The Voice Inside My Head | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Health and Wellness

The Voice Inside My Head

Waking up is hard knowing everyday will be the same.

24
The Voice Inside My Head
Scandallas.wordpress.com

At 9am my alarm goes off. As I reach over the my nightstand to turn off my alarm a sigh escapes my throat.

I get out of bed and go to my closet to get dressed. I look in the mirror at the outfit I paired together.

Why am I so fat? These jeans make my thighs look huge and this cardigan makes me look disgusting.

I decide to wear leggings and a sweatshirt. Next I sit at my desk to do my makeup. As I sit in front of my mirror I stare into my reflection.

Look at all of that acne. I look disgusting. There's not enough makeup in the world to make me pretty.

When I finish piling foundation on my face to cover my imperfections I check my social media.

Why can't I be as pretty as her? Why can't I be as skinny as her?

At 10:30am I leave to go to the dining hall before my first class. When I arrive, I look around at all of the food options.

Are you seriously considering eating that? Do you not know how many calories are in that? Do you want to be fat and disgusting forever?

I end up settling on a simple glass of water.

As I walk to my class I see countless amounts of stunning girls.

Why can't you be like her? Oh that's right, because you have no self control.

I go through my classes trying to ignore the thoughts that invade my head. After I complete my classes for the day I meet up with my friends.

Goodness, you really are the ugly, fat friend. No wonder guys never take a second glance at you. I mean, why would they? You're nothing special.

These thoughts continue to flood my mind all night. I see at cute guy walk by at a party.

Don't even think about talking to him. He will just laugh with his friends about how ugly you are. Guys don't even pay attention to girls like you. Just sit in the corner and stare at your phone. No one will even notice you're gone anyways.

When the clock strikes 2am, I lie to my friends and tell them I'm tired. We leave the party and head back to campus. When I get back to my dorm, I go to the bathroom to take off my makeup.

I look at my reflection in the mirror.

Why are you so ugly? That guy you thought was cute was probably repulsed by your appearance. Why do you even try to put on makeup just so you can barely pass for a 4/10? You may as well give up.

A tear escapes from my eye, but I quickly brush it away and pull myself together. I leave the bathroom and head back to my room.

My roommate asks about my day as I get into bed. I tell her it was just the usual and that I'm exhausted. We say goodnight and turn off the lights. As I lay in bed my mind goes a thousand different directions.

You probably failed that history exam. You're a failure anyways. You literally have no talents. Nothing makes you special. I don't even understand why you're here. No one would miss you if you suddenly disappeared. I mean, you're not really important to anyone other than family and that's only because they seem obligated to give a crap about you. All you are is wasted space.

Eventually I drift off to sleep.


At 9am my alarm goes off. As I reach over the my nightstand to turn off my alarm a sigh escapes my throat.


Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Student Life

How To Prepare For The Library: Finals Edition

10 ways to prepare for finals week—beginning with getting to the library.

288
How To Prepare For The Library: Finals Edition
Photo by Clay Banks on Unsplash

It’s that time of year again when college students live at the library all week, cramming for tests that they should have started studying for last month. Preparing to spend all day at the library takes much consideration and planning. Use these tips to help get you through the week while spending an excessive amount of time in a building that no one wants to be in.

Keep Reading...Show less
girl roommates
StableDiffusion

Where do we begin when we start talking about our roommates? You practically spend every moment with them, they become your second family and they deal with you at your best and at your absolute worst. They are there to make you laugh just a little harder, cry a little less and make each day a little better. We often forget to thank them for the little things that they do to make college even a tiny bit easier and more fun. This list of 26 things are what you should thank your roommates for right this minute and every day that you live with them.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

20 Thoughts While Studying For Finals

I may or may not be stressing right now.

1476
Thoughts While Studying For Finals
StableDiffusion


That time of the semester has arrived once again, finals. The worst week ever. Who thought it was a good idea for all your classes to have exams all in the same week? Definitely not me. Here's 20 thoughts you may have studying for finals.

Keep Reading...Show less
Entertainment

Disney magic for New Year!

The "Happiest Place on Earth" has a lot of characters with some pretty great advice.

6481
Disney magic kingdom castle on new years
StableDiffusion

Disney movies are well known and very popular in today's world. Although many people appreciate the plot and the storyline, not many people appreciate the wisdom these characters possess. Every Disney movie has unique advice that can be applied to everyday life. Here are 11 Disney quotes to help start your New Year off right:

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

40 Gift Ideas for the Indecisive

It's a time of love, family, memory-making, and gift-giving. But also a time of stressing over the perfect gift.

120602
Christmas gifts around a tree
StableDiffusion

It's officially December. There is less than a month of 2024, and I still feel like yesterday was summer. Now comes the merriest time of the year, the Christmas season.

Everyone has been waiting for this time of year since mid-October (which is way too early, in my opinion) or before. It's a time of love, family, memory-making, and gift-giving. A lot of times when I ask friends and family what they want, I get a lot of "I don't know" or "I don't care."

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments