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Big Emotions

JPEG1998Senior Contributor

Big Emotions

Hi all,

It's JPEG1998 again.

I am feeling incredibly overwhelmed by the fact that I am experiencing some pretty BIG EMOTIONS surrounding a particular individual that I have taken a serious liking towards. Put simply, I have a crush on them. I first came across them* last year (I refuse to share their pronouns on here in fear of being discovered by them or someone they know. All you need to know is that I personally am heterosexual). I have seen them on a number of occasions and we have made some small talk with one another, despite not really knowing each other that well. I think they're just being polite though, and that they do not feel the same ay towards me. But, I found them on social media and they don't appear to be in a relationship, judging by the photos that I have seen. I don't condone stalking so I have made a pledge to myself and my friends that I will not stalk them on social media again. I think this person in particular sexy and I want to go out on a date with them. The only problem I have is that I have an extreme fear of being rejected by them. They've looked at me once and then looked away when I caught them.

I'm sorry. I don't really know what else to comment on here. Some advice would be highly appreciated!

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JPEG1998Senior Contributor

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@Jynx

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JynxModerator

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Hey @JPEG1998 wow, a rollercoaster for you hey! How are you feeling about the potential for those diagnoses?

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tymeModerator

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Hey @JPEG1998 ,

I'm so sorry they ignored you. I hear there's some big emotions there.

What's happening for you tonight?

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JPEG1998Senior Contributor

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Hi @tyme and @Jynx ,

Feeling a bit overwhelmed over this particular individual, as well as with my studies. I bumped into them recently, and they didn't acknowledge me. In other words, nothing new to report.

Apologies for not responding sooner. I find talking about my experiences very overwhelming.

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tymeModerator

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Hey @JPEG1998,

That's totally okay. Take your time.

Sometimes, it doesn't need words. Just know we are here for you.

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JPEG1998Senior Contributor

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Hi @tyme and @Jynx ,

I met my peer support worker today, and I got sooooooooo much off my chest about this particular individual. However, I feel more anxious. There are so many 'what ifs.'

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JynxModerator

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Heya @JPEG1998 yeah it's obviously a pretty emotionally overwhelming situation, so take your time as needed hun.

I'm glad you got an opportunity to get some stuff off your chest! I think it's also okay to be feeling more anxious afterwards too - I always feel kinda 'brittle' and raw after a big venting session, sometimes I end up second-guessing myself like 'did I overshare' or 'did I make a mountain out of a molehill' but it helps to remind myself that it's all part of the process. Like, sometimes venting is needed to help us truly make sense of all the thoughts and feelings.

Hope you're doing alright this evening hun. Are you gonna be seeing your support worker often?

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JPEG1998Senior Contributor

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@Jynx @tyme

I don’t have it in me to respond properly right now as I am still consume with thoughts about this person.

I’ve noticed that when I am up close to them, they either a: completely look away, or b: look away and smile uncomfortably. On the ODD occasion when I look at them from a distance, I will catch them looking at me and then they will quickly look away .

I don’t know if this person is interested in me or not. And I don’t understand what their behaviour means.

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JPEG1998Senior Contributor

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@tyme @Jynx


They’re in a relationship 😢

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tymeModerator

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Hey @JPEG1998 ,

I encourage you not to let this keep you down. You deserve the best.

Live in the now and allow yourself to experience the now.

Here for you.

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