Okay kiddo, so you know how sometimes you feel really sad and upset? That feeling is called anguish, and it’s a feeling of a lot of pain inside you.
Now imagine if that feeling of anguish went on for a really long time and you didn’t know how to make it go away. That’s what we call languishing. Languishing is when you feel stuck in a feeling of sadness, despair, and sadness that won’t go away no matter how hard you try. It can make you feel really “stuck” and like you can’t get out of that bad feeling.
Sometimes, people feel languishing when they are going through a tough time, like a breakup or a really hard time in school. It’s important to remember that everyone feels sad sometimes, but if it’s been going on for a while, it’s okay to ask for help. That could mean talking to a friend or a family member, or even talking to a professional like a therapist. Remember, you deserve to feel happy and okay, and there are always people who want to help you feel better.