preview

Are You Okay Research Paper

Decent Essays
Open Document

Today I would like to start by asking, are you okay? Yes, I understand it is a very broad question, that can literally mean anything. However, today's topic deals with the most common answer to that question. I'm close to 100% certain that when someone asks you, "are you okay?" your response is, "Yeah, I'm fine!" Even when you're not 'fine'. Sometimes you go through things that make you feel everything but okay. It could be a rough patch with a family member or friend, just bad day, or maybe a major setback. Sometimes, it seems like it's like one thing goes wrong after another, and another, and another. Sometimes an unexpected change, obstacle, or challenge might come your way, and you find yourself stressing out, or worrying and not knowing what to do. And, …show more content…

All of the sudden, you’re being plagued with self-doubt; and you start to think that you have to be strong all the time. You begin to think that you’re not allowed to cry, or to admit that you’re not okay. Well I'm here to tell you that It's okay to NOT be okay! We are all human, and we all experience heartache, exhaustion, doubt, and many more at one point in our lives. Not everyone may be able to give you great advice or lend a helping hand in what you may be going through. However, everyone has the ability to listen, and just hear you out, because many times that's what you need. You need someone to set your thoughts straight, perhaps someone to relate to. For those of you who are struggling with mental illness and/or grief, dealing with this pressure to always seem happy can be even more challenging. Sometimes when you are feeling down, you put on a mask to hide the darkness that lies behind the smile. It feels as though a cloud is hanging over your head; and those are the days you push people away the most. Well let me tell you why you do that; you do that simply because it is easier to try to forget about what is going on and not bother others with your

Get Access