A person studying or working in the field of psychology is generally assumed to be one with a clear vision, who can handle every emotion, every up and down of life just like that because it’s their job!! But is it so? Does a person with a psychology background have no right to feel depressed or anxious?
The answer to this is yes. They can feel that way and for a matter of fact, they do feel that way sometimes. Here is a story of a girl who was a passionate student of her favourite subject psychology. Being a psychology student , she went through a lot. Though she was aware of what she was going through, the reason behind it and also knowing the cure, she was just helpless!! Let’s dig a bit deeper into her situation!!
The story I would like to share is about a girl named Anna. Anna was a very bright student , a passionate dancer and an amazing speaker. She was a lively person who loved to live in her own world of imaginations, a world in which fairy tales also came true.!! One day, she met a guy who was a complete stranger but didnt feel like one. They began meeting frequently and in no time fell in love with each other.
Everything seemed like a fairy tale initially but as time passed, things got toxic , very toxic. This affected Anna’s personality and self esteem adversely. She began losing her liveliness, got frequent panic attacks and began feeling anxious throughout . She realised what she was going through and even was able to identify the symptoms. Moreover, she even knew how she could get herself better and heal herself, but for some reason was unable to do so. In spite of her having a psychological background , she couldn’t help herself and something was stopping her from seeking external help. Soon she went into severe depression and even began having suicidal thoughts Not long after, a day came when she acted upon her ideations and chose the extreme step.
But luckily, Anna was saved and she got a second chance. A chance wherein she could not only be aware but also accept and seek help. She had definitely chosen an end for herself, but this end was actually a new journey. A journey which began with her recovery, not just physically but mentally and intellectually.
After recovering, she analysed herself and realised that she had been conscious and aware throughout , so it wasn’t consciousness or awareness that she lacked. She was aware of everything that was happening with her. She realised each and every stage that she was going through.She was even able to identify every symptom that she showed but yet she couldn’t help herself and the only reason behind this was denial. She was so engrossed in the denial that she didn’t realise when she got chained in the shackles of depression. Her area of lacking lied in her acceptance and admission to her emotions. Having realised this,the first thing that she decided to do was working towards “acceptance”.She accepted herself the way she was and tried understanding the importance of self love. Succeeding in this led to the discovery of self love and acceptance being the foremost priority for any individual in any situation. Once this change happened in her belief system, there was a new beginning and a new story!!
Drawing a conclusion, it can be said that inspite of being from a psychology background or a psychologist, it is completely natural for an individual to experience a storm of emotions leading to severe sufferings.The only thing that matters is “acceptance” and the ability to seek help when necessary. Simply having realisation or awareness regarding your situation will not help you until and unless you accept it and seek help when necessary. So , don’t wait for miracles or tragedies to bring you new beginnings. Instead start introspecting, loving and accepting your flaws before they become your weakness and make your own new beginnings!!!