https://www.verywellmind.com/things-to-say-when-youre-not-ok-8575276
How many times has someone - family member, friend, co-worker, stranger - asked you "How are you?" and your response has been "fine" or "okay"?
We all do it.
It is the standard response.
How many times is it the truth?
What can you say instead?
What you say can depend on many factors:
Who you are talking to.
How much you want to reveal, or not reveal.
How much time you have.
Your environment.
And other factors.
Being honest about how you are feeling can help you process your emotions and feel better.
But if you don't feel comfortable with the person, or the time and circumstances don't feel right, then the response and non-verbal cues you receive could make you wish you had just said "fine".
This article provides helpful ideas on what you can say when you do want to talk about it and when you don't want to talk about it, depending on who are talking to (friends and family versus strangers).
Hard times happen to everyone.
Having a support system can be very beneficial.
And sometimes you can find support in places and people that you don't expect.
When you choose to be vulnerable, you give people the opportunity to help.
Plus, you might find that others are going through similar circumstances.
Your journey could be an inspiration to someone else.
And their road could be a pathway for you.
Also, for more information on how to get support, visit the "Turn To" site from Texas Health & Human Services: https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/health/prevention/turn
If you are in crisis, call or text 988 or for chat: https://988lifeline.org/chat/
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