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creative_writerSenior Contributor
Does anyone else feel lonely around people? A continuation of https://saneforums.org/t5/Something-s-not-right/I-don-t-like-feeling-obliged-to-explain/m-p/1311069#M304137 @tyme @Former-Member
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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Hi @creative_writer
We have to agree to disgree and that is good.
That is respect.
I know you like to be open and tell everyone.
I am the opposite.
Why would l want to open myself up to people who really do not care, except a counsellor or doctor, when opening up just gives ammunition for opinions?
I accept you want that to be.
On my way home tonight i was thinking if @creative_writer is in a car accident, will creative want to listen to the others health issues or just license etc. The person who ran in to you may feel obliged to say they have ptsd etc etc etc and that is why.
I say there is peace in non exposure.
This is not to offend. It is to show over exposure has no value unless it is to those that matter
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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Hi @creative_writer
I had one excellent supporter
They broke down in the 8th year.
Helping others is stressful on the helper.
That is why there is Sane, lifeline counsellors, support workers.
Do you really think you can have a full on friendship, all day, everyday with someone if you have to listen to their issues?
I think you have to draw on services.
I feel you get good support here.
I see you support others.
It is too stressful for soneone to lusten every day. They want to go to movies walks, play sport.
This is my view.
Use the services l mentioned.
Other than that hide it and function.
I can see like me you are too focussed on the issue. You have to look outside. There is life.
Remember. No moping. Help your mum mopping!
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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Hi @creative_writer
As l say.
Let us agree to disagree.
When l was younger a friend got divorced after about 6 months of marriage. We all had to listen for about 6 years.
So i disagree. That person could not get close to anyone because no one could listen after a year or so.
So the person drinks because no one can listen
You and l differ a lot on that.
I know some agree with you.
Other than on Sane, how many people do you listen to daily about their issues?
It is a burden most people are not wired for.
Butbl wish you well finding that person
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Unknown userMember
Good night @creative_writer
Hope you sleep well
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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Unknown userMember
All good @creative_writer
I say on the forum we all are life experiences so we say what works for us.
We read what others do.
I better go.
Good night
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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