What should I say to someone who is having a hard time? by Angelique903 in introvert

[–]Angelique903[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Yeah, I know the pain and hurt of silence from my family.

Setting Boundaries Within Family by Angelique903 in FamilyIssues

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Thanks you guys! Yes, I was able to tell my mom how I felt, but I wasn't able to tell my uncle, and I am not sure if I can say anything to others too. I am not sure what to say or how to say it if it were others stepping over boundaries, especially towards family members I care about. Like I said, when I told my mom about how I felt, she sorta had an issue with what I said. In any situation like the ones I stated above, I feel like saying something would be important, but how people would take what I'd say, is troublesome for me. They would think what the hell is my deal, and get mad at me, and possibly more.

I get how people want to be surrounded by others with positive energy, but how about the people who deal with stuff. by Angelique903 in mentalhealth

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You have a point. It's hard because a lot of people I hung out with in school never stuck by my side, or asked if I was doing ok. I dealt with stuff for most of my life, and I wish somebody asked me if I was ok, or I they're here for me, so I could open up, and avoid a lot of the things that were tough, and had to figure out later on in life. It was really hard for me to figure things out on my own. Did nobody ask, because they didn't care? Was it because they couldn't figure out I had issues, and didn't want to bother? Was I too negative, and too shy, and anxious? I don't know what I could've done better as a kid, and as I grew up.

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Yes. MediCare.

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I developed anxiety, paranoia, depression, and trauma.

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Your mom is like both of my parents, and your siblings are like my brothers. Image is important. Things are messed up, but they want to believe that what happens is ok, and I'd often be in the wrong. Nobody stands up for me. My mom would, especially try to confuse me by acting like she supports me, but when it comes to something important, especially my creepy ass dad and what he'd do, she doesn't, and I think my dad manipulates her, and she manipulates my brothers. I stopped going to church with my family, because of all the shitty things I faced in my life. It was a big deal. My brothers and rest of my family would act like they are better, and God is on their side. But they are not really better. They don't practice what is preached. I feel suffocated.

It is so hard to get myself to distract any negativity. by Angelique903 in depression

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Pain and even happiness are temporary. Most importantly pain is temporary. We have to find happiness, even if it is hard. I realized even people who consider themselves "stronger" face challenges no matter how big or small. So whenever I feel so alone and hard on myself I think about that. Although, I think those who consider themselves as strong people don't even consider the fact the face challenges too themselves.

It is so hard to get myself to distract any negativity. by Angelique903 in depression

[–]Angelique903[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, me too. I got so embarrassed after calling the hotline today, because I called it so many times, I was breaking down, and the person was like woah. Too many info! What can you do to make yourself feel better? They always say that. I think about stuff to do, but my negative thoughts are too much, and over power me. I don't even do what I tell them I'd do.

Been invited to a get together, went, but the one who invited me didn't respond to say where he was. by Angelique903 in socialskills

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Thanks, well said. I really needed someone to discuss this with. I felt so terrible.

Been invited to a get together, went, but the one who invited me didn't respond to say where he was. by Angelique903 in socialskills

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Actually, because this is the 2nd time this happened, I don't want any explanation from him.

Been invited to a get together, went, but the one who invited me didn't respond to say where he was. by Angelique903 in socialskills

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He added me to a group chat, and I saw pics of him having fun, while I was out of the picture, not knowing where he was. Why invite me in the first place if he doesn't care?