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Originally Posted by Ford Puma
I agree with the open post completely. While my own position on talking about problems is still work in progress I tend to think its not always a good idea to share with others. Most people mean well when they say talk to me and things like that, but do they understand, that is the big issue. They might think they do, but, do any of us understand mental health truly? It is trial and error, sometimes it will work and sometimes it will not. Personally I say nothing to my brother as he has a mild autism condition meaning his awareness is almost non-existent. The shrink I saw when in the psych ward I told very little to and even the T I saw on and off for 6 years I only half told her things.
As for the constant adds on TV and in awareness campaigns about 'Its good to talk' I do understand they mean well, but sometimes it's just not that simple.
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I totally agree. Yeah a lot of people will say it’s good to share and that they would love it if someone confided in them but then when it comes to it, a lot of them will report how uncomfortable and helpless they felts since it was too much and even caused them to pull away. I’ve accidentally driven people away for a bit when I’ve shared my problems in the past.
Some of they truly were just selfish and not good friends since they only complained and talked about themselves but others just felt uncomfortable. The way I found out is as soon as I stopped sharing stuff and even made it look like I was happy again, they began to be comfortable around me again and talk to me more as if nothing happened.