We All Need A Shrink

We all need a shrink. Yes, you heard me right we all need a shrink In other words we all need therapy. If not for the obvious reason that we are all a bit delulu, then for the mere fact that we grew up not knowing what was normal and along the way we picked up abnormal behaviors to help us cope.  While we live in this unfriendly world dying is simply not an option as easy as it may seem. Whilst the world is sad and crappy there are great things for us to live for and be happy about 

Side note; You don’t need to have a mental illness to see a shrink. We all need a shrink to help us understand ourselves better. Whilst we learn how to exist in this world and how to be kinder and patient with ourselves we learn how to extend the same grace to others. How we deal with people is nothing but simply a reflection of how we treat ourselves as well. 

Almost similar read; Dear Self-sabotage

Like seriously we are our biggest self critics and sometimes we are super brutal when we deal with ourselves. Case in point if I am this brutal with myself what makes you think you are an exception? It doesn’t stop there. We also have set super high expectations for ourselves and by default also demand the same from others, we get mad when people don’t meet these unrealistic expectations we have set for them forgetting that we don’t meet them for ourselves for the simple fact that they are unrealistic.

If you aren’t still convinced we all need a shrink, think of the times when you have major dips and the first thought that crosses your mind is to off yourself. I mean I understand it always seems like the easy way out but is it the solution? Forget about the statement that the people you leave behind will be devastated, but think of it this way; There is only one you, meaning how you experience the world is different and your POV of the world is unique and unmatched. If this isn’t enough think of the things you will miss out like an extra cheesy pizza, Mutura ya matumbo, or the joy of living. 

Why we need a shrink?

I think we all need a shrink because whilst they help us to stop looking for this thing called “PURPOSE FOR EXISTENCE” they help us be in tune with ourselves, in touch with our emotions, deal with our traumas and find healthy coping mechanisms in this shitty world filled with beautiful experiences for us to explore. Truth is we don’t need a purpose to exist to justify our existence we simply have to be okay with our existence being us being alive.

A fun fact I discovered during one of my sessions is YOU  = EMOTIONS, THOUGHTS, AND BEHAVIOURS. The big question then stops becoming: What is the reason for my existence and what’s my “Why” it becomes; Am I in tune and okay with my thoughts, behaviors, and emotions? I think if we can answer this simple question we will be okay with our existence and kinder to ourselves and others and strive to ensure that these three things are in line. 

Anyway, what do I know about life it’s not like I am a psychologist or anything these are just my 2cents thoughts. 

P.S: I am also still trying to wrap my mind around all this stuff 

So to the big question: Do you think we all need a shrink?