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Does anyone actually care about me?
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Amy22
Take care,
Sinead
Just echoing what everyone else has said, we all really care about you Morgan. You're a valuable member of the community
I’m so sorry you were told that, I can’t imagine how hard and dismissive that must have been. I think people sometimes just don’t how to help and support. I think someone telling you something like that, is more a reflection on them, than it is you.
I think sometimes “whining” can be misinterpreted for just ranting and venting, which really does help working through difficult, complex and confusing emotions, and you just need someone to listen.
Is there’s someone you feel comfortable talking about your emotions?
You said that hide your emotions, which I imagine would be very tiring, is there anything you do to cope or find that helps?
All the best ❤️
https://youtu.be/3GzpcN3vy_Q
You deserve space to vent about your anguish and to gain access to some real solutions if that's what you'd like. Being shut down in that way is always pretty horrid. Perhaps this sounds odd, but I would recommend changing your response to this person the next time they are upset.
I am not suggesting being cold/cruel, and you're too empathetic to treat anyone that way anyhow, but, once you have provided the person with comfort, emotional support and space, it may be useful to mention that you would be grateful for more support when you are suffering. I suggest this because then they will be able to relate to and understand what you mean, because they were the one who was just in pain and asking for support.
I'm not sure if this idea would be helpful, but just thought I'd offer it in case because it has helped me in my life
To be told you are whining and being pathetic is really horrible, especially by someone you felt close enough to actually share what was going on. Due to this bad experience, it's not surprising that this has made you want to hide your emotions. Is there anyone else you think you'd feel comfortable talking to? There are other ways of release, also. Writing/gardening/movement/art/this forum