[GennyM]

I have an exceedingly difficult time voicing my personal problems to anyone but especially doctors. I find it EXTREMELY uncomfortable. I am, however, able to be glib and talk about all manner of things not pertaining to me or having to do with feelings. In fact, even the idea of talking about feelings makes me want to punch myself in the face. The only way I could see myself talking somewhat comfortably would be drunk; I'd literally have to have no filter. This is something that I have never been able to overcome. Does anyone else get this horribly uncomfortable when talking about personal issues?

It is hard for me, too.

Tell us one thing that is currently troubling you. Or tell us more. You can do it. No judgment here, just support. You already made a start by your post above. What brought you here...what's going on?

[GennyM]

It's no one thing for sure. Though it sounds strange, I never expected nor wanted to live past a set predetermined age that I had set. This age was somewhere right around 28. Oddly, I took some comfort in that and accepted it as my fait. I'm 31 now, and life kinda happened. Throughout my twenties, I went to college and obtained dual degrees in fields which interested me but that ultimately, I did not expect to work in. I seriously never planned for an adult future of any kind. Nearly four years ago, I became pregnant. I had a bit of a nervous breakdown about it for various reasons, but ultimately held it together. I got married while I was pregnant, and now have a husband, two step children (15 and 18), and an almost 3 year old! Basically, life crept up on me, but I'm still reeling! The responsibility is overwhelming! I'm just trying to keep up, but it's not easy trying to fashion a life when I didn't expect to be alive.

[*Laurie*]

I also find voicing my problems very difficult. It's hard for me to express myself because I am worried about sounding overly dramatic or desperate.