I Am Not As Strong As You Think I Am
I try to be happy and strong for those around me, but I'm breaking down on the inside. It's so exhausting to try to conjure strength for others when I have none for myself
22-25, M
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xxxMeeThreexxx
OMG, I feel you dude. It means you're much stronger than you think you are. I do the same thing and I'm trying to come out of it. You just have to realize that, while it is good to consider the feelings of others and to want to be happy for them, you have to be just as strong for yourself, and if that means draining the strength you have for other to use for yourself, then by all means. You deserve it.
And honestly, trying to be strong and happy for others is horrible, especially when you succeed because people won't be able to see that you're breaking on the inside and they'll continue to add to the load until you eventually do break.
Start putting yourself first sometimes too. You're feelings are just as important as the people you're trying to be strong and happy for. And in the end, are you not just deceiving them only to hurt them when you do eventually break?? Sometimes, even our positive actions have negative consequences. I hope things get better for you. Take care!!
And honestly, trying to be strong and happy for others is horrible, especially when you succeed because people won't be able to see that you're breaking on the inside and they'll continue to add to the load until you eventually do break.
Start putting yourself first sometimes too. You're feelings are just as important as the people you're trying to be strong and happy for. And in the end, are you not just deceiving them only to hurt them when you do eventually break?? Sometimes, even our positive actions have negative consequences. I hope things get better for you. Take care!!
notthatoneguy · 22-25, M
Wow, you make such a great point. Thank you for that
xxxMeeThreexxx
Anytime. And if you ever need/want someone to talk to about any of these things, feel free to pm at anytime. As I said, I feel you, I do the exact same thing. Perhaps we could share experiences.
LittleMilwee
As long as you keep trying and don't give up you haven't got anything to worry about :)
weirdnerdgirl
You're strong..you just have to trust yourself..
notthatoneguy · 22-25, M
You're right... thank you.
beautifulbluesea
that is an attribute of a strong person.