Yes it is difficult to sit with those emotions- feeling vulnerable. It makes me feel really uncomfortable to need others - and that in turn is uncomfortable to admit.

The thing for me is when I ask myself how would I react if someone admitted to me they felt needy and clingy I know I would be compassionate towards them.

I notice how many people left me hugs here. They are compassionate towards me.

It feels like we need self compassion here too. Maybe that is part of the answer.