Things went horribly wrong. It was a real mess. We tried to {compensate|address the situation, but it was like trying to stop a blizzard with a spoon. We're still picking up the debris and feeling the impact of this disaster.
scenario Beyond Repair
This issue has spiraled out of control. It's a total disaster. We've tried just about everything to fix it, but nothing seems to function. At this point, it feels like we're doomed. Seriously. My {boss|friend|was absolutely furious. I attempted to explain, but it was no use.
The rest of the day was absolutely horrendous. Everything. I couldn'tfocus.
By the time I reached my destination, I was physically and emotionally wiped out. This day, read more this terrible day will be forever remembered as the worst day ever.
Things Went From Bad to Absolutely Terrible
It all started out badly with a simple mishap/incident/screw-up. But then it went from bad to absolutely terrible. A series/chain/cascade of unfortunate/awful/disastrous events unfolded/occurred/piled on top each other, leaving me feeling like I was in a nightmare/horror movie/comedy of errors. It's the kind of situation where you just want to run away and hide.