How is everyone doing?

I’m struggling right now. Feel stuck like I’ve never felt before. I don’t know how to get out of this state of mind. Everyone says I have a great positive attitude it that’s because that’s what I want them to see. When I am screaming on the inside. Overwhelmed and feeling tired. Who else is dealing with this or dealt with this. How did you get out of it. I don’t even know where to start. Please only helpful comments

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WillaKissing · 56-60, M

I have never been like you. I have always worn my emotions on my face and body like a suit of armor there was no guessing as to what I was thinking or feeling.

The only advice I can give is to be open and honest with your feelings and emotions and not to put on that fake happy face to please the world when it is killing you.

When someone says to my wow your upset. I say yes and bear with me, but this is why. The same for when I am sad or happy or excited or shocked or impressed or displeased. There is no shame in being the authentic and open person you want to be.

Life is not a popularity contest it is a survival of all things, people, places, and situations.

Good luck.

Sassychick420 · 31-35, F

@WillaKissing thanks I really needed it hear/see this

WillaKissing · 56-60, M

@Sassychick420 O was hoping it would help you.

It is perfectly Fine for you to state how you feel when you feel it with respects to whom you are addressing like a boss co-worker, friend, family, child, and the like. Always and I mean Always be true to yourself first and you can do this while still maintaining all the respectful boundaries of others.

You have to put you and your mental health first because no one else will.