strong in all honesty. Think I kind of crumble internally but still present myself as someone who moves forward carrying the weight that no one else knows the truly crippling effects of. Everything in this life and world keeps moving forward regardless so I figure I might as well try to keep up the best I can.

I remember a piece from my favorite poet. It reminds be I’d know nothing of joy without knowing sorrow. There’s a lot more to it, but that’s the gist

After 66 years of going through it all, being my own worst enemy, and still surviving, I just quit worrying about it.
Bad things happen, it's just part of life. If they don't kill you, life goes on.
I focus more on the good I see in iving.

You are stronger than you think you are. It is not easy I know.

I've always got things planned for the future and tend to look ahead to those things rather than dwelling on something you know you can move on from.

medication lol

Acceptance

I don't 🤔

Good friends
Somewhere to vent

I ask myself the same question.

Its getting harder every day.😷

You accept your emotions and build up the scar tissue, which makes you stronger

Not easy

By knowing that someone would kill to be in my position, no matter how bad I think it is.

As a guy we are taught to from birth.