There’s just something that scares me about opening up to someone. A feeling of discomfort, of overthinking, of hurt. And usually these feelings stop me from talking to others or getting the help I really need.
For me personally, I hate being a problem to other people. I know everyone’s dealing with their own problems, and I don’t want others – especially the ones I love the most – to worry about me or deal with my problems, while also worrying about themselves.
This morning, I opened up to my friend about some personal things that are going on in my life. She told me some great advice, and through our talk, she also opened up to me too.
We both deal with mental issues, and through our talk, I realised how even the loudest and most confident of people have their own hardships and insecurities. No matter how strong someone looks or acts, we normally don’t see the vulnerable side of people.
There was something my friend said that really hit me: Nothing is temporary.
Knowing that the sadness, the hardships, the pain – knowing that all the bad things are only temporary makes me feel more braver to keep going. But I also know that all the good things are temporary too. My friends, my family, even my time on Earth.
And I guess, knowing this makes me even more sad and scared.
Opening up to someone else is scary. But so is life. You’ve got to be honest with yourself and with the people you care about, because otherwise you will end up straining your relationships with others and even with yourself. Everything may not be completely alright after talking to someone, but I promise you, everything will seem just a tad bit better.