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I'm Not Happy, I Feel Like I'm Crashing And Burning, But I'm OK With That

Knowing how to process your emotions is part of being a normal human

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I'm Not Happy, I Feel Like I'm Crashing And Burning, But I'm OK With That
Sara Radabaugh

The most dangerous state of mind is when your body is entirely depleted of all energy. It's an all-too-familiar feeling of exhaustion, weakness and absolute insanity. Sitting in a room full of laughter seems overwhelmingly too much at times. Numbness overcomes the feeling of being okay. We've all repeated the phrase, "I just have to get through today." Hopelessness takes control and allows you to collapse once and for all.

This isn't a bad life, but it is a bad season. It's okay to not be living my best life right now. In fact, I'm glad I'm losing my mind. It's reminding me to become more grounded in what I know best. Days full of never-ending tears are the ones that make me grateful that there are days like tomorrow. Tomorrow is like an empty glass jar. You can fill it full of anything that you could possibly imagine. Find the things that glisten and stuff that jar full. When it's overflowing, share it. Take what makes you have peace in your day and spread it. Be the reason that someone else doesn't have to have an awful day.

Days full of doubt need to be silenced with encouragement. Don't ever silence your mind. You are entitled to the way that you feel. The worst thing to do mentally is dismiss your worries. Learn to address your needs in an orderly fashion. Take them on just like your mom madly pushes that target cart through the grocery aisle. A doubtful mind is one that simply overthinks. Tomorrow will worry about itself, I promise. In the meantime, process your emotions and clear your head.

Days full of exhaustion are actually days you need to let your body rest. Lately, I am guilty when it comes to this one. Being busy is a drug that everybody seems to be on these days. Sit down, take a chill pill and just look at a wall. Trust me, it's not going to bite you and your forever running mind. It's okay to listen to your body. When your body is weary and calling your name like a broken record take this time to honor your body. It needs fuel and too often are we running on empty like we are on some sort of budge. I have news for you, you only get one life and one body, and you have to take care of it.

You, my friend, are not alone in this loud, buzzing world. I sometimes feel like I am trapped in a maze. Even if I wanted to call quits, I wouldn't know where to begin. Yes, I feel like I am crashing and burning, but I'm alright. I'm surrounded by arms that can't get enough of me. I have a sister that listens to my shaking voice on the phone. I have a friend who sits on the floor with me while I try and hide my glassy eyes. I have a lifetime to master these emotions, but today I am choosing to be vulnerable. This means healing is around the corner because there is security is sharing who you are to this world.

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