Suffering in silence
Hi, I'm new here. And I'm here because I need help.
I'm pretty sure most of us out here suffer depression, anxiety etc in silence. I know I do as I always feel like a burden to those around me!
I just want someone I can talk to about my crap to help me move past it and heal myself š
I don't have many friends any more, I have my husband who does listen but I don't want to burden him with how I'm feeling daily as he doesn't really understand. My parents live near by but they don't really care, they are in the generation that depression doesn't exist so it's hard to talk to them plus they don't know the trauma I have been through and I don't want to tell them as I don't feel it's appropriate...its been 7years now since I escaped the abuse I was in so I don't really want to release all that to people I know and love. I just want to heal from it!
What can I do to start healing? š I want to become my best self and I'm unsure where to start!
@vikingdame94 hi sweetie I'm Lola ā¤welcome to our cups family ā¤ I understand it's not easy to open up about depression and trauma, especially with your loved ones.Ā With fear of judgement being a burden or hurting your family. That's perfectly normalš thank God you found this site, this is your safe place, where you can be yourself and not have to hide your feelings or thoughts ā¤ we understand you here, and we care, I care ā¤gives you a giant tiny hug ā¤ā¤ I hope you find all the support and kindness you deserve ā¤
Thank you! I hope I can connect with at least one person who is happy to listen to all my nonsense :) xx I have tried to ask my Dr's for a therapist but the waiting list is crazy and unless I'm a threat they don't really care which is crazy! I use to self harm and use alcohol as my escape but havnt done either in a while! So trying my best to just find someone who can try and help a little so i don't feel the need to return to the bad habits
@vikingdame94 hey! How's things going?? Hope you've settled in well ā¤ā¤Ā
From my experience, healing begins with talking. I had to heal myself from abuse I endured. Itās a constant struggle but talking to someone who understands will help. Iām here anytime you need.
@vikingdame94 welcome here and it takes courage to open up about all this, to ask for support. For sure, sometimes you don't want to burden people with your issues and i can relate to that as well. Please feel free to message me and would love to listen and help unburden you how I canĀ