11/20/2020
I suffer from anxiety, PTSD, depression, hyper-vigilance, emotional outbursts, I get embarrassed of it and it's not a good place to be in. I hate feeling weak, sick or out of control.
People don't believe nor understand me when I share this with them. I usually keep a tough front, holding it mostly together for outwardly appearances, happy and laughing around them and even trying to make others laugh.
At times I struggle. I can be hard to live with or to be around when I get this way and I know it.
I try my best to control it and most of the time I succeed! I manage to get on top of it and control things, but at times I break.
So if you see me and I am quiet or don't speak, I'm not upset with you nor have you upset me. I also do not mean to be rude, I may just need some time to myself or a few reassuring words from someone who understands.
So please if you are my friend, just bare with me!
I've learned it's ok to not be ok, it's OK to tell someone you're not ok! It really is ok!
I've also learned that it's not what's WRONG with you... it's what's HAPPENED TO you.
We all hear this many times: "If you need anything, don't hesitate, I'll be there for you"...
So my wish is for you to share this, put this on your wall and let others know they are not alone.
After all... if we're not here to take care of each other... who will?
Brotherhood of 🔥