rakshitagahlot

There are days when you feel like a total mess. It can get so overwhelming that you start feeling numb, and those negative thoughts begin to consume you completely. It’s okay and natural to feel this way sometimes, but you can’t stay stuck in it - for the sake of your own well-being.
          
          Imagine your mind is a room, and your emotions are its belongings. They are usually in their right places, but sometimes they get messy. When you feel overwhelmed, restless, numb, angry, drained, stressed, or anxious, it’s like shuffling things around in your mind. Your emotions become scattered, just like the mess in your room. And just like you clean your room, you need to sort out your emotions too.
          
          You know that no matter how many times you clean your room, you will have to do it again and again. It takes effort, but you also know you don’t have any other choice. If you don’t clean up, you will be the one struggling in the mess. The same goes for your emotions. If you don’t take care of them, they will only make things harder for you.
          
          [I have so much more to say, but due to Wattpad’s word limit, I can’t share everything here. This topic needs a deeper explanation, so I have written it in more detail in my book GENTLE NOTES. I highly recommend reading Note 17 - it will only take 5-7 minutes of your time.
          
          If you’re struggling with your emotions or mental health right now, I strongly encourage you to read it.
          
          You don’t have to vote - just read it. I really wanted to share it here on the message board, but I can’t because of the character limit. That’s why I published it today in my book. I truly hope it helps you in some way.
          
          And if you know someone who might need to read these words, please feel free to share them. Tag them in the comments, or if they aren’t on Wattpad, you can copy and share it elsewhere.
          
          I’m doing my best to help people here, and I hope these notes bring even a little bit of positivity into someone’s life. Read Note 17 - MUST READ!]

Hey how are you?? 

Sometimes, all you really want is for people to understand you. You’re not asking for anything special, just a little understanding. But when people don’t get you, it can be really frustrating. It makes you overthink and sometimes even doubt yourself, just because others don’t understand you.
          
          But here’s something to think about-do the people you want to understand you, even know how to? Understanding someone means being aware of what troubles them and what makes them restless or empty inside. Let me give you an example. Imagine a person sitting in front of a question paper. They don't know the answers, so they just stare at it with a blank face. Maybe they understand a few questions but not fully.
          
          You’re like that question paper to others. People need to make an effort to understand you. But if they’re struggling in their own lives, how can they focus on understanding you? Think about it-are these people taking care of themselves? How do they handle challenges, emotions, and life decisions? How do they treat others?
          
          This isn’t about blaming or hating others. It's about seeing things differently. You can’t depend on people to always understand you. Sitting and thinking, "No one understands me, how will I fix this?" won’t help. Life doesn’t stop because someone doesn't get you.
          
          Yes, it’s tough when people misunderstand or don’t see what you’re going through. But you can’t force them to change or behave the way you want. They need to do that themselves.
          
          What you can do is focus on yourself. Keep growing, keep learning, and take care of your own peace of mind. It’s not easy, but you can do it.

Calling yourself "crazy" or "insane" just because you feel confused, frustrated, stressed, sad, angry, grumpy, anxious, worried, or numb isn’t right. Sometimes, you might feel like you don't understand what’s happening around you. You know things are going on, but you can’t figure out what exactly. Maybe you're tired or just unsure about what to do next.
          
          You might wonder, What is happening to me? What am I feeling? At times, you feel done with yourself. You can’t decide what step to take, and it becomes too much. You may even stop enjoying the things you once loved. You get upset over small things, and unwanted thoughts show up. These thoughts ruin your mood, and you let them because you don’t know what to do. Instead of moving on, you end up overthinking.
          
          But listen-accept yourself as a human being. You are not just made of bones, flesh, and organs. You also have emotions that you may not see but can definitely feel. You have a mind that wonders, thinks, feels, and learns from daily experiences.
          
          You are not crazy.
          You are not weird.
          You are not useless.
          You are not a mistake.
          You are a normal person. 
          
          You are just human, with feelings and emotions.
          
          It’s okay to feel nothing sometimes when life gets overwhelming. Don’t rush to judge yourself. Calm down first. Calling yourself names is easy when things feel out of control or when someone makes you feel bad.
          
