Discussing mental, emotional, physical issues with others

[Meche1]

I don’t discuss my issues because no one cares

[Hidden]

Hi.

I feel like you.

I feel people are just so wrapped up and so busy...and can’t cope ...in all honesty I don’t know if I’m always correct but it’s how I feel...no one has time...it’s a horrible feeling...don’t think we are alone ...

I’ve resigned myself to not saying much around my own things , (mental and physical )and talking about things in general...

I’m sending you good wishes 🌺🌺🌹🌹🌻🌻

[Meche1]

It’s not that others don’t have time. As I said family, friends and acquaintances simply do not care

[Hidden]

Ps..

I’m talking about in real life..

I feel here on the forum there are lots who do understand and care in a way because they do understand ...

Sometimes it helps me to write it down x

[kenster1]

it can be hard for family and friends to understand our issues are you in therapy or planning to maybe you could take someone along and then they might understand better and you have us on here who do understand.

[Hidden]

I truly believe their is a reason or reasons why family and friends do not support you. Acquaintances are not going to get involved when they don’t know you. People that love us don’t just give up and not care.

In any regard, you’ve got a lot of experienced supporters here. You can alway also get counseling, when internet folks here might not be enough.

[Hidden]

I can relate somewhat.

For example, I usually receive very slow responses from family when I text them. Sometimes, I do not receive a response at all (and this is not about private health matters, just casual stuff).

I've come to realize there are various reasons for the responses I'm getting: they are busy with life; it's sort of the family "culture" to blow each other off; I wasn't very involved with them in the past and they've lost some of the emotional connection to me.

As far as reaching out to friends go, I get a much better return.

Friends are handpicked after all, right?

It's just so much easier than family. I hope someday to be on better terms with family but first things first. I need to be healthier and stronger before I go back into what started it all.

(I will add that I have had my share of friendships that were bad or went bad after time. I seem to be getting better at choosing, thank god. )

[Meche1 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you! Very helpful comment

[Gentlespirit]

Sometimes others step back because they aren't sure what to do or are giving you space to figure some things out for yourself or are busy with life and their responsibility. Time continue s. On. We are here for u and many of us struggle with similar issues. The support here is good . Take care. I wish you well on your journey.