How can I tell someone how I'm feeling without looking silly or weak?

You will never look silly or weak for the person who truly loves you and wants to help.So it's not how to act so that no one thinks you are weak it's more about finding people who are worth sharing your feelings with.You will never have that question if you choose wisely who your trust your emotions to.

Be open, and honest. Everyone struggles to manage or express their emotions in a healthy way. It doesn't mean you're weak! Try opening up to a close friend or family member first.

Be yourself. If you're telling someone how you feel, and it's someone you trust, you shouldn't have to worry about them seeing you in a silly manner. If they do, then that's not someone you should be venting to. Talk to someone who you can be yourself with no matter what.

If someone thinks you are silly or weak for telling them how you feel then you deserve better and don't need that kind of negativity in your life.

Feelings aren't silly or weak at all! Just be as honest as you can, and people will respect you! c: You won't seem silly to them, or weak, they will be amazed by your ability to be honest! Keep going darling - you can do this, I promise!!

What I can say, is that telling someone who you trust won't see you as weal or silly. Most of us on here can help listen ^^

The fear of looking silly/weak comes from within. Usually once you say what you're feeling you realize you had nothing to worry about in the first place. If you're unable to say the words, try writing them down and looking in a mirror and saying them out loud. When you get used to saying it, it won't be so scary. If you still feel unable to let them know, maybe send them a message (email/text/letter) to let them know you'd like to talk. Set up a time to do so and when you're in the moment, tell yourself you can do this and do it! If you still can't, you can always send it to them in an email. However, sometimes this can cause more anxiety waiting for an answer so keep that in mind. You can do it!!

It is hard to be honest because in this state we become vulnerable but honesty is very helpful, it leads to no confusion and if you can formulate your feelings thoughts beforeahand it can also help to say what you actually wanted to say.

When you tell someone how you're feeling, you are anything but silly or weak. You are actually strong for taking those feelings and making words form based on them. Crying, getting angry, or overreacting is not a weakness either... that means you're human.

Talk to them seriously. Don't laugh. Don't change the subject. Let them hear you out. Let go of worrying about whether you look silly or weak, and it will make you appear stronger.