You know, it just fels better to tell the truth. So tired of hiding.

Who is there to lie to? the thing about the internet is that there's no reason nor any point to being anything other than what you are.

People fear that others on the net are pretending to be something they're not but I actually think it has enabled us to finally be free. Nobody can judge you on looks, on the accent of your voice, you can smell, be fat, have total alopecia or be covered in hair. It doesn't matter on the net.

it's the one place in the world where your inner reality, the real inside you, is free to come out. Okay this can get a bit raw; but still, it's a precious gift. Take advantage of it. :)

Sweetie. gosh......

I feel you...... and you know I love you. I may appear to be the" happy football' girl to everyone. I hide so much. I don't want to tell people here about my ' stuff '... so I don't. I rarely journal or post . I am glad you've shared Super Josh's journey with us here, but I do feel like you put yourself on the back burner for a long time. I get it.. I do. Please talk to us. I know that sounds lame coming from me who doesn't want to share a lot of my own stuff, but you don't need to hide.

I get it. I do..... but don't be me. Please share your feelings and take in all of the love and support that's here.

You already know how I feel .


((((((( LOVE AND HUGS ))))))))

LMT

I think we are a lot alike.

I feel like that too. I will post here and there but there is so much I hide also. I agree with LMT that you do not take care of you. I am sending you love and hugs.

As the saying goes, the truth shall set you free!

This is a good place to do that, but take it in careful measure. Don't go faster than you are comfortable

Does it really matter what other people think? For me no, not anymore anyway. Once you have know what it is like to truly struggle somethings just aren't important anymore. I have learned not to be judgmental I'm still working on it. But now when I look a someone I ask myself what might the have been thru?
A favorite quote of mine "what other people think of you is none of your business".

I think you're pretty strong to admit that you're not okay.

Thanks everyone. /you're support and understanding mean a lot.

People often forget that we all handle our personal struggles in different ways. Many of us (myself included) put on a mask or isolate ourselves from so others can't see the dark/scared side of us...the human side. Who could blame you for not being the strong one all the time under such circumstances? Does a breakdown now and then make you less of a person? No it makes you more of a person, the best kind of person, a compassionate and feeling human being. That makes you beautiful in my humble opinion.

Thanks cookie bites.

I can relate to your dislike of telling lies to keep my depression and its ever present anxiety a semi-secret. I am completely demoralized by this mental illness. I am becoming ever more the hermit. Who wants to put out their biggest fears.

But as mentioned, secrets keep us sick. We all need a safe place to share how we are truly feeling. I do for sure.

I wish you luck.

Thank you all for your feedback. I reaize now that I am not alone with this struggle. Ithink it's part of the illness to keep things bottled up but
it's so much better, at least for me, to just say what['s going on.

I already replied but just wanted to give you a big hug and tell you I'm thinking of you.


((((((((((((((( HUGE HUGE HUGE HUG ))))))))))))))

LMT

The best thi you can do for yourself is to not care what other think. Only care what is important to you and do what makes you feel good and happy. People will always be judge mental and point fingers no matter what you do, so do what is good for you!

This is a place where you can come and be honest and let it all hang out. Is is a safe place. Never feel you have to hide or be something you are not! Find the real you and what makes you happy...

I went through much the same thing ... last year ..I finally started people how I was realy doing ..I think .that ..for me I always was looking after everyone Elsa .....that when it came to me ...I just ...dident ..think to do the same for me ....and so was doing the same when I came here trying to look after everyone in here ...but than the next thing I would know I would be having to take a break because it was just to much for me all the pain in here ......so I decided to come out ...I think is as good a word as any ...and you do woundering how others are going to feel about you ..but than I thought they will just think that they will just know ..that you are just so much more like them ...and that you need them as much as they need you ......it is very good the disision you made ....good for you .....now you can begin to heal .....learn to rely on others in here ...trust ...in others ...that we have your back ....I keep you always in my prayers ....God bless