Reaching Out!

It can be very hard for someone to reach out for help when they feel low. Some have a large ego and take their pride very seriously and don’t want others to know they have emotions. These people usually don’t realize it but it causes a lot of unneeded pain and stress to their lives. It isn’t good to keep your emotions bottled up because then it is only a matter of time until they blow up, and who knows what would happen then. The best option these people can do to save themselves is to reach out.

Sometimes, reaching out to a friend can solve the issue. It is important to let your emotions out. Confine in a close friend and tell them how you are feeling. Even if it doesn’t seem like a big problem, it will still help you out. I know a problem I sometimes have when I reach out to a friend is I think I am bothering them with my problems. I imagine they have busy lives and have their own troubles they need to worry about so I shouldn’t annoy them with mine. I’ve recently learned that if they are a true friend of yours, they will be there for you no matter. They will be a person you can console in and they won’t feel like you are annoying them. Read one of my previous blog posts for more thoughts on reaching out to friends.

Also, there are people out there in the world who work for a living to help others feel good about them. This is where it is hard for people to reach out. Some people have a mindset in their head that if you need to see a counselor or a therapist then you’re crazy, too depressed, or are losing it. It shocks me that people would feel this way because if you need help, then you need help. I am not ashamed to say that I started going to therapy for depression when I was in 8^th grade. I was just 14 years old and I was attending a therapy session every week for one hour. When I was going through a really hard time I had to start going twice a week. If I never started going to therapy, I would not be the person I am today, or as strong as I am today. After sometime, certain circumstances made it so I couldn’t go to therapy any more. It was a hard transition, but I did okay. Coming to college I thought I would be fine. That wasn’t necessarily true so I went to the counseling center here at Eastern. I’m so thankful I made that decision. Everyone is so welcoming and kind. I love my counselor.

From a Christian stand point, there is always God. He is always here for us no matter what. He will never leave or forsake you. His love is stronger than anything else, and His powers will always overcome any obstacle you’re facing. 1 Peter 5:7 “Cast all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.”

If you need other support, do not be afraid to reach out. You will feel better and feel more in control of your life, I promise.

Keep Calm & Cope On!

Best Friends Forever!

“As we grow up, we realize it becomes less important to have a ton of friends, and more important to have real ones.” 

        Friends are the greatest. They are who you spend some of you greatest memories, accomplishments, and failures with. Friends are there for you when you need a “pick me up.” In many instances, I have depended on my friends for comfort and support. i know I wouldn’t be where I am today, or even who I am today if it wasn’t for the great friends I have.

        I have lost some of my greatest friends my senior year, and it was heartbreaking and really difficult for me to go through. However, since coming to Eastern I have found the greatest friends that I could EVER ask for. They have given me more love and support than any of my other friends have. I tend to believe there is a reason as to why everything happens. I know I lost friends so I can gain even better ones with coming to Eastern.

        The support I receive from my friends is tremendous. There have been several instances since coming to college where I have felt pretty low about myself. From past experiences, I have learned to reach out when I feel that way. I was hesitant to do that at first since I didn’t have a close relationship with anyone at Eastern yet, but I am so thankful I did. I put myself out there and received so much comfort in return. I will forever be grateful for all God has given me since coming to Eastern.

       Throughout high school I would often say “I have no friends.” Looking back now, I was wrong. I did have friends, but they weren’t always the best ones and didn’t give me a great friendship. I often felt alone and that I was putting more effort into maintaining a friendship than they were. It was hurtful knowing I cared more about the friendship than they did, but I learned great lessons from it. I learned how to be a great friend to others. Also, I learned when enough is enough and when certain people are not benefiting me.

        My advice to you, if you are feeling alone, reach out to someone. Make friends and become part of a community. Even if it is just one or two friends, you will feel so much better. Having a support system from friends is the best feeling in the world. Once you find “your” group of people or friends, grab them tight and never let go.

Keep Calm & Cope On!