Do you feel special?

[AnIslandOfPeace]

I told a friend of mine about my depression and how I feel and that was the question she asked me. I don't know how I answered and it has been a while but the question keeps coming back every now and then and somehow, I'm yet to really tell myself the truth. Maybe your answers will give me an answer, so now I'm asking you too, do you feel special?

[Sillysausage234]

Special needs........like peace and quiet 🤫 birdsong and music

[AnIslandOfPeace in reply to Sillysausage234]

Lol. Hope you getting those?

[Hidden]

🤔 depends on the context. Special compared to others no. In the eyes of God yes.

[AnIslandOfPeace in reply to Hidden]

Hmmm. Makes sense.

[AnIslandOfPeace in reply to Hidden]

She was talking about me having depression though, like did it make me feel special? Like should I be treated differently?

[Hidden in reply to AnIslandOfPeace]

Please accept my apologies. I misunderstood what was posted. That is insensitive to say to you. I am sorry this happened to you. People with mental illness are special. We have to bear the wrongs done to us with love and compassion, because we know how it feels to not receive compassion in return.

[AnIslandOfPeace in reply to Hidden]

Yeah. Thanks.

[MsMouse]

I think it's more kind of... comforting? (I hope that's the right word, I apologize) to know there are other people who have experienced what you have, and that you are not alone.

[AnIslandOfPeace in reply to MsMouse]

Yeah, it is. Thanks.

[fauxartist]

I think we are all special in our own ways....it's just that some of us are no longer in denial about our depression or anxiety, etc. and have embraced it as simply a part of who we are. I think the majority of so called society has one thing or another, but because of the stigma of being different or not normal is so ignorantly put out there.....and used as a weapon against us..people fear being honest about themselves. I don't care what anyone thinks.

The way things are going with the world today...I am quite content to stay in my own space. I don't talk about my stuff to anyone but my immediate close circle. It's no ones business. I don't paint bullseyes on my arse for anyone to take a shot at when they want to be condesending or cruel. I believe the majority of people here, agoraphobic, health anxiety, depression, BP, or what ever, are all very intelligent gifted people who see the world in more detail and have a better perception and sensitivity to others than general society...so for me....'WE are the new normal'.

[AnIslandOfPeace in reply to fauxartist]

Oh this is so great.

[AnIslandOfPeace in reply to fauxartist]

Your words gave me reasons to smile. Thanks.

[Starrlight in reply to AnIslandOfPeace]

Faux is great

[Hidden in reply to fauxartist]

Love this 💕

[Hidden]

No, I don't feel special. Definitely feel I'm someone who succumbs to imposter syndrome. Like I'm easily replaceable by someone better than me in all aspects of life.

[AnIslandOfPeace in reply to Hidden]

Does that make you feel bad? Or insecure?

[Hidden in reply to AnIslandOfPeace]

I'd say insecure. It makes me feel like I need to be the best at everything I do and it's difficult to be vulnerable to others because of it.

[AnIslandOfPeace in reply to Hidden]

Ohh, I see. That's good then.

[bluemoon2u]

Every person is special and I believe in treating them as such. Are we special-- do we have individual needs and want to be responded to in a positive way. And yes I am special and so are you and if someone cares about us they will treat us special (in a way that focuses on us as individuals)

too

[AnIslandOfPeace in reply to bluemoon2u]

Hmm. That's true, thanks.

[Hidden]

I don’t feel special because I struggle with my mental health...

I hide it mostly and feel stigma 😔

[AnIslandOfPeace in reply to Hidden]

Oh man. I'm sorry.

[AnIslandOfPeace]

But I think you should start talking about it. Not be proud, just talk.