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Ever feel like youāre both the prisoner and the warden inside your own mind? The constant battle of trying to escape, only to realize youāre the one keeping yourself locked in. Itās exhausting, frustratingā¦ and thereās no way to win.
Iāve tried to break free from this mental prison so many times, but the truth is, Iām my own worst enemy. Every time I think Iāve found a way out, itās me holding the key, keeping the door shut. The warden keeps me in line, but the prisoner inside? Heās slowly breaking.
Some days, I wonder if Iāll ever escape this cycle. And thatās the part that haunts me the most.š
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āSmile, itāll trick your brain into feeling happy!ā
Ah yes, the magic of smiling! Too bad my brain is too busy self-destructing to be tricked by something as simple as smiling like a fool. People love throwing around these feel-good phrases, as if they could magically cure the battles inside my head. But when every day feels like a fight against my own thoughts, these words feel more like salt in the wound than a solution.
Not every day can be fixed with a smile. Sometimes, itās okay to admit that youāre not okay.
If youāve ever felt this way, youāre not alone. And if youāre tired of hearing these empty words, I hear you. Letās talk about the realities of living with mental health struggles, beyond the clichĆ©s..
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I donāt need grand gestures; just someone who truly wants me around. Someone who misses me even when Iām silent, even when Iām a mess.š
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Ever feel like youāre moving through life on mute? Like someoneās turned down the volume on your emotions; and no matter what you do, you just canāt seem to turn it back up? Thatās what depression feels like for me. Itās not just sadness or feeling down; itās this numbness, this emptiness, like everything I once cared about, everything that used to bring me joy, just doesnāt matter anymore.
I used to think the worst part of depression was feeling sad all the time. But what no one tells you is that the real weight comes from not feeling anything at all. I could be in the most beautiful place, doing something I once loved, and yetā¦ nothing. The world moves on, and Iām stuck here in this muted version of life, watching it all unfold without me.
Iāve spent years trying to figure out how to get those emotions back; how to turn up the volume, to feel something again. But the more I search for that switch, the further it seems. I donāt think people understand what itās like to go through the motions every day and not feel anything. Itās exhausting in a way I canāt explain.
The hardest part is when people ask, "Why aren't you happy? Youāve got so much going for you." But they donāt realize itās not about whatās happening around me; itās about whatās happening inside me; or rather, what isnāt happening. That emotional disconnect is terrifying, and thereās no quick fix to plug back into the world.
So yeah, depression isnāt just sadness. Itās waking up and realizing youāve forgotten what joy, passion, or even pain feels like. Itās being trapped in a silent world and wondering if youāll ever hear your own voice again.šØš½āš»
Can relate? Drop a š¤ or share your thoughts in the comments.
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You ever just wish you could turn your mind off? Itās like the chaos never stops; racing thoughts about the past; the present; the future; itās exhausting. But hereās the thing; sometimes Iām scared of what that silence would say.
The non-stop whirlwind in my head feels endless. Itās like my mind is constantly dwelling on things that happened years ago; overwhelmed by whatās happening now; and completely anxious about whatās coming next. Thereās no rest; no break. I know a lot of people can probably relate.
Honestly; other than the meds or sleeping pills, the only thing that seems to quiet the chaos is music. Iām almost never without it. Whether itās a playlist; a podcast; an audiobook; something has to fill the noise. Because the truth is; as overwhelming as all these racing thoughts are; the real silence is even worse. Being alone with my thoughts for too long without any kind of distraction? It feels dangerous.
Itās strange how silence should feel peaceful; but for me; itās the exact opposite.
Can relate? Drop a š¤ or share your thoughts in the comments!
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Do you ever find yourself apologizing for your mental health? I do. A lot more than I should..
"Sorry, I can't make it out tonightā¦ thereās just too many people, and I canāt handle it." Or, "I'm sorry Iāve been quiet lately. Iām just not doing well." Sometimes I even lie about it entirely, saying Iām sick with something people understand better, like the flu. Why? Because explaining why Iām mentally exhausted or anxious feels like opening myself up to judgment. And letās be real; thereās still so much misunderstanding around mental health that it sometimes feels easier to just pretend Iāve got a cold than admit that depression is keeping me in bed today.
Iāve learned to apologize for things that are completely out of my control, and thatās not okay. I wouldnāt apologize for having a physical illness, so why do I feel the need to apologize when my mind and emotions canāt keep up with life? But for some reason, society has made it seem like mental health is something we should hide, something we should feel guilty about.
The truth is, living with anxiety or depression doesnāt need an apology. Itās not a personal failure. Itās not something you choose. Yet, it feels like Iām constantly explaining myself, making excuses for why Iām not okay, and pretending to be someone Iām not, just to make others more comfortable. Itās exhausting. And sometimes, it feels like Iām apologizing for simply existing.
Iām still learning to stop saying "sorry" when my mental health takes a hit. Iām still working on being honest about how I feel without feeling the need to cover it up. Because I deserve that honesty, and honestly, so do the people who care about me. Mental health isnāt something to apologize for; itās part of who I am, and thatās okay.šØš½āš»
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Trauma isnāt something you can just āmove onā from. It takes time, patience, and deep emotional work to heal. For those of us whoāve been through it, the process is complex. The event shattered our sense of safety, leaving us in a constant state of āfight or flight.ā
Unlearning the behaviors weāve developed to protect ourselves takes time. Flashbacks can hit unexpectedly, making us relive those moments as if theyāre happening all over again. And maybe worst of all, the trauma can alter our entire worldview. We canāt go back to how things were beforeāit changes you forever.
So no, we canāt just āget over it.ā Healing from trauma is about rebuilding, learning to feel safe again, and accepting that life is different now..
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Do you ever just stop and wonder why we spend so much time seeking happiness in other people? I used to think that if I could just find the right person, everything would fall into place. That somehow, someone else would fix what was broken inside me. But after years of being alone, Iāve realized something different: happiness doesnāt come from anyone else. Itās not something you can get from a relationship or someoneās validation.
For me, Iāve spent the last six years mostly on my own. And yeah, Iāve felt lonely at times; who wouldnāt? But Iāve also found something else. A kind of peace. Thereās no one around to disappoint me, no one to let me down. I donāt have to rely on anyoneās actions to feel okay. Itās just me, and in that solitude, Iāve started to carve out small moments of happiness that are mine alone.
I used to think I couldnāt survive without other people, that I needed someone to be happy. But now, I find happiness in different ways. Itās in the silence of the forest during a morning walk, in the stillness of my apartment when the world outside feels too loud. Itās in the freedom of not having to constantly manage other peopleās emotions or deal with their drama.
Being alone doesnāt scare me anymore. In fact, itās the place where Iām most at peace. And while I might not have the life I imagined, these small moments, theyāre mine. And maybe thatās enough..
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Ben Burkhart
Welcome to my channel. Iām Ben, a 32-year-old sharing my journey through the complexities of mental health. Here, youāll find a blend of raw, unfiltered reflections on living with depression, anxiety, and social phobia. My content is a mix of introspective monologues, artistic visuals, and conceptual storytelling, all aimed at creating a safe space for those who feel alone in their struggles.
Expect a lot of authenticity, whether through short-form videos that dive into daily battles or longer explorations of the darker corners of the mind. This channel is about more than just sharing; itās about connecting, understanding, and finding a bit of peace in the chaos.
Join me as I navigate the intersections of art, mental health, and personal reflection. If you relate to the weight of mental health struggles, or just appreciate deep, meaningful content, youāre in the right place.
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