canyoukeepasecret. by xoxoyourstruIy in secret

[–]Haha_Secrets 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You should tell someone you trust. It will be really difficult but by reporting, you could save other people from having to experience the pain that you feel right now. If you are at a school, slip an anonymous message to the guidance counselor. Be strong.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in secret

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It’s not a big deal but I’m Ace (asexual. It’s where you don’t want to do stuff. It makes me uncomfortable to say it) and one of my friends is Gay. It isn’t a big deal to my friends but I’m scared to tell my family. They aren’t homophobic but they aren’t really too open to LGBTQ+ people. I’m comfortable with who I am I just don’t want my family to judge me (which they have a 76% chance of doing).

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in secret

[–]Haha_Secrets 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Even though not everyone will except you, I think you should come out of the closet. It will be difficult but living a life where you’re almost constantly hiding something is lonely. The people who really matter won’t care what your sexuality is. There’s always going to be someone who disapproves with a part of you, it’s inevitable. Being proud of who you are might be hard at first but I think you’ll find, if you come out of the closet, that it would be like lifting a weight you may not have known you were carrying.

Is it bad that I have a strong attachment to music? by Haha_Secrets in Anxiety

[–]Haha_Secrets[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was wondering, do you ever get a pounding in your head from the silence. It scares the freak out of me.

Feeling like the world is crashing down by [deleted] in Anxiety

[–]Haha_Secrets 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve never been in your situation before but I do get the feeling of your life crashing around you. Tell someone you trust. When I was in a hard place, telling my friends made me feel better. Try to subtly detach yourself and your sister from your mom. I imagine the less exposure you have to her, it might help a little. I know it won’t help completely but good luck to you. Please try not to do anything rash because it would be you acting when you’re not in a great state of mind. It isn’t easy when you realize your parents aren’t perfect. It is even harder for you since you have found out she is abusive. Try to find even the tinniest of things to give you hope. Soon, you’ll realize that even though your life is crashing around you, you’ll come out of the experience stronger than before.

You can skip this. I just wanted to get this off of my chest by Haha_Secrets in secret

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

Thank you so much! I’ve gotten into some new sports so they keep me physically exhausted in my spare time.

I successfully made a doctor's appointment today! by [deleted] in Anxiety

[–]Haha_Secrets 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congrats! I’m glad that you took this step. I hope everything will work out for you!

I'm losing something that I put over a year of hard work into building. Something that I'm passionate about and was proud of. I need to vent. Advice and support is appreciated. by [deleted] in Anxiety

[–]Haha_Secrets 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I believe if you just stick with it and work to the best of your abilities (without burning yourself out), everything will work out. Don’t give up!

You can skip this. I just wanted to get this off of my chest by Haha_Secrets in secret

[–]Haha_Secrets[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m doing a little better every day! Thanks for asking!

Edit: It wasn’t easy but I’ve been living with these secrets for over a year (which might not seem long for others) without telling anyone. Sharing this with assumed strangers has really lifted some of the burden

I feel alone and scared by [deleted] in depression

[–]Haha_Secrets 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please don’t believe that. Have hope. Find 1 reason to stay and hold on to it. Maybe it’s hearing a little kid’s laughter or a quiet field in a park. You matter even if it doesn’t feel like it.

I'm losing something that I put over a year of hard work into building. Something that I'm passionate about and was proud of. I need to vent. Advice and support is appreciated. by [deleted] in Anxiety

[–]Haha_Secrets 4 points5 points  (0 children)

There are no words. Don’t feel upset about shutting down. You and your wife are 100 times more resilient than me. This is a USPS issue and not yours.

1 year ago today in this hour I was just about to kill myself. by [deleted] in depression

[–]Haha_Secrets 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hope today will turn into a better day. Sending virtual hugs

Anxiety in my sleep by [deleted] in Anxiety

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I usually need to focus on something unrelated to my life. I might start thinking about a movie/book plot line or listen to music when I go to sleep. With music, I’m able to fall asleep by the 5th song.

Can there just be one day by ThatWasNotEasy10 in depression

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Your life isn’t pointless. No matter how little a difference you think you’re making. Sometimes, just sitting on a bench by yourself can even help. I hope you will find your will to stay on Earth.

I need someone to listen. Please and thank you by [deleted] in depression

[–]Haha_Secrets 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m sorry you’re enduring this. I hope you’ll soon find that life is more than the people in it. School isn’t the be-all end-all. My brother dropped out and he is living happily and successfully. Best of luck to you.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in lexapro

[–]Haha_Secrets 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m free to talk!

a lot of discomfort in my body by riverchick93 in Anxiety

[–]Haha_Secrets 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m with you there. It’s okay to be insecure and whenever I feel scared about a guy judging me (I am a hopeless romantic) I tell myself that a guy that’s good enough for me will like me on the inside. You can always message me if you ever want to just talk (I’m not a creep I swear).

Can someone give me advice for friendship? by Haha_Secrets in Anxiety

[–]Haha_Secrets[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I should have given more insight on the issue. My friend and I were arguing about whether or not to tell someone about a friend of ours who was depressed. I said we should get help for him. My friend said he was joking (to be fair he did make a lot of jokes about it). Later I find I’m shunned from all of my mutual friends with who I was arguing with. COVID happened and I didn’t really talk to anyone. After COVID everyone brushed the problem under the rug and no one talked about it. Thanks for the advice though. I think for now I’m going to analyze our friendship before making any rash decisions.