Invisible illnesses...

The judgement and disbelief is so hard to deal with. Being made to feel like you’re lazy... its all so hard sometimes. Thats why it’s easier for me to fake it...

[EleanorRose]

So sad to hear this. I am definitely not as open as I could be about my mental health problems, even with people I have known a very long time, through fear of judgement. I have sometimes pretended to be physically ill as it seems easier.

But I have to say, on the whole, I have been very lucky with people I have opened up to, including some very lovely work colleagues. Some people will never understand but what I have learnt is there are lots of lovely people out there who are either willing to learn and try to understand or who have experiences of their own to share. Keep trying and don't be ashamed

[Hidden in reply to EleanorRose]

Thanks x

[Hidden]

Hello Hidden

It certainly is an invisible illness which I think makes it even harder for us at times how do you explain to someone that has never felt what we do what anxiety is like , I do not think they ever will know but I have got to the stage where most of the time I don't say I am alright when I am not and I just think when people look at me gone out , well you should not have asked me how I am then

Thank goodness we have these Communities now though where we do know we can come and say we are not ok and everyone will know exactly how we feel and understand us

I hope you have had the best day you can

Take Care x

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Thanks x

Yes I’m so grateful for these communities

[Hidden]

Hey Hope ~ sorry just caught your post.

Thing is here it's ok not to be ok. A lot of people don't believe I suffer with Anxiety /Panic I hide it so well ~ the life and soul of the party outside ~ while inside I'm a mess. You are a kind person with a pure heart ~ take comfort in knowing you are well respected on here~ and your Living with Anxiety family will listen to you ~ never judge you no matter what.

Be kind to yourself today 🦋🦋xx

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Yeah I’m the same x I put a huge smile on and keep it going x

Yeah honestly so grateful that I was able to find this place x

[Hidden]

Totally get this Hope.

For me too it’s easier to fake, but exhausting ..

I think possibly the reason I isolate a lot.

I need the solace after the mask.

I just feel,people have got so much going on in their own lives they can’t cope ....

It’s nice to be able to come along here and write it down..it truly helps..

I’m not around as much, I’m preserving energy...I get so tired so quickly ..even writing can make me exhausted...

Best wishes to you 💕💕 xx

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Oh same I get so tired of it x

I totally understand why you take time out x I have to do it also otherwise i really do get worn out x mentally and physically as I’ve also got the physical illnesses too 😓

But hey we all have some good in our lives and thats what we have to keep a good hold of x

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

😊🌹🌹🌹 x x x