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I'm afraid to tell my friend what I'm going through. Because I'm scared to disappoint them and I don't want other people to know. I don't know why I feel that way, I know I can trust her. It's something I don't talk to many people about and I don't want to be judged.

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kenster1

hi please talk to your friend if she is a trusted one at that.we all need someone we can talk to and I doubt they would judge you either.i always say on here if we don't open up then no one can help us.

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wiserlady in reply tokenster1

You can regret telling friends things, I use the free prayer forum at accuratepsychicreadingsonli.... Its private and confidentials and no cost and loads of people support me there. Some friends are trustworthy but there is always that risk that maybe they are not.

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Survivor4Ever

The decision is yours. I understand it is hard. Sounds like you more or likely trust no one. However, there has to be a point in your life where what other people think just doesn’t matter . They either accept you or they don’t the way you are. And can be there or not. It’s just life is way to short . They are not in your shoes or have gone thru what you have or do. I personally don’t tell everybody. Why because I’m a private person though I do have a friend or two but everybody it’s just none of their business . But it’s your choice not anyone else’s. It maybe be very liberating and off your back to just tell one person. Not sure just my thoughts

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Sprinkle1

How about getting a therapist, you can spill your guts to a therapist, it is so healing. Depression is an awful illness, and we need help, we need someone to talk to, we need love and compassion. Trouble is there is prejudice, and judgement by a lot of people, can you truly trust this person, if so then go ahead.

I have a wonderful therapist, she specializes in Depression/anxiety and has helped me so much. I have suffered with depression on/off all my life, and have had very little help, I depend on anti-depression med's and my therapist who helps keep me happy. I am functioning daily as a full blown person. I send you courage, strength, peace, love n hugs.....Sprinkle 1.....

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Bobatea

Hello there, often times we can have conflicting views. We "believe" one thing, but we "feel" something else. Perhaps taking some time to figure it out may help you gain some clarity. If you trust her, why do you feel differently? Would someone trustworthy still judge? I know it's scary to talk to someone about certain things, but at the same time, it seems like you also "need" someone to know so you can have that support. Things we don't do often will feel awkward and scary because we haven't or don't do then often but the only way around that is to do more of it. Best wishes to you. I hope you find the courage to share with the one you trust.

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wiserlady

I find it hard to talk to friends during bad times, always scared they will start to give me unwanted daft advice, interfere or tell other people my secrets. I use a free prayer forum at accuratepsychicreadingsonli... where it is safe and no worries. Used it last year when my hubby was very ill and it looked as though he would have to retire and we would be penniless. Think the prayers worked as he got better and things are fine now. Despite what the doctor said. Ive got friends I chat to but tend to keep the really private and bad stuff to myself and use the forum instead. That way no worries about gossip or it somehow backfiring on me later.

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