Tuesday, August 15, 2006 @5:03 AM
Have you ever wondered why everyone puts themselves down so often, while looking at others as if they were better than themselves? Well, it isnt very healthy to do this if you ask me... Today there's a purpose for me to post this, and i hope that this message will reach to those who are feeling depressed, distraught or just really stressed up because of tests, friends, even relationships. Please note that I'm not trying to pin-point anyone, but i'm trying to help them. Please don't be angry, I don't meean to embarrass or put you down. :)
I know of a friend who recently sank deep into depression. She even created a blog that showed her inner self. It fights with her everyday, not letting her have a moment's happiness. I remember her telling me that she wanted to cut herself after a history test, which i thought was a very foolish act. In her blog, she goes on to say that she wished death would arrive sooner for her.... that she couldnt see any thing else worth living for. Has modern society and peer pressure really created these individual's thoughts and behaviours?
There's another friend who feels rejected and mixed up inside. Though she puts up a happy front, negative thoughts and loneliness rages on inside her. She is a terrific person, always helping others, always a joy to be with, yet it's really sad that she goes through all this while thinking that she's alone.
Exams, tests, studies, peer pressure, relationships, all these cause so much unwanted stress and strains a person's self-esteem. Is this how the world has become? Everyone being so negative about themselves, thinking that others are better, more good-looking and cooler. Students feel pressurized to do well for their exams and tests due to the high standards they have set for themselves. It's not impossible to achieve the results, but haveing self doubt on your ability inevitably affects the way you study and thus, causes emotional stress and confusion.
At this young age where we are going through our teenage years, feelings for the opposite gender starts to grow as well. Maybe you managed to be with the person you like, maybe you dont... Some who don't get what they want bury themselves in misery, always wishing that their crush would accept them, yet nothing can be done. This gradually affects your studies and you tend to look down on yourself and think that u're not good-looking...
Though it is difficult to always cheer yourself up, remember that faith is important. Without faith in yourself, it is very easy to give up! Think of this, living in a world of despair, hatred and misery... isnt that a very cold place where hearts are hardened and no hope can be found? I'm sure no one wants to be in that situation. In every bad situation, there's always something good, something magical that peeks out... and that something... is hope. Hope for the future, hope for a new day, hope for yourself. It's waiting for you to extend your hand and grasp it. With it many things can be done, many things can be accomplished. What you can do for yourself and the society, you will do. What you cannot do, you need not do. However remember that friends are always there to support you, even if you feel lonely or friendless, think of your childhood, the group of people who always hang out with you. What about your parents? Yes, we all need comfort and support, we all need a listening ear to hear us out. Why not find that special someone. There are no strangers in this world, only people who you have yet to meet.Jojo
