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HOPE ON THE STAGEEEAAÆÆÆ
          	*screams from the top of my lungs*

GentleNotes

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.

GentleNotes

Sometimes, we think we need motivation from someone or something to move forward in life, especially when we're stuck. But before seeking motivation, it's important to understand what exactly is troubling us. Often, we don’t even know how to explain what we’re going through, even to our closest ones or those willing to help.
          
          At times, we feel stuck, confused, and overwhelmed. It’s normal to feel this way. We lose control because we allow it, and sometimes our mind just can’t handle the weight of it all. You might have read countless motivational stories, quotes, or advice from friends. But sometimes, none of it seems to work. That’s when self-doubt starts to creep in.
          
          This happens because we’ve trained our minds to think this way. Motivation can be powerful, no doubt. Sometimes, a single line or thought can spark change.
          
          It’s you who makes the decisions. But you might not be taking yourself seriously enough. Our mind isn’t like a machine that can switch off negative thoughts and turn on positive ones. It’s a process, and you are the one in control of that process.
          
          You might think you’ve done nothing significant, but managing those overwhelming, negative thoughts is no small task.
          
          No matter how much therapeutic content you consume, it might not feel enough when you’re truly overwhelmed. And that’s natural. I’m not trying to scare you, I want you to think more openly. Sometimes, you might blame yourself when nothing seems to work, thinking you’re not good enough even when the best advice comes your way.
          
          Negative people can leave a lasting impact because of their manipulative words. They make you believe in dreams that vanish when they leave. If you’re trying to replace negative thoughts with positive ones during moments of overthinking, you’re already doing better than you realize.
          
          -Naaz
          
          
          [If you don’t like these kinds of messages, please let me know, if you’re not comfortable with me posting messages like this.]

SavageLikeSuga

HOPE ON THE STAGEEEAAÆÆÆ
          *screams from the top of my lungs*