“The Art of walking Away”

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 Guest Post By Fathima Ashra.

    Hi, I am Aahra, someone who believes that we are all a work in progress. After spending a long time feeling overwhelmed by the world, I decided to focus on my mental peace and emotional growth. I write these stories to share what I’ve learned and to remind anyone going through a "blackout" period that it is possible to find your smile again.

             



 How I Fixed My Response to Bad Times

For a long time, I didn't know how to handle hard days. When things went wrong, I didn't just feel sad, I felt like my whole life was shutting down.

My Hardest Days

In the beginning, I was very fragile. Even something as small as a compliment would make me burst into tears. It felt like the whole world was turning black around me.

When I faced a problem, this is what my life looked like:

I stopped talking to everyone. I cut off my connections and stayed alone.

My mind was full of bad thoughts. I couldn't think of anything positive.

I couldn't smile or eat. My body just felt heavy.

I slept all the time. Sleeping was the only way I knew how to escape the pain. I just wanted to close my eyes and disappear.

 How I Changed

It took time, but I started to retrain my brain. I realized that I didn't have to let every bad situation crush me. I started to take things easy.

I learned that I have a choice. Just because someone is being negative or something goes wrong, it doesn't mean I have to let it ruin my day.

Where I Am Now

Today, things are different. My brain has learned to stay calm.

When I face something negative now, I don't cry and I don't hide. Instead, I just walk away with a smile. I realized that my peace of mind is more important than the problem.

I am finally awake, I am eating again, and I am in control. I am no longer hiding in sleep; I am living my life.

Before: Fear, isolation, and constant sleep.

After: Calmness, walking away, and a simple smile.

                   


"Have you ever felt like you just wanted to sleep the problems away?"

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The Ascent Journal: Sumay's Pen said…
I definitely have days like that. It’s like my brain just needs to shut down for a while to recharge.
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