I Feel Trapped

Ok, here goes. I really want to share with my friends about my life and what I've been going through, but I know that they wouldn't understand. They are a lot different than me. A lot of the time I wonder if they even care about me; they don't seem to. I feel like if I tell them about myself they won't like me anymore, and I don't want to lose them. I'm not allowed to talk to people online, so finding people that can relate is hard for me. I'm wondering if anyone has an opinion on what I should do or if someone is having the same problem I am and you want to share about it on here...

I have the exact same problem. My friends are all different and I don't tell them anything because I don't think they'll understand and I think they'll hate me after if I do tell them. And I'm not allowed to talk to people online either. Everything you said i can relate to. But, true friends will be there and be your friend no matter what you're like. They should accept you the way you are. What I do is, if iw ant to tell them anything I start slow. Let them take it in over time. If they're my friends they should accept it. But if you ever wanted to just talk to someone I am always here to listen, for anyone and everyone. So, you can talk to me if you want to. Maybe I can try and help you a little.

Good Luck with everything. And remember, I'm here to talk to.
Steph

I am honesty-impaired too. I get too self-concious and won't just blurt out the truth. But occasionally I will. A true friends is one that does not judge you just because you're not perfect, but accepts your mistakes and problems, and tries to help you past them.

//T.L.//

Yep. I have managed to tell the truth on 2-3 occasions and the people have just run off leaving me vulnerable and wide open. It's horrible. I would say don't tell them .. but that's just from my personal experience. I obviously don't know what the relationship with your friends is like. but whatever you decide to do good luck.

ok. well Im not exactly in the same situation but i can relate. There are friends in the group i hang out with that just wouldnt understand if i told them what I am going through. They are always happy and really have no idea what it would be like to be depressed or anything. If you need to talk send me a message. i dont mind..

You say friends. sometimes just one friend is enough to share your burdon - whatever that might be- chose the one you feel closest to and particularly someone who wont betray your confidence. Good luck. Oh and buy the way, here is a good place to share what you want or just vent frustration.....you and we afterall are anominous...no one knows who we are.

You should talk to them... Or at least talk to somebody. I know this may seem rather weird, or perhaps in your situation it may not be possible, but I found comfort in talking to my mom. Don't get me wrong, I have that basic teenage angst with her, but she still was able to help when I was having a problem with depression a while ago. Like I said, maybe that advice may not help you in your position, but if so, just think about it. ;-)

Thank you guys so much for all your advice-I really appreciate it!

Sometimes friends do not seem to care, but when you open up to them, you may be surprised.

People, generally, do not offer support unless they are asked for it.

Kalika