Is it normal not to share my feelings with other people?

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I don't know when it really started. I'm pretty sure was normal when I was a kid. But, now, I don't share any of my deepest feelings. Not even to my best friend.

I feel really alone and sometimes when something big happens, I just get so depressed and I tell myself that I'll tell one of my friends about it the next day. I imagine all these emotional scenes with me crying and being comforted. But, in the end, I back out, telling them it wasn't important. And if I DO end up telling them, it's usually a light-hearted chat which I'm not really, emotionally satisfied with because I have so much more to share.

When I was in grade 6, it was nearly the end of the year and I lent my diary to my best friend (at the time) to read. She left a message and it said she felt as if I didn't really trust her because I didn't tell her about my problems. I don't think it was that I didn't trust her, I just...didn't really find the right timing, or was brave or comfortable enough to raise the topic.

I was just wondering if I was the only who does this. It's like I WANT people to understand me and I want to tell them my problems and be comforted but at the same time, I don't want them to see me vulnerable I just can't bring myself to do it.

I fall into depression really easily, but thankfully, it doesn't last long, maybe a day or two then I'm over it.

Anyway, I just really hope I'm not alone in this...

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  • howaminotmyself
    11 years ago

    It isn't healthy to keep those emotions trapped inside. However it is common and many people isolate themselves because of it. Like noopiepoe suggested, a stranger may be a good person to talk to. Also, you could try writing about it. Sometimes putting the words down on paper will help you gain a new perspective on the situation.

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  • Terence_the_viking
    11 years ago

    This happens.

    I had a friend who never told anyone how he was feeling unfortunately it did not end well for him or any of us he seemed like such a happy individual that no one could actually tell what he was going through.

    If you can't talk to your friends have you tried talking to a complete stranger.

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  • someoneawesome
    11 years ago

    I was like that last year! I wouldn't tell anyone anything! I didn't even tell my bestfriend who l liked! They just assumed I didn't like anyone cause thats what I alway told them! This year though I started long this guy and I was wanting to tell me FREIND but I couldn