Up, Down, and Everywhere

"We're just ordinary people, you and me." - Foo Fighters "Statues"

My head has been spinning for practically a week now.

Why?

Well...lots of reason: withdrawal, finals, insomnia (which plays into the former), stress, and lots of emotions.

I am having a couple of rough days. It happens.

Just breathe I tell myself. One day at a time is the advice my mother always gives me. Anymore, it's one moment at a time.

I'm trying everything in my "tool box" as my friend calls it. The tools we have to cope with what comes our way. Here are mine. (Everyone's are different.)

• Take deep breaths
• Take care of myself
• Listen to music
• Write it out!
• Read something.
• Just let it all out somehow. 
• Talk to friends or family

I am sure that many of my college companions are feeling the stress of dreaded finals, the last papers, and projects. These things I can handle pretty well, and I strive to not get behind. When people say they feel like they have been on a roller coaster lately, I completely sympathize. I am there. I just want to be done.

The problem is I can get overwhelmed and then my pulse will not slow down for the life of me.

I asked my friend jokingly this morning, "Why is growing up so hard?" Her response, "Well if it wasn't, everyone would do it." Agreed!

Realistically, everything really is under control except my anxiety. Everything will be fine. I know this.

To everyone who is having a rough day, a rough week, or longer period of time: I understand. I am there or have been at some point.
 
Eventually, I will be able to sleep better, my headaches will go away, and my heartbeat will resume a pace of norm.

Break and the holidays are right around the corner. It will all get done and figured out.

Remember, just breathe.
Don't give up.
Keep trying.