
Is You O.K.?

Our personalities have been and continue to be affected by the circumstances of our lives. Having a difficult relationship with family can affect one’s self-view. Growing up without friends can make someone feel that they will be a loner forever. Being laughed at or booed off stage can cause a person to never want to speak in front of others again. Being around violence can give the belief that being violent with people is normal. These scenarios can lead to a life crippled with anxiety, depression, anger, and self-doubt. When we get into conflicts with people, it is difficult to think of the person lashing out as suffering from those symptoms. It is also difficult to recognize when we are suffering. Reflection has made me realize that my anxiety, depression, anger, and self-doubt wer…