Is it normal i cannot be vulnerable, bottling all my feelings inside?

I think i have a problem of always bottling my emotions up, never expressing myself fully. Is it normal for a guy to do this? Seriously it may sound like all men do that, but I feel like mine is to the extreme, I am way too hard on myself and, hence, people view me as weird, strange, maybe even psychopathic. Is it normal to bottle up my shiyat?

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Based on 27 votes (21 yes)
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  • DangerousPotatoGuy

    Is it normal? yes. Is it okay? no.

    bundling up inside your emotions actually makes you more vulnerable. It won't limit anyone from acting towards you because all you end up doing is being resentful

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  • daydreamer394

    I'm the same, but I'm female, so apparently it's even more abnormal.

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  • blue-light

    something else I need to mention that is important. Join a support group on feelings is very helpful.

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  • blue-light

    It is normal to bottle up your feelings, but it can be very unhealthy.If you have a male or female friend that you can talk with, would be very healthy. If not, it"s OK to see a therapist. Remember when we swallow our emotions they don't go away, they remain stuck in our bodies and can create depression, anxiety, fear, etc and eventually internal rage, and we will lash out. We can become very sick. Our emotions are our friends and we don"t need to be afraid of them. We need to understand them. Our emotions are a guide to inform us that our personal needs are not being met. One of the things you can do that is very helpful is to write on a piece of paper every thing your feeling. This helps to get feelings out of your body and reach a feeling of balance. You will be surprised at the outcome of doing this. OUR EMOTIONS ARE OUR FRIENDS.

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  • dom180

    I think you should consider seeing a therapist.

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  • Avant-Garde

    To an extent, yes. I've read that bottling emotions can cause health problems. I wouldn't say that I bottle my emotions. I'm emotionally reserved. I don't like expressing anger, frustration, sadness, irritation, (etc.) especially, when in front of others. I deal with those emotions in a healthy manner when I'm alone.

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