Talk it Out

When something really exciting or spontaneous happens we all are aching to tell someone close to us about our experience, encounter or situations and all hope to enjoy the happiness or excitement that the moment presented us with.

Why don't we share our feelings or concerns in a form of desperation for other people to know when it comes to feeling stressed or uncomfortable with any school related issues?

      

          Well for starters one of my biggest excuses was always that I didn't want anyone else to feel burdened because of me or in any way feel a tad bit of distress that I know I have caused. Another excuse was that other people wouldn't even care so I probably shouldn't even waste my own time trying to relate to someone who has no idea how I feel especially if I don't even understand what I myself am feeling let alone try to explain it to someone.

BUT... the truth is releasing all those thoughts and concerns can seriously help you more than you ever thought. 

And yes we ARE teenagers and are supposed to go through all these physical and emotional changes...of course, and we all knew that because in elementary school, probably 5th grade, they showed the funky videos or spoke about these changes and we were all grossed out or confused or found it hilarious but it still stuck with us when we entered middle school and saw a couple of the changes actually taking place. But something that I don't ever remember hearing or being spoken to about or even slightly mentioned is the stress and desperation that can possibly come with keeping all of our emotions bottled up. 

The hardest part of this one is finding your rock. And by rock I mean person. That one person who will keep you grounded and always be there for you when your about to blow away in the swift of unwanted and unsatisfactory emotions that can come with school. It can be a family member, a friend, or someone you're not really close to. OR IT CAN BE ME !! Because honestly haven't we ever felt like sometimes we can relate to or connect with people that we don't usually talk to and feel that sense of security and comfort in telling them personal things. 

Once you've found that person and have reached a level  of comfort... just let it out. Mumble it. Get tongue tied. Repeat yourself a million times. Contradict yourself. Just let the word and the feelings come out of you. Allow your brain to then make connections and form sentences and phrases that you find appropriate to describe your situation and standing point. 

And again, I really understand how hard it can be to begin trying to tell someone. But I PROMISE you that once you share your feelings or concerns with your rock, it get better. You feel better, you feel different. Maybe just for that moment but you allow yourself to rest your worries for a bit and feel freedom. Allow your self to receive feedback or advice and you decide if you ever want to put those into practice or not but don't be closed minded and think that nothing will change. 

And remember... You can get through this semester.