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Originally Posted by justxholdon
I have the opposite feeling. I'm afraid to tell anyone. It feels like to me that people will view it as a cop out or attention seeking or that I'm just 'being dramatic' and I'm in no way saying this about anyone. It's just beliefs of my own that have been reinforced by undereducated and compassion-lacking individuals.
It would be nice to tell people. Like, hey, I'm having a hard day today, maybe be gentler in the way you talk to/about me please. Lower your expectations a little today, I'm not feeling myself. That actually sounds fantastic. It'd take off so much pressure I put on myself to keep up appearances.
Good on you for being able to speak up.
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I understand how you feel. It can be the most difficult thing that you do. I just discovered over time that I personally felt better after telling someone about my condition. There are still many family, friends and co-workers that I have never discussed it with. Maybe I will never tell some or many of them, but I feel better about the ones that know. It's like I don't have to explain or make up reasons that I don't care to go somewhere or participate in a crowd setting. Of course, it is also helpful to reach out to others that are experiencing some of the same feelings. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.