Will talking about what happened make me feel worse?
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HeyItsMeLiz
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Nov 9, 2014
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Sometimes, for a while, but getting it out in the open with someone - even if it's someone you don't know, who doesn't know you - will generally help you think it through and come to terms with it.
dma317
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Nov 14, 2014
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It might be hard sometimes to talk about things that upset you but in the long run, talking about your feelings and situation can shine some light on the situation at the very least. Sharing with another person is a part of the healing process
M0rningGlory
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Nov 15, 2014
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Talking about what happened may make you feel worse initially, but after talking things through you should feel much better. It varies from person to person, but; talking about trauma and emotions is very healthy and a crucial part of the recovery process. It can be scary to talk about things sometimes, but it gets easier with time. Talking about emotions will be easier if you talk about them either in a safe environment, or with somebody that you can trust. It is also important that you start to talk about what happened when you feel personally ready and comfortable with doing so. There's no need to rush yourself.
Anonymous
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Nov 16, 2014
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No, there are people who experienced the same thing as you. Talking could help you feel understand and less alone.
Anonymous
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Nov 18, 2014
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Personally, I believe that talking about what happened will make you feel BETTER. Talking about what happened can help you organize your thoughts, feelings, and emotions as well as help you understand that what happened may have been the worst thing you have ever experienced, but was not the "end." Personally, talking about what has happened to me has allowed me to understand that there are people who UNDERSTAND what I have experienced and can even relate to what I have felt. I Think it is important to be able to talk about what happened so that you do not bottle it all up inside.
Anonymous
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Mar 11, 2015
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For me talking about what happened did make me feel worse, but I am slowly finding it easier to let my emotions out and deal with these feelings. It is different for each person though.
beautifulLight15
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Mar 18, 2015
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It will make you feel better and relieved. If you don't talk about what happened, it can cause panic attacks and could cause you to become distraught or feeling depressed. And, we want everyone to feel happy and not let things bring them down. Because of personal experiences, you can always find answers and do better in life.
Zinnia
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Apr 9, 2015
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I believe that talking about what's bothering you will actually do more good than bad. By always bottling it up, you can make yourself sick from stress or worry.
LimitedEdition
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May 3, 2015
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In my experience, no! Even if I was the one in the wrong. It feels like a burden is lifted and yeah it still hurts a bit but far less then holding it in.
compassionatePalm07
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Jun 30, 2015
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Talking about what is bothering does not make it worse instead it makes it much better as long as you choose the right person who will not judge you and listen to you. Initially it may feel it will not make it better as you might feel bad while discussing it or may be might be even cry but that is how we vent our feeling. Sharing alays has a positive result as long as we are in the right company.
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