There are times when people start experiencing the “two sides of being human.” The first half is happy, excited to see their friends, and enjoying life. The other wants to stay in bed and not talk to anyone. When this happens, people will do anything to hide that negative side of themselves from the world.
Right now, I am one of those people. I try to keep myself together and persevere through the hardships that life throws at me, but it gets to a point where I want to break down and cry. But I look back on everything and I remember that it is okay to go through these emotions. I always tell myself that it is okay to not be okay sometimes.
Especially during college, a lot of students will begin to endure this. One day, they want to go out, party with their friends, and enjoy that feeling of being independent for the first time in their lives. The next day, they are overwhelmed with homework and studying for exams. They will endure this so much that they will push their feelings aside because they are doing everything they can to focus on the present moment.
I know everyone handles their emotions differently and that is okay. People must handle their situations in their own ways. One of the things I have been doing for a few years now is writing in my journal every time I feel something whether it has impacted me positively or negatively. No matter what you do that calms you down, do something that makes you feel comfortable.
One of the hardest things to do when it comes to handling the two sides of being a human is talking to someone about what you are going through. So many individuals were raised to not talk about how they were feeling because it can be interpreted as a sign of weakness. To me, it is not a sign of weakness. It is a sign of strength. If someone were to tell me how they were feeling, I would be glad to know they opened themselves up to me and gained the strength to talk about what was going on without being pressured to do so. Even if you are not that type of person, that is okay too. Always remember, do what is right for yourself.