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One of my life long battles. It's cost me a lot of opportunities. Friendships. And generally made my life much more difficult. It feels more like a curse than anything really. I've learned my strengths and weaknesses though, and am able to navigate life much more successfully than ever before. I feel, though it's taken years from my life, I am starting to win more and more battles and have turned the tides to my favor lately.
Harlow · 31-35, F
@Coppercoil Good on you for taming it. Yeah a curse is the right word.
I’ve always been anxious. I guess I hide it well because people irl think I’m happy all the time. It’s definitely been getting worse. I started seeing a therapist this year & I’m in the process of switching to a different depression med. plus being mostly an introvert doesn’t help, but I also fake being extrovert well. Idk I like making people laugh and spreading positivity when I have to be around people. I wouldn’t want anyone to feel as bad as I do.
I’ve always been anxious. I guess I hide it well because people irl think I’m happy all the time. It’s definitely been getting worse. I started seeing a therapist this year & I’m in the process of switching to a different depression med. plus being mostly an introvert doesn’t help, but I also fake being extrovert well. Idk I like making people laugh and spreading positivity when I have to be around people. I wouldn’t want anyone to feel as bad as I do.
Coppercoil · M
@Harlow we have a great deal in common. I understand. I am searching for a therapist and am on depression meds to. And people wouldn't have the slightest clue anything is wrong with me, at work, or walking around, whatever. I can hide it well too.
Just know I'm here to support you always and you can lean on me anytime. I know how hard it can be, people who have similar struggles and can empathize, need to support one another because most people can't possibly understand how extra hard life is for us. Everything takes so much more effort and emotionally it slowly erodes our quality of life and perception of ourselves.
Just know I'm here to support you always and you can lean on me anytime. I know how hard it can be, people who have similar struggles and can empathize, need to support one another because most people can't possibly understand how extra hard life is for us. Everything takes so much more effort and emotionally it slowly erodes our quality of life and perception of ourselves.
Harlow · 31-35, F
@Coppercoil Thank you. Truly 
I’m not good at leaning on anyone though 
I’m usually the one making other people feel better, listening, & giving advice. But I might take you up on it one day. It sounds soothing. Always wondered how it felt to be on the other side
I’m not good at leaning on anyone though I’m usually the one making other people feel better, listening, & giving advice. But I might take you up on it one day. It sounds soothing. Always wondered how it felt to be on the other side