It’s been a hard day. I’ve been on a mental emotional roller-coaster. I feel so drained right now. Glad that one of my loved ones is ok for the moment and I hope out of the woods soon. Someone close to me who was always there for me when I was a little kid, and one of the warmest people I know.
I am totally spent.
Just a reminder once again not to take anyone for granted – and that includes yourself. We often forget to take care of ourselves as well.
I don’t like to be labelled as emotionally weak as I tend to express my every emotion, but I do know that I am more fragile and sensitive than most.
I am writing this to remind myself to be more emotionally prepared for life’s more distressful times. Wish they would never come, but they increasingly do as we get older and I am in a poor state to handle them. Always toyed with the idea of talking to a therapist, but the stigma and lack of trust on my part to open up to anyone holds me back. Especially in Singapore where I wonder about confidentiality. Well, I hope to get over that hump soon.
Just wanted to write this for anyone out there going through the same kind of emotions I am going through, because it’s always reassuring to know you’re not alone. I am very grateful for the very supportive readers out there, and you probably know who you are.
There you are again! Take care 🙂
Lynnette
Thanks Lynnette..so happy to see you here 🙂
Hi!
You must be really spent because you didn’t finish your sentence and say what happened. You said something happened to someone close to you? What ever it is I send my prayers out to you and yours.
I know exactly what you mean. I’ve used writing as a means of therapy since I was a kid. It really helps to get your thoughts straight. Just know that everything is going to be all right and be exactly how it is meant to be.
Julie
thanks Julie…yeah am so disoriented today….think I’m going to bed now. I think sleep will help.
I’m thinking of you and hoping everything works out just fine for you. We all need to know we are not alone at times.
Thank you Laura…….I love how the blog allows me to reach out to women like me. The female community which includes yourself is so wonderful 🙂
I think it takes more courage to admit what you feel than to hide behind a facade.
Thanks Crystal……I need to express my every emotion or I will just crumble suppressing my feelings. Sometimes in Asian society we are often told to be strong or not let our emotions through but I find this causing more mental issues. It’s just unhealthy to me. I am definitely not a stoical person and I just can’t stop my tears when I feel extremely sad. I think women understand this far more than men, in my experience.