Sharing people's stories #1

Asking for help can be really scary. I was scared for a long time to ask my parents for help because I was worried they would think differently of me or freak out. At first yes they did freak out but only because they cared about me, they wished that they could have helped sooner. I was sad really often. I didn’t know how to make myself feel better or why I was feeling so horrible. I learned quickly that the people around you love you even if it doesn’t feel like it sometimes. Sometimes you feel so alone like no one will ever understand how you feel or what you're going through. Sometimes you feel like no one would care or notice if you weren’t here anymore. Sometimes you feel like you would be at peace if you didn’t have to stay. I know how real these feelings are and how hard they are to deal with because I’ve been there and still struggle with it more often than I would like to. Let me tell you, you are strong worthy and perfect, you know why? Because you are you, and THERE'S no other person like you. You are here for a reason! Take one minute to think about the earth. We are floating on a freaking rock!!! You are important you are here because the world needs you. You didn’t just magically appear you are here because someone needs you here. You are here because you have the power to make someone smile,  you have been gifted life because you are so special. Right now is hard, but it’s because you are strong enough to overcome whatever you are going through, the world is testing your strength, and you are going to win. Thirty seconds from now could be the best moment of your life. I want you to remember that. I remembered this when I was at my worst and often the next day was amazing. I would laugh at myself and realize that things were going to be okay. I know right now you feel at your worst you feel alone and trapped like you can’t get out. I want you to realize that this is your lowest point and that anything from this point forward won’t ever be this bad again. I want you to remember that you are in control of your body, your thoughts, and most importantly your actions. You have the power to make yourself feel better. If you feel sad I encourage you to go stand in front of the mirror and smile. Make goofy faces and compliment yourself. Look in the mirror and tell yourself you are proud. Proud that you are still here. Tell yourself how proud you are because you are strong. I know you're strong because this life isn’t easy its not always sunshine rainbows and butterflies. Some days are going to suck and that’s okay. Not every day is supposed to be perfect because without bad days you wouldn’t be able to fully understand and value happiness. I know right now is hard but you are so strong and I promise you your future is so bright. Go buy yourself a treat. Go work out and make your body feel good. Reach out to family and friends because I promise you, you are so loved. Someone here really loves and needs you. Someone here would be so broken if you left them. Someone here wants you to be happy and would do anything to make sure you feel better. I know it seems like you will never get better but surprisingly life isn’t all that bad. Do things you love and stop worrying about everything. I want you to breathe!!! Go to the beach, go blast music in your car alone go release a balloon of all your bad thoughts, go to therapy! It actually might help you! It’s not a weakness to ask for help it’s strength. Asking for help when you need it is NOT weakness it shows how brave you are. You are not alone. People care about you, and things will get better. I promise you they do. Stop living for other people and start doing things that will make you happier. Doing things I love has really helped me. - Anonymous