Talk to Someone: It Can Help
Until just a few weeks ago, I was pretty closed off to people when it came to talking about my feelings and other things like that. I didn’t really like talking to people about things that I had trouble understanding myself, but recently I have realized the importance of talking to others about the things that I didn’t use to like talking 
about.
Talking to other people can relieve your brain of pressure that has been built because of the stress that holding things within yourself can create. I did not know that until one of my friends sat me down and explained why it was beneficial to talk things out with people.
I was hesitant at first, but when I finally began I realized that I felt better almost immediately. I was pretty scared to open up, but when she told me that talking and opening up to other people can be one of the most cathartic options, I was a little less scared. Once I started to talk about what was going on, I felt better and I felt as though someone had removed a weight off of my shoulders.
I learned that talking to someone about things that are going on can be extremely beneficial for me in a number of different ways. Not only did I feel better, but I was able to receive feedback from my friend about the things that I had been dealing with.
In addition to feeling better and receiving feedback on my problems, I felt like I was actually closer to my friend after we had that conversation. It felt as though we had crossed a barrier which kept us from getting closer and now that I have tried doing this with my other friends as well, it feels as though I am much closer with them as well.
One of the most important things that I learned is that there is a newfound trust and respect which is formed when someone opens up to another person, especially if it something that is a new occurrence. Without realizing that I needed to talk to someone, I would have held in the emotions and feelings and it would have been extremely detrimental for me.
Whether it be a trusted friend, partner, therapist, or someone else you feel comfortable talking to, talking to others about your feelings and general problems can be extremely beneficial.
Now that I know that it helps so much, I will definitely try to be more open and willing to share.
October 11, 2020 at 8:11 am
It is good to hear that you have started opening up to others. I have a go to person for whenever I need to vent. But even then there are times iI do not feel like sharing my thoughts with others. If you ever feel this way again you can try typing all your feelings out in a word doc, writing them down, or even recording a voice memo of you just talking. Even though it is not a fulfilling as talking to someone else these always help me feel more relieved.
October 11, 2020 at 4:32 pm
Talking openly with people can definitely be a challenge. Feeling like you can be that vulnerable, especially with a new person, can take awhile, but like you said it is very worth it if you can. I too have found that when I do this my relationships, whatever the may be, instantly are more close and real and it is very worthwhile. Once you get over that hurdle it is honestly hard to keep going but it is a struggle everyone should keep pushing to overcome!
October 11, 2020 at 7:54 pm
I completely agree with you! With everything currently going on, I haven’t been able to make that many new friends. I often call or text my friends from high school, my parents, or my sisters to talk about what I’m doing and how I am. I have found this to be really helpful in getting things off of my chest and not completely closing off.
October 12, 2020 at 2:19 am
I love reading your blogs because they truly emphasize the extent to which mental health matters, for it should remain a student’s number one priority. My mom is my therapist of sorts, as I can vent to her about anything and she is an amazing listener. I completely agree, talking to someone can definitely help. I loved reading about your experience with your friend, what a great way to establish a deeper relationship.