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Why am I so afraid to open up?

Profile: Jay22822
Jay22822 on Aug 18, 2015
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Because you built a wall around yourself thinking that if you ever took that wall down that you'd get hurt. But at some point you have to open up and allow that wall to come down.
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Anonymous on Dec 7, 2015
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You are so afraid to open up because you have a feeling that people will judge you -which no one likes-. But we are here for you. To listen you without judging you as you are safe and have full privacy.
Profile: setmefreeletmebe
setmefreeletmebe on Apr 10, 2015
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Maybe you can't forget something from your past. Maybe something had touched you so much that you can't forget that and now you are afraid
Profile: Bcrystal818
Bcrystal818 on May 2, 2015
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Some people are afraid to open up for fear of embarrassment but your thoughts do matter and should be heard.
Profile: ElvenLight
ElvenLight on Jul 27, 2015
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One could be so afraid to open up and express their feelings due to perhaps learning to hide your feelings while growing up.
Profile: Aleespli21
Aleespli21 on Sep 7, 2015
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Sometimes people are afraid to open up because of their past. They might of gotten hurt from people who they did open up to and then shut themselves down to others absentmindedly or on purpose. If it's not from something in the past, it could just as well be that you are afraid of getting hurt in general. Just understand that everyone faces this problem, but letting yourself be free and trusting that everything will be alright is key.
Profile: Cosmiclover01
Cosmiclover01 on Dec 29, 2015
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Opening up leaves a person vulnerable. Sometimes, sharing the way you feel, think or want to say is like pouring your heart out to someone. It can leave us with a whirlwind of emotions or worry about trust, etc.
Profile: richPresence27234
richPresence27234 on Aug 23, 2016
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Opening up is hard because you are letting people see the vulnerable side of your self so you don't want people to see the vulnerable side of you. A quote I like is "To share your weaknesses is to make yourself vulnerable to make yourself vulnerable is to show your strength"
Profile: bigDreamer94
bigDreamer94 on May 30, 2016
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I have felt the same way. Trust can affect you not wanting to open up. Afraid to be hurt. Slowly little by little you can open up just take trust and patience from other person.
Profile: Baleighbugg
Baleighbugg on Aug 11, 2015
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Sometimes people are afraid to open up because they have been hurt before or they are worried of being judged. The best way to open up is to find someone you trust and let them know what is bothering you.
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