Dumping out my bag.
Yesterday was BAD.
I finally admitted how bad and dialed 988. I've scheduled the next full week off work. I'm going to the behavioral place today in about an hour to ask for help.
I don't know what's wrong with me and why am I this way but it has to change.

Sorry for the sudden drama after the long hiatus.

@testamonk

Don't be sorry for the drama.
It is a good thing you are acknowledging that it is time for some help.

That can be the hardest part!

Good on you.

@chromogirl Thanks. Really. Life is just so fuxking hard for everyone. Adding to anyone's troubles just makes me feel worse. That spiral.

@testamonk

i hear you.

but you can't pour from an empty cup (or something like that).

i discovered that investing in my own infrastructure is the ONLY way to help hold other people up. for real.

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@LnzyHou @chromogirl I tell people that all the time too. Then think that I'm doing it myself while really just ignoring I guess. It's so deeply rooted that I can't cry without feeling guilt and shame.

@testamonk @LnzyHou

it is super challenging to overcome those conceptions of "weakness" that get instilled in us.

but who doesn't love a challenge!

@chromogirl @LnzyHou
My wife and I were talking about how I was crying over my grandmother dying which was ironic since she was the one who literally beat the tears out of me as a child.
"Do you want something to cry about?"
"Tears are emotional manipulation. Stop now."

@testamonk @LnzyHou

!!
you mean the professional therapist who has a calling to help people??

@chromogirl @LnzyHou
I told you. This guilt is deep!
I apologize to my surgeons.

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