Clay Jars Journey

Think before you belittle someone: you never know what they could be experiencing alone.

If you were me; you’d realize you can’t explain it. You’d know getting out of bed takes a lot of will power. You’d understand being the ugliest in the room. You’d feel the anxiety of fear and worry to let someone down. You’d be overwhelmed with the emptiness of purpose. You’d think a lot about death. You’d learn how to put a smile on and hold tears off. You’d know how much work it takes. You’d want your loved ones to know that it’s not their fault. You’d become angry because you can’t understand. You’d count your blessings and feel selfish. You’d be restless yet numb. You’d think what it would be like to feel normal. You’d figure others sense the constant struggle of your thoughts. You’d understand it’s uncontrollable. You’d wonder how anyone could ever love you. You’d know what happiness is like but not for long. You’d judge yourself more in a day than others would in a lifetime. You’d pretend to get by. You’d constantly over think every situation. You’d have moments of purpose, then amnesia of any self worth. You’d seek balance. You’d know you aren’t alone but also that no one understands. You’d panic from dooming stress. You’d think sometimes you deserve it. You’d be ashamed and embarrassed. You’d be happier to suffer alone. You’d see why nobody needs to know.

You’d might want to read this.

You are not me but you may feel or have felt like I do. We are NOT alone. Millions of us struggle with different types of depression everyday. No matter how mild or severe your symptoms may be; find help. Mental illness deserves the same attention and respect as physical diseases do. Those of us who share this mental connection can provide a great support system for one another. It is important for us to bring awareness to ourselves and others about the struggles of mental stability. We are not the weak outcast of society, we are stronger than we realize. We fight ourselves everyday, but we are NOT the problem. Let’s fight to be a voice; more importantly a loving ear. As adults, we must set an example for children and teens who feel they too carry the worry of the world on their shoulders. If we begin to be more open of the ailments we experience alone, together our loads will become much less.