          But don’t do that. Take your time. Analyze the situation. Think carefully. Sitting quietly and calming yourself is better than thinking the worst about yourself.
          
          You are a normal human being.
          Accept yourself.
          Understand your emotions.
          Make better choices.
          Take wiser decisions.
          Stop thinking too negatively.
          And above all-never call yourself hurtful names.
          Accept yourself as a normal human being. 

You often feel scared about sharing your feelings or talking about the things you’ve gone through or are still going through. Why? It’s because of your age. These thoughts keep running in your head, and it becomes frustrating. You already have so much going on, and this fear adds to your overthinking.
          
          You want to open up about the stress and anxiety you’re feeling—it’s weighing heavily on you. You want to let it all out, but at the same time, you’re afraid of the criticism you might face from others, even those close to you. They may not have said anything directly, but their words and behavior make you feel like they’ll judge you if you share. You imagine them saying things like:
          
          "That's it? You’re just overthinking."
          
          "There’s nothing wrong with you."
          
          "You’re too young to feel that way."
          
          "You don’t know what real problems are."
          
          "You’re making this up in your head."
          
          "Stop stressing over nothing."
          
          "You don’t know the meaning of struggle."
          
          "Wait until you’re older; then you’ll understand."
          
          These words, even if unsaid, haunt you. You’re scared they’ll make fun of your feelings, dismiss your struggles, or act like you have no right to feel this way because of your age.
          
          But let me tell you something: these people don’t understand what real struggles are. They don’t realize that hardships aren’t about age—they’re about what people go through and how they cope. Yes, life brings challenges at different stages, but dismissing someone’s feelings just because they’re young is wrong. Everyone deserves to be heard. Sometimes, all someone needs to hear is, “It’s okay to feel this way.”
          
          Don’t waste your energy on people who make you doubt yourself or worsen your feelings.
          
          I don’t know what you’ve gone through or are going through now. I don’t know you personally. But I want to tell you this: don’t let the negative words of others drag you down. Focus on protecting your energy and finding people who understand and care.

Hi, I hope you’re doing well!
          I wanted to let you know that I won’t be posting messages on boards anymore. It takes a lot of time to post on each account one by one. Instead, I’ve decided to share my thoughts in my book, ‘GENTLE NOTES,’ which I’ve already published, in the book, I can write longer messages and explain things better since boards have a word limit. Sometimes I feel like I need to go deeper into a topic, and now I can do that there.You’re welcome to add the book to your library if you’d like, but there’s no pressure. I’m not focused on votes or views,just knowing that you’re reading it and finding something positive is enough for me.Thank you for your time, and I hope my messages continue to bring a little positivity to your day. Take care!
          
          -Naaz

We often stress over everything, whether it has already happened or is about to happen. But we forget that taking too much stress won't make things go the way we want. For example, if you have exams, you might start stressing about small things, like where to start, how many days it will take to complete your syllabus, or comparing yourself to others who might be doing better. Before you even begin, you've already assumed you'll fail.
          
          Think about it,your syllabus is right in front of you. No one has taken your books away, and no one has told you to stress. It's completely up to you. Your performance will depend on how well you prepare. Stressing won't help; in fact, it will make things worse. You're making things harder for yourself and adding more problems to the ones you haven't solved yet.
          
          It's normal to feel worried about exams because you want to do well for yourself. Your parents may also have expectations, and you don't want to disappoint them. This adds to your stress. Instead of focusing on doing your best, you keep worrying about letting them down.
          
          But stressing too much is not helpful-it's harmful. It affects your mental health, stops you from being productive, and damages your confidence, which you worked so hard to build.
          
          Take a moment to think. Be wise, stay productive, and focus on doing your best. Don't let other people's high expectations overwhelm you. Work hard, but don't burden yourself unnecessarily. Growth comes from effort, not from worrying about things that won't happen if you stay focused.
          
          You are jumping to conclusions even before trying or doing anything. If you want good results, you need to focus on the process first. Instead of wasting all your energy stressing about the result, use that energy to do better in the process. Only when you focus on the process will the result improve.
          
          -Naaz 

Don't think of yourself as a people pleaser just because of the small acts of kindness you do for others. Don’t let those acts overwhelm you shake them off when they come to mind. Being kind to others, even after being treated poorly, is a big deal, and you should appreciate yourself for it.
          
          There is a big difference between being kind and being a people pleaser. When you share your positive energy, it’s your way of staying calm something the people trying to bring you down don’t have. Comforting others and staying composed, even when your mind is screaming to let it all out, shows your strength. But remember to give more attention to yourself.
          
          A people pleaser is someone who always puts others first, completely ignoring their own needs. They don’t make an effort for themselves, which is why they get hurt more. They leave their own problems unsolved and abandon their feelings and thoughts while trying to help others.
          
          You have to start with yourself. Don’t ignore your thoughts, especially the ones that are urging you to fix things. Isn’t it unfair to care so much for others but not for yourself?
          
          If you keep ignoring yourself, things might get worse. People move on and forget, but what about you? Don’t harm your mental health by neglecting it. Controlling negative thoughts is hard, but it’s important for your well being.
          
          Focus on resolving the self-critical thoughts you’ve been pushing away. They’re causing damage to your mind. Start making an effort for yourself it will make a big difference.
          
          -Naaz

It’s hard to believe how people can fail to stay true to their words. It makes you wonder if they even understand what they’re saying or if it’s just meaningless to them. Sometimes, even after overthinking, you can’t find the answers to how people can turn out this way.
          
          Toxic and manipulative people don’t just harm your past, they affect your present, even when they’re no longer in your life. They might even affect your future because they make you question every act of kindness. Now, simple kindness feels like a trigger.
          
          These people leave you wondering and asking yourself, how can someone who seemed so kind turn out like this? And with those thoughts, your overthinking only grows stronger.
          
          Toxic and manipulative people often appear sweet and caring at first, making you feel comfortable and trusting. But over time, their behavior changes. They might start to control you, twist your words, or make you doubt yourself. They use kind words to hide their real intentions and then slowly hurt you emotionally, leaving you feeling confused and questioning what went wrong. They create a cycle where they act nice and then turn hurtful, making it hard for others to understand their true nature.
          
          I’m not saying you should avoid everyone who is kind to you, but I want you to think carefully before getting attached to anyone. Every person has their own story some they share and some they keep hidden. We don’t really know who they are deep inside.
          
          Just be careful. Don’t let their behavior define who you are. You are not the person they left you doubting. I know it’s not easy, but you have to convince your mind and fight with yourself for yourself.
          
          I’m sorry if this message has upset you. I know some people don’t like talking about topics like this because it can feel overwhelming. If I’ve made things harder for you instead of helping, please forgive me. I truly didn’t mean to cause any trouble.
          
          -Naaz

No matter how hard you try to ignore hateful and hurtful comments from others, they still affect you. Whenever you try to be strong, those words hit you like a truck because they have left a bad mark on your mind.
          
          These comments might be about how you look, how you sound, how you act, or the things you say and do. No matter how much you try to convince yourself or others that these harsh words don’t affect you, deep down, they do.
          
          Even when you try to cheer yourself up, the feelings remain the same. Sometimes, you let these thoughts take over, and they cause a lot of damage to your mental state. You are aware of this, and it makes things harder.
          
          When you are alone, you tell yourself that next time you will stay calm, that you won’t let their words get to you. But when they speak with sarcasm or cruelty, it feels like everything inside you crumbles. It hurts even more because you had prepared yourself to stay strong, but it didn’t work as you expected.
          
          Remember this: you are a test for them, and they have failed that test. These people don’t see things as they truly are,they only want to hurt others. They don’t have much going on in their own lives, which is why they waste their time trying to bring others down.
          
          I know it’s not easy. Those words won’t leave your mind quickly, and removing them will be a hard process. But it’s worth the effort. You’ll need strength and energy to overcome it. Thousands of encouraging words exist to lift you up, but they will only work if you start clearing your mind step by step, putting in effort every time.
          
          -Naaz