Fgf1Where do your emotions hit first? Be honest.
- My chest - like someone's making a pressure on it, making it hard to
breathe when feelings get intense
- My throat - that annoying lump that shows up when you're trying not to cry
in public
- My stomach - that familiar twist that makes you feel like you might throw
up from stress
- My head - racing thoughts that won't shut up, especially at 3 AM when
you're trying to sleep
- My hands - they get shaky and restless, and you need to do something,
anything, to stay busy
2. "When everything feels like too much, what's your actual go-to response?"
- You throw yourself into something productive - cleaning your room at
midnight, reorganizing your entire phone, anything to keep busy
- Complete shutdown mode - ignore texts, cancel plans, wrap yourself in
blankets and just exist for a while
- You word-vomit to someone you trust - maybe your best friend or mom,
seeking reassurance that you're not losing it
- Distraction is your best friend - scroll through social media for hours, binge
watch shows, anything to avoid dealing with it
- You get weirdly calm and analytical - like you're watching yourself from
outside, trying to make sense of everything
3. "On most days, when you catch yourself in the mirror, what's actually
going through your head?"
- "I'm tired but I'm still here, still trying" - and somehow that's enough
- "Getting better at accepting this face" - not perfect, but peaceful
- "Who even am I lately?" - feeling disconnected from your reflection
- "Well, this is me I guess" - a mix of acceptance and mild confusion
- "I look different than I feel" - like your outside doesn't match your inside
