Entry #6 Breath...
Hi everyone!
Today I have decided to talk about something that has had a big control of my life lately. That being anxiety, anxiety is our bodies natural response to stress. It's a feeling of fear or unsureness of what is to come. I have had recently notice that I get anxious over almost anything school related. Some may say this is normal reaction to feel but for it just doesn't seem so normal to me. As I said in my first blog post, I am first generation college student, I'm on my second year of college. My parents are super supportive of me but don't really understand the things I go through and how to help me. I am a over thinker and always think of the bad that could happen instead of the good. I feel as this anxiety mainly comes from me being a full time student, full time employer, and making sure sure I'm doing my house chore duties. I haven't been able to talk to my parents about this because living in a Hispanic house hold they think it's just something I am making up. They are really superstitious about stuff like this and I feel at times I really don't have no one to talk to about it. As I read stuff on the internet I have discovered a few things that help me stay calm, I listen to music always all the time, there isn't a moment where you don't see me with my earbuds in my ear. Its my way of feeling comfort and safe. I have also been reading lots of poems and books. They main point of this post is if your ever feeling like you have no one to talk to or just feel lost in some way, You can always reach out to me! I know exactly how it feels to be alone in such a big world. Just remember, You Matter and you have a purpose in this world.
Hi Litzy!
ReplyDeleteIt's weird to see another person going through the same struggles as me. I too have anxiety but it is more of social anxiety. Growing up, I was forced to act and be like an adult. In addition to that I suffered some bullying which only worsened it. That's why I find myself isolated from people. I'm not good at socializing or speaking in front of people, and if I do, I will only stutter and make myself more nervous and anxious than I already am. Even when I speak about my anxiety to my family, they disregard my feelings. Thanks for talking about this issue and overall great blog!
Hi Litzy,
ReplyDeleteI am glad that you are open with your anxiety and have decided to share it. I have noticed that many hispanic households are not open to "mental health struggles" because they believe that the person is making it up. I like that you are finding ways to cope with all of your stress and have acknowledged your situation. I know that you can do this and I hope that you'll continue with your path in your education and not becoming overwhelmed.
Litzy, I understand. It may not be entirely the same thing however, through the quarantine I've began to experience the feeling of anxiety. A few tricks I've used that have helped me to stop a panic attack is naming three things around me and describing how they look and feel. I also focus my attention on two items I can currently touch within arms distance, to start speaking out loud they feel and what the texture is like. I've noticed that by doing this, it helps take my mind off the thing that is sparking the anxiety attack. So i would recommend trying those out and seeing how they help you.
ReplyDeleteHey, Litzy. Your new entries are looking pretty good. You present some interesting topics and ideas, and you have some good content development, as you are working to create significance for your audience to connect and relate to. Keep working on expanding some; don't be too brief. As you write your entries, don't forget about rhetoric, the lead in, the sign off and visual appeal. Keep editing carefully. Good job.
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