Things went catastrophically wrong. It was a real train wreck. We tried to {compensate|handle the situation, but it was like trying to stop a tsunami with a teaspoon. We're still picking up the pieces and feeling the blow of this disaster.
situation Beyond Repair
This issue has spiraled out of control. It's a total disaster. We've tried everything to fix it, but nothing seems to be effective. At this point, it feels like we're doomed. Seriously. My {boss|mentor|was absolutely furious. I managed to read more explain, but it was pointless.
The rest of the day was an absolute nightmare. Everything. I couldn'tthink straight.
By the time I reached my destination, I was exhausted. This day, this atrocious day will be forever remembered as an epic fail.
Things Went From Bad to Absolutely Terrible
It all started out badly with a simple mishap/incident/screw-up. But then things 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 throw your hands up.