Do you feel supported?

[Sunshine2424]

Do you speak more opening on this online support group than you do with people within your life you see face to face?

[Roxylox]

I absolutely do

[Hidden]

Right now that’s how I feel. Doesn’t seem like the people that know me really want to listen to me. So many people are caught up in the Christmas shopping season. I don’t even care about all of that right now. I’m really just trying to survive another day.

[JasmineJaz]

Definitely, this group is one of the most caring place I've been, only second to my therapist's.

[AnxiousSilver]

"Do you feel supported? "

Here's the thing. My family loves me, and I love them.

But, (mainly talking about my parents here) they understand physical pain, just not mental.

[Hidden in reply to AnxiousSilver]

How have you been? In a lot of ways my Mom seems to understand better than my Dad does.

[AnxiousSilver in reply to Hidden]

Just trying to hang in there with my folks. (and myself)

Just trying to do the best that I can.

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Thank you for asking, and hope all is well with you too GGDF.

[Hidden in reply to AnxiousSilver]

Thanks. I am the grumpiest, most frustrated person right now. I’m ready to go to sleep and forget the world. I don’t even want to know what’s in the news today. Sometimes it’s for the best I don’t know. I’m not a CNN junkie.

[AnxiousSilver in reply to Hidden]

I've been feeling a lot of that lately.

& I hope that you feel better soon.

[Hidden in reply to AnxiousSilver]

Thank you, you too!!!

[designguy]

I'm curious, do you?

[Volcano65]

I do. A lot of the time I feel like I have to pretend with people I interact with. I don't feel like that here.

[es27]

For me it depends how well I know the person. I have definitely been guilty over the years of finding that person who kind of understands and shows sympathy. Then become over reliant in them and burdening them with my woes every time I see them . So I think it's probably healthier to come on here with people who understand whilst keeping some anomamility. Generally though I don't hide the fact I have anxiety and panic disorders and will talk to anyone willing to listen which kind of begs the question if I don't bottle it up and it's good to talk why do I have these disorders? Take care have a good day

[DodgeDhanda]

Hi S2424.

I talk openly in both here & with those around me . Took me years of learning to open myself up .

However this group wins hands down when it comes to catharticness in both letting it out or words that could help another person also it's open & accessible 24/7 too . Has to be cheaper than a therapist .

Also post as little or much as U feel helps U reduce ur levels of stress & anxiety.

[KittyKat2022]

Yes I do because I don’t feel as alone. And I also feel understood.

[Frankie24]

I definitely speak more online than to people in my life about what is going on with the exception of my therapist and psychiatrist and one very kind tech. at dialysis. I feel the people in my life either really don’t want to hear or really don’t understand. For this reason I keep a lot to myself. I have always been a quiet person who has difficulty in social situations. I think this is because my dad always told me to shut up that I didn’t have anything worth hearing. I do okay at work. I also do okay in a group where there are topics I feel like I have something to add to.

[JustMeA]

Hello🙂 Although i wouldn t have thought so, i do speak more open here because people share the same problems, and people know exactly what i am talking about when refering to anxiety. I find this comunity full of nice people.

Take care 🙏🤗

[car103]

Absolutely. People around me want to hear happy pleasant things. I am sad when I realize that my support is basically online groups.

[Gillyflower18]

Definitely more here. My remaining family have their own serious medical issues too. I have one friend who’s been there and understands. Other than my therapist and psychiatrist this is the best place because people understand where you’re coming from!

[fauxartist]

Yes because your anonymous... no names, phone numbers, addresses, pictures of yourself, geolocations, etc.... if you feel anonymous... it helps with people who need to feel safe sharing what they need to.

[MaggieSylvie]

I do. I hardly ever see anyone and people see me as being well. So it doesn't crop up really.

[designguy]

I definitely feel supported here because we all share similar issues and the people here are kind and compassionate. It's taken me years but I now feel comfortable sharing how I feel and think with most people in my life and speaking my truth which is important to me. I grew up learning to suppress my emotions and hide them and am determined to not do that again and honor my true self. I do think it is prudent to choose who to disclose and discuss emotional issues with, some people are not going to be receptive to it. I also enjoy sharing what i've learned and am grateful if it can help someone else.