Suffering is karmic and for this reason, suffering will not stop because you want it to.
Karmic debt is paid off by suffering, karmic debt is accumulated by traumatizing and inflicting pain and suffering on others.
Self Suffering is Karmic, karma was designed by the mind. This is why suffering is something you have to endure till your time comes to an end.
No amount of affirmations will stop it, Karma is a debt owed to hu-manity for inflicting pain and suffering on each other.
Each individual has traumatized hu-manity and now they're trapped with each other. (Karmic Tie)
Karma goes deep within the psyche, and it's this trait why people keep attracting in the same type of people and situations.