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At some point in our lives, we seek validation from someone else. Sometimes we are struggling in the realm of insecurities, which is typical for other people nowadays. The emotions that run deeply inside of us can defeat the confidence we have in ourselves.
Because of this, most people wish to be someone else. They are hoping to have a different name, personality, and life. It has been the worst feeling that an individual can feel, and it is never that easy.
One night, I thought of saving drafts of titles for my following articles. I ended up with a topic about most of us wishing to be someone else. This article lets me emphasize my experiences with myself and other people on how they wanted to have a different kind of lifestyle.
Sometimes, people tend to overthink when they are tired, sad, or exhausted. It is because we feel like draining from everything. Most of the time, I am feeling it, too, and it sucks. You are lying in bed while crying, and you cannot help but think of the awful situation you are in.
Then, you will wish to get lost and be in someone else’s body. If ever I experience this thing, I think I am the weakest and least motivated person in the entire universe.
One day, I got a message from one of my closest friends saying she was sad. I called her via Facebook Messenger and asked her what her problem was. And when she started talking, I could hear her trying to stop herself from crying. She told me everything she had been going through, and I felt sorry for her current situation at that time.
I listened to her rants and complaints to the world when she suddenly uttered the words, “I wish I were someone else.” When I thought she was going through something that ran deep, a scar was left on her. She will not say those words if she is not deeply hurt and sad. I could not speak at that time, but I tried to calm her down by saying that it was not her fault. The moment I heard that phrase from my friend, I realized that I am not alone with that kind of mindset.
Yes, I did utter those words too. You cannot stop yourself from telling it, especially when you think you are experiencing a different level of tiredness, pain, and sadness. I know that some of you will agree that you also wish to be another person because of the circumstances that you think are the worst that have ever happened to you.
To someone who is reading this and wishes to be someone else, too, I have a message for you. It is okay to think that way once in a while, especially when you cannot stop it. You can say it as many times as it is what makes your load lighter. But after that, promise me that you will wipe out those tears and continue fighting.
Maybe you wish to be another person, but you do not know who wishes to be the person you are. Sometimes you think you are not doing great, but you do not know if someone gets motivated because of you.
You may be in your worst days now, but understand that each of us has our battles to fight. We have our dark hours, and all we have to do is get up and fight. Keep your head up high, and do not let those negative thoughts win.