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feeling vulnerable
| Wed, 12-08-2004 - 4:39pm |
Hi,
I'm not used of sharing my feelings and since I've been struggling with depression, I can no longer pretend to be happy and carefree all the time. So I've been telling people, but I'm not used of being so open with how I feel, and as a result I feel really vulnerable right now. I don't like feeling like this. Do you guys have any suggestions or any help on how I can feel more comfortable with myself and what I'm going through?
Thanks!
I'm not used of sharing my feelings and since I've been struggling with depression, I can no longer pretend to be happy and carefree all the time. So I've been telling people, but I'm not used of being so open with how I feel, and as a result I feel really vulnerable right now. I don't like feeling like this. Do you guys have any suggestions or any help on how I can feel more comfortable with myself and what I'm going through?
Thanks!

Hi there,
I don't really have any brilliant suggestions, but I just wanted to respond so that you know you're not alone. There is still such a stigma attached to depression that it is really hard to talk about. Plus, you don't want to be a downer to others (at least, that's how I feel), always talking about your problems. I think it's important to choose carefully whom you speak to. You can start with good friends and/or family, whoever makes you feel more comfortable. Make sure it's someone you can trust and who knows you well enough not to give unwelcome advice. If someone responds in an inappropriate way (e.g. "Just snap out of it"), that can be tough, so you might want to think about what you will do in that situation. Will you let it go, or discuss it further? I think it will help if you think in advance about what you will do or say.
This is a really hard thing to deal with, and I hope you find some people IRL you can talk to. If not, we are here for you.
~Nicola
Hi and Welcome
Hopefully being here and realizing you are not alone will help alot.
*hugs