I don't know what I'm doing

[SilentSinger55]

So I've posted recently about my struggles with food and how I'm not doing okay but I haven't actually really reached out to anybody in my life. I don't feel like I deserve help right now because I don't really think I need it. With my food struggles, I don't have any health issues from it and haven't even lost any weight so I don't know what to do there and my emotional struggles are really stupid and hard to explain so yeah. I still find myself hinting towards the fact that I'm not alright when I'm with my friends. I tend to make it obvious that I have some 'big secret' and every now and then I will say something like, "I was gonna say something but I really shouldn't" or "Hey have you guys been on Health Unlocked recently??" ( they both have accounts) I don't think they've caught on but I'm still confusing myself by doing this, you know?

[Windsorgardener5087]

Hi, thank you for your post.

The hardest thing when we struggle is to speak openly and honestly when disclosing our problems. I think this is partly to do with concerns of talking about mental health and fearful feeling that people won't understand or know what to do.

I am now in a place where I can ask a friend for a few moments of their time to discuss my issue. I can't recommend fudging or cryptic messages. Naming the issue and directly asking for help is best.

I still recommend consulting a therapist for the issues causing me bother that can't be helped by family and friends.

Remember that you are worthy of help. You just need to ask for it. You might be pleasantly surprised by their reactions.

All the best to you. 🐨