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Originally Posted by lavieenrose
There are times when I feel myself withdraw from friends, both IRL and here at PC. Maybe it coincides with times of increased anxiety or depression or the brain fog of ADD. It feels like I can't think clearly, or be articulate, or don't have much to say or contribute. Reading can feel labor-intensive. I then start thinking that I'm lacking social skills or that I'm cold. I know that it's not true, but those thoughts occur anyway.
There are other times when I have more mental energy, more interest in reaching out, and in being a support to others. I'm trying not to be judgmental toward myself for the phases of withdrawal. I know that I don't have to keep up with those who post more. Does anyone else move in and out of phases like these?
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Yes, I understand what your saying. Sometimes it feels so lonely! You need help, you want help but it feels like others dont or wont understand! Sometimes the people in our lives that we should be able to count on are the worst and that really hurts. Then again I start to think well maybe its me maybe I'm not expressing myself right or not making myself understood and atleast for me thats a trigger that makes me shut down and give up. I truly am sorry your hurting so much and feeling so isolated, I wish I had words that could help. I'll be thinking of you and atleast knowing that I am not the only one who is reaching out and finding no one there to catch me, atleast in that we are not alone!