Things went disastrously wrong. It was a real mess. We tried to {compensate|handle the situation, but it was like trying to stop a blizzard with a spoon. We're still picking up the debris and feeling the sting of this disaster.

scenario Beyond Repair

This issue has spiraled out of control. It's a total disaster. We've tried anything to fix it, but nothing seems to function. At this point, it feels like we're hopelessly stuck. Seriously. My {boss|mentor|was absolutely furious. I managed to explain, but it was pointless.

The rest of the day was an absolute nightmare. seemed to conspire against me. I get anything done.

By the time I got home, I was utterly defeated. This day, this atrocious day will be forever remembered as a day to forget.

Things Went From Bad to Absolutely Terrible

It all started out terribly 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 Very bad was in a nightmare/horror movie/comedy of errors. It's the kind of situation where you just want to run away and hide.