Demons Inside Us

We all have demons inside us.

Do you hear someone whispering to your ears saying things like you're not smart, you will never be as good as your brother, you are a failure, and etc? Ever wonder who are they and how to get rid of them?

They are us. They are within us. Those voices we keep hearing especially when we are in our vulnerable state are our inner demons. Those are the thoughts that keep us awake at night making us feel unworthy, unloved, ignored, embarrassed all at the same time. Those voices sometimes tell us to do things against our will, and we do it out of fear of ourselves.

Have you ever experienced setting a goal and failed to reached it? You know you did all your best but still didn't get to the top. It's a heartbreaking experience especially if you put all your effort just to reach what you desire and still failed. You may start to think about what went wrong, where I was lacking, or am I not enough, or is it really not for me? Then you started to question yourself, your strengthss, your capabilities. At that moment, your inner demons are starting to rise and will try to control you. You being hurt are vulnerable makes a perfect subject to be controlled by your demons.

There is no way we can escape or totally get rid of the demons in our life. As long as we are living, those pests will always come back to try to steal our sanity and make us miserable. What we need to know is how to overcome them. Inner demons can be your addiction to anything that can satisfy your longing desires, a traumatic event from your past that keeps haunting you, it can be your darkest secret, or any form that keeps your self-esteem low. These are just a few of the many things that we battled alone sometimes. These demons are slowly eating up the good side in you. You may not notice it immediately but these demons are turning your world upside down, not in a good way.

So knowing the roots of all these is the first step in overcoming our inner demons. Acknowledging that these demons are also us is a good way in overcoming them. Facing our demons is to face what are the things that we are most afraid of. Once you've acknowledged them, it is easy for you now how to deal with your demons. Knowing where they are coming from will give you a hint on how to resolve these issues.

Next thing you can do is to have a better perspective in life. Having a positive outlook in life can make you help think better. Think of the things that can light up your mood. As much as possible do them daily, include them in your daily routine so you won't forget them.

Loosen up. Too much stress can trigger those demons. I know life is not easy but you don't need to complicate things. Take it one step at a time. If you feel like things are going out of your hands, then you can pause for a while. Give yourself a break, and other people too.

Make a new habit. When was the last time you tried a new habit? It doesn't have to be a fancy, expensive one. If you haven't tried doing crochets, you can try it now. Or are you curious about how KDramas series going on? Why not start watching it?

Lastly, know that you are not the only one going through these things. Even the wealthiest man has his demons too! You are not alone in this battle dear. You have your family, friends and God. Some of us may find it hard to open up with others but trust me it can help you in the long run. It is also important that you share these things with others so they know how to help you.

By the way, I am no expert in this field but just thought of sharing the steps I did to overcome my demons. Did I miss anything? I wanna hear your insights. Feel free to share your story about your demons and how did you handle it.

My Thoughts

Life has always has its two sides, one good and one not. So as humans too, we are created differently but one thing we have in common is that we all experience this thing. It just differs in how we treat them.

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