It's OK To Not Be OK | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Entertainment

It's OK To Not Be OK

Sometimes you just need to have one of those days.

30
It's OK To Not Be OK

Life is tricky sometimes. It really tests your patience and strength. People can be rude, disrespectful, and hurtful, and situations sometimes just do not work out in your favor. I've learned that in times of difficulty, it's perfectly normal to just feel down. There is not always going to be something that can cheer you up right away. Sometimes it's OK to not be OK.

My friends and I tell each other this all the time now. We all realized that, honestly, as nice as it is when someone is trying to make you feel better, some have to understand that some times it's just annoying. Sometimes all someone wants to hear is, "Wow, that sucks." To be a good friend, you don't always have to have all the answers, and on the other end of it, not everyone expects you to. Realizing that everyone has bad days is what makes us stronger and also what makes us human.

When recognizing that it's OK to be down, also recognize that dwelling on it is not good either. Friends may not be able to say the right things to make everything OK again, but being around them can most certainly cheer you up. The best kind of friends to have are the friends that you can sit in silence with and still feel comfortable. Find the people that can accept you when you're happy and when you're sad. This really does make a difference in the way you react to bad circumstances. Surrounding yourself with understanding people then helps you to become more understanding yourself.

Alongside good friends, music also helps heal. On a bad day, listen to some sad music. It's OK to give in and put your feels playlist on. Everyone has one whether they admit it or not, so don't be ashamed to crank up that Coldplay throwback and have a lax day in your PJ's. Music really does affect the way you feel, and the best thing to do is put on a song that explains your exact situation. For me, it helps me know I'm not the only person that deals with bad things.

And finally, when you don't want to be with friends anymore and you've listened to the same song on repeat for an hour, watching a good movie is a perfect way to end the day when you aren't feeling so hot. It's OK to eat a whole bag of popcorn alone and watch a movie that might make you cry! ("The Notebook" is always a go-to for me.) So put on your fuzzy socks and call it a night.

Although it may seem hard to convince yourself that it's all going to be alright in the end, it will be. It always will be, but in the moment don't be afraid to tell yourself that it's OK to not be OK. When we realize that we can be sad instead of trying to push emotions to the side is when we start to get better.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
friends
Photo by Elizeu Dias on Unsplash

If I have learned one thing in my lifetime, it is that friends are a privilege. No one is required to give you their company and yet there is some sort of shared connection that keeps you together. And from that friendship, you may even find yourself lucky enough to have a few more friends, thus forming a group. Here are just a few signs that prove your current friend group is the ultimate friend group.

Keep Reading...Show less
ross and monica
FanPop

When it comes to television, there’s very few sets of on-screen siblings that a lot of us can relate to. Only those who have grown up with siblings knows what it feels like to fight, prank, and love a sibling. Ross and Monica Geller were definitely overbearing and overshared some things through the series of "Friends," but they captured perfectly what real siblings feel in real life. Some of their antics were funny, some were a little weird but all of them are completely relatable to brothers and sisters everywhere.

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

11 Types Of Sorority Girls

Who really makes up your chapter...

2372
Sorority Girls
Owl Eyes Magazine

College is a great place to meet people, especially through Greek life. If you look closely at sororities, you'll quickly see there are many different types of girls you will meet.

1. The Legacy.

Her sister was a member, her mom was a member, all of her aunts were members, and her grandma was a member. She has been waiting her whole life to wear these letters and cried hysterically on bid day. Although she can act entitled at times, you can bet she is one of the most enthusiastic sisters.

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

10 Reasons Why Life Is Better In The Summertime

Winter blues got you down? Summer is just around the corner!

2001
coconut tree near shore within mountain range
Photo by Elizeu Dias on Unsplash

Every kid in college and/or high school dreams of summer the moment they walk through the door on the first day back in September. It becomes harder and harder to focus in classes and while doing assignments as the days get closer. The winter has been lagging, the days are short and dark, and no one is quite themselves due to lack of energy and sunlight. Let's face it: life is ten times better in the summertime.

Keep Reading...Show less
Relationships

10 Things That Describe You and Your College Friends

The craziest, funniest, and most unforgettable college memories are impossible to create without an amazing group of friends.

1602
College Friends
Marina Lombardi

1. You'll never run out of clothes when you have at least four closets to choose from.

2. You embrace and encourage each other’s horrible, yet remarkable dance moves.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments