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MDTSenior Contributor
The hardest part? Seeing and knowing all these people and making them happy and laugh. Yet it does nothing for me.
Trying all this time and yet barely taking a step.
I've been dealt a good hand and yet I always fold.
Since I was a kid I've always been afraid. The first day of kindy up until this very moment.
Alone. Cold. Tortured.
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TABSenior Contributor
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AppleblossomSenior Contributor
@MDT
Being dealt a good hand does not mean that life is easy ot there wont be lots challenges.
It does not mean that you are not allowed to feel or be unsure of things or make a mistake here and there along with all the great things you do achieve.
Some people think the art of life is being able to hold the anxiety and keep walking ... you get to sit down and have a good night sleep here & there ....
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BryanaCampSenior Contributor
Hi @MDT
sorry to hear you're going through a rough patch
I totally relate to faking it in social situations, making people happy whilst feeling no connection to them and no positive emotions within myself. It's exhausting and depressing and I feel more isolated than ever afterwards.
Don't be too hard on yourself, you're a great person
You're not alone
Let us know how you're doing today, sending you good vibes.
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MDTSenior Contributor
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BryanaCampSenior Contributor
Hope your day went ok @MDT , good to take things one day at a time.
Hang in there & let us know how you're going when you feel up to it
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MDTSenior Contributor
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