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LRAContributor
Hi there, my first post so a bit nervous.
ive long struggled with depression and anxiety, but lately, despite "doing well" I've just become more and more disassociated.
Ive been trying to hide it but I feel cracks beginning to appear, I'm in over my head and am trying to sort it out....but I'm terrified to let anyone know what's really happening for me. That I'll hurt them deeply.
how I feel and the bad choices I've made....
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BunniekinsSenior Contributor
@LRA Others define me by my actions whilst manic .... I try not to define myself by my action and thoughts whilst mad but it is hard as it is so alive when I am taken over it is almost like being possessed.
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K8tieContributor
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BurnOutNew Contributor
Hi there,
Don't be nervous. It is normal to question everything.
I understand your struggles, I understand you feel disassociated as your brain does not function how you want it to function. It is very hard to trust people and you will be worried about how they see you and if they can or will support you.
My advice is confiding in one person first, the one you trust the most. Explain how you feel, explain how you struggle, explain how you think you hurt them. Walk with them so I can be easier to talk about it. Ask them to hear you out, keep it simple, and talk about how you feel and how you feel about things.
Don't be upset if you don't get an answer straight away. You needed time to come to terms, they might need time as well. Explain to them what you expect, maybe just a listener. Just a friend who is there for you.
Don't give up hope, most people try to understand but make clear what you need from them.
Good luck you can get there.
P.S. You might think you made a bad choice, you will never know if you went the other way it would have had a different outcome!
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LRAContributor
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Dad6Casual Contributor
How do you post something ?
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MDTSenior Contributor
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MDTSenior Contributor
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K8tieContributor
Hi @LRA
How are you feeling now? Sometime has past since I last replyed to you and I was just wanting to reach out again and let you know that I am here for you if you are interested in talking more.
Thanks
K8tie 🙂
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