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Dying inside

Why I'm sick of everything

By Ariba AbbasPublished 12 months ago 3 min read
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On a normal Sunday morning, the sun shone through the window and illuminated the space with a comforting glow. However, she had a strange air about her. Despite being surrounded by the things and people she loves most, she was restless and felt as though a great weight was crushing down on her chest. She was aware that something was awry but couldn’t quite put her finger on what.

She couldn’t shake the sense of emptiness that had crept inside of her as she got out of bed and went about her regular activities. She felt as though there was a hole in her life that she was unable to fill.She made an effort to occupy herself with work, interests, and friends, but nothing seemed to make her feel the same happiness she once did.

She later came to understand that something was significantly wrong when the days turned into weeks and the weeks into months rather than merely feeling off. She wasn’t sure how to stop herself from dying on the inside.

She attempted at first to ignore it. She reassured herself that it was only a phase and that everyone experiences periods of feeling low and lost. But as the weeks passed, her disposition got worse. She retreated from her friends and family and stopped enjoying the things that used to bring her delight.

She didn’t recognize she needed help until she reached her breaking point. She was sitting by alone in her apartment, surrounded by gloom and misery, and she realized she couldn’t continue in this way. She grabbed up her phone and called a buddy, and the two of them came up with a strategy to get her the assistance she required.

She persevered despite the long and challenging healing process’s ups and downs. She eventually started to climb out of the pit that had swallowed her with the aid of counseling, medicine, and a solid support network. She learnt to accept assistance when she needed it and found strength in her vulnerability.

She realized she was not alone in her fight with melancholy and anxiety as she started to heal and rediscover herself. It was a common occurrence that many people, frequently in silence, experienced. She believed it was her responsibility to speak up and share her story in order to let others know they weren’t alone and that help was available.

She confessed her difficulties as a result, and discovered that by doing so, she could relate to others who had gone through comparable circumstances. She came across a sense of belonging and acceptance that she had never experienced before, and it gave her the willpower to carry on even at the worst of times.

Looking back, she understood that Sunday morning was the time when she first noticed anything was wrong. It was the time when she realized for the first time that she was dying on the inside. She began her road to recovery at that same moment, even though it was a terrible realization.

She understands that there will be more unpleasant days in the future as she now looks out at the world with renewed optimism and hope. She is aware of her ability to overcome challenges, as well as the existence of a support system that will be there for her when she needs it.

She wants to let everyone know that they are not alone if they are feeling lost, lonely, or like they are dying inside. You’re cherished. Moreover, assistance is available. Don’t be afraid to ask for it; just reach out. There is hope for a better future, and you are deserving of fighting for it.

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About the Creator

Ariba Abbas

a variety of topics, including literature, health, love, sex, and intriguing tales.My passion is for writing.Every tale I produce inspires me to produce more.I hope my writing is enjoyable for you.

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