#4 I cried in front of everyone because I couldn't control myself.

Cecília was sitting on her bed, with her eyes closed, immersed in a fantasy world that only she could see. By her side was Lucas, her imaginary boyfriend, a tall young man with a captivating smile.

While Cecília slept soundly, Lucas watched her with affection, knowing that she would soon wake up to the tedious reality of everyday life.

And that's exactly what happened. Cecília opened her eyes slowly, hoping to find Lucas's smiling face at her side again. However, to his surprise, everything was gone. The room was silent and empty.

Discouraged, Cecília got out of bed and got ready to go to college.

She had a psychology class that day, and was trying to ignore the feeling of emptiness that had accompanied her since she woke up. Upon arriving at the classroom, he sat at his desk and waited for the test to begin.

While taking the test, Cecília began to feel a strange sensation of disconnection from reality.

The words on the paper seemed to dance in front of him, and questions jumbled in his mind. Suddenly, she found herself surrounded by whispering voices, accusing her of being weak and incompetent. Tears began to stream down her face, and she could no longer hold back the tears.

The colleagues around her began to whisper and point to Cecília, who was trying in vain to hold back her tears. Some laughed openly, while others just watched, not knowing how to react. The teacher tried to calm Cecília, but it was in vain. The young woman felt a suffocation inside her, an overwhelming feeling of loneliness and despair.

Out of control, Cecília got up from her desk and ran out of the room, ignoring the curious looks of her colleagues. She quickly entered the women's bathroom and locked herself in one of the stalls. There, alone and huddled, she let the tears flow freely as she sobbed softly.

Cecília's mind was filled with confusing and disturbing thoughts. She found herself torn between reality and fantasy, between the solid, predictable world of college and the enchanted world she had created in her mind. The feeling of being lost and helpless was overwhelming, and Cecília wondered if she would ever be able to find the balance between these two very different universes.

Meanwhile, her classmates commented on Cecília's shameful episode, laughing and making jokes at her expense. For them, the young woman was just another crazy person who had a public outburst. But for Cecília, this was an internal battle that she fought every day, without anyone's support or understanding.

After a long time crying in the bathroom, Cecília finally managed to calm down. She looked at the foggy mirror in front of her and saw the reflection of a haggard and fragile young woman.

It was at that moment that she made a decision: to seek professional help to deal with her mental health, before it was too late.

With hesitant steps, Cecília left the bathroom and faced the curious and mocking looks of her colleagues. She knew the path would be difficult and full of obstacles, but she was determined not to give up. Because she knew that, deep within her soul, there was still a small flame of hope that would guide her back to the light.

Cecília learned that no matter how dark the storm that rages around her, there will always be a ray of sunshine waiting for her on the other side.

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