Feelings like a bother
How does one go about being expressive and trying to seek help, yet feeling invalidated by love ones, or harboring the fear of being an annoyance?
i can’t always bring myself to do this, but when i can, i ask the loved one if i’m being annoying and they 100% of the time reply no. sometimes just hearing that can help a little.
A good hug helps me and it's an easy ask.
Recognizing that loved ones make mistakes because they don't understand. But they are truly "loved ones" who want to try. You aren't an annoyance. You are someone who actually is helping them a bit - remember that helping others makes you feel better about yourself. Give them the opportunity to do that for you. @Yawdin
@Yawdin I have found it helpful to join support groups (most are online right now in the US, for example, with some being in-person) so that the support is readily available to give and receive and so people in a similar situation can help discuss topics such as the one you bring up. I find it really hard to ask most people for help, but the support group environment feels safer. There are also the support chat rooms here.
