When people ask what's wrong...

...what can you tell them if you don't know why you're upset? Nobody ever seems to believe me when I say that.

(Sorry if this is the wrong board - couldn't think where else to put it.)

I tell them that I don't know what's wrong and that I am just having a bad day.

I say I am just not sure or say "I am fine!"
Or make some sort of joke or smart deduction or language trick.

I tell them I am just having a tough time right now.
Love,
Linda

I usually go with 'one of those days'. Most people have had an off day, and can relate to some extent.

i normally say " im ok, nothing wrong, just me being me, " then my wife asks whats wrong and she get the answer " im fine "

i'm fine works for me, most of the time, i'm fine with a venomous bite means back off, leave me be, being british, and a man, its a standard response whatever the problem is.

Sometimes it can be best to just say 'one of those days' or something like that to kind of brush it off...

When I don't know what is upsetting me I start to think about...

What am I thinking about?

What in the external world? Am I thinking a lot about something that has happened? In the internal world? Am I aware of thoughts like 'I'm so stupid' or something like that?

What do I feel like doing? With respect to fantasy rather than actuality... Do I feel like punching someone / something, do I feel like crying?

If you can figure out what is triggering your emotion and what you feel like doing then sometimes what emotion it is becomes clear.

Sometimes environmental stuff can have an effect too. Lack of sleep / food etc etc...

Thanks for your replies. I'll try and remember those for next time.

i sometimes just say im having a bad hair day. it makes them laugh and they move on.

LOL!! Biiv-- I think your reply is creative!

Rio,
Seriously, I would first thank them for asking-- as I tend to blend in and not be noticed, so I'm not usually asked such a caring question in my 3-D world. and I think saying-- "just one of those days" is good.

You must have caring people in your life-- that's something to be thankful for.-- IMO.

I say PMS... people don't ask questions about that, except that I seem to have it more than once a month!!!

Thanks for replying, you three. And mandyfins, you're right, I hadn't thought of it like that before! I usually try not to be noticed, and I when I'm upset I don't like people pointing it out, especially as it often makes me feel worse...they do mean well, though, and I should be grateful for that.