What happens when you start writing?

Writing is the best thing that ever happened to me in my life. Writing has helped me to overcome my deepest fears. There was a time when I had thoughts that have been lingering in my mind for ages. (You know the kind of thoughts that give you anxiety and won't let you sleep). I could never share my thoughts with anyone. Because, I was afraid I will be judged. It's difficult to make people understand mental problems. People sympathize with those with cuts and bruises, and not fears and worries. Anytime I tried to tell anyone that I was going through anxiety, the best advice I would get was to eat and sleep well. Honestly, if it was that simple life would be so easy for many people.

We all have our own unique worries and fears which we can't share with anyone. Not because we don't want to, but it's really hard to find someone who could listen without judging you. (If you have anyone like that, consider yourself lucky and ensure that you don't lose them at any cost).

At a very young age I suffered from loneliness and social anxiety. Firstly, it was difficult for me to understand what's happening with me, let alone expressing it to someone else. That's when I started writing in my little journal I used to carry with me all the time. I used to write every negative thought I got throughout the day. I continued doing this for a few weeks, then something amazing happened. That journal became my best friend with whom I can share my deepest fears without getting judged. I started sharing all my emotions with that book. I wrote when I was happy, I wrote when I was sad, I wrote when I was hurt, I wrote when I was depressed....

One day when I didn't have anything to write I opened my journal and started reading from the first page. Then, a miracle happened. I was able to find my emotional triggers. I could clearly discern what made me happy, what made me sad, what depressed me and all the rest of it. All I had to do was be attentive and not let those triggers affect my emotions. Suddenly I could control my emotions and shift to any mood by using the triggers intentionally. Isn't that awesome?

Since then I started sharing all my thoughts with others without the fear of being judged. I didn't have to pretend anymore in front of anyone. Do you realize we show different faces to different people? That's only because we are afraid of being judged if we show our real faces.

Write for yourself. Write to you know yourself. When you are comfortable, start sharing your thoughts with others. It's important to show everyone the real you. Tell them that you had to click tens of pictures before you could get that one cool picture which you posted on social media. Tell them how many times you failed before you succeeded. More importantly listen to others without judging them.

The moment everyone realizes that everyone has problems people don't have to fake their lives anymore.

Vulnerability is not a sign of weakness but strength.