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Hiding Your Worries

GiveMeStrength
GiveMeStrength

I hate people knowing when I’m not ok. All my life I’ve tried very hard to make myself appear ok on the outside, even if my worries are crushing me on the inside.


I do know this is not a healthy way to live and little by little I am trying to be more open and honest about how I’m feeling. 


However if someone discovers that I’m actually not ok, and it’s now beyond my control to try and hide it anymore, I feel like I’m under a magnifying glass, or being trapped in a corner.


I cant bear to have my parents worry about me, so I’ve always kept my relationship problems from them, and everyone else. Again, I do know this is not healthy. But recently they heard some rumours about my boyfriend before even I did, and now I feel like my relationship is under a microscope. 


Sorry if I’m not explaining this all that well, I just hate this feeling of being vulnerable in front of other people. 


Can anyone else relate to these feelings? 

lucillegem
lucillegem
I definitely can relate to this. I've had traumatic events in my life that cause me anxiety, and it is very hard for me to be open to others... recently ive tried to be more open and its feels so uncomfortable because im use to keeping everything inside. I find myself shaking, unable to breathe and crying... its rough, and it takes time to heal. my counselor sent me this ted talk about vulnerability and how actually it can be beneficial, and healthy! you can check it out and I hope, it helps! warm hugs :)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCvmsMzlF7o
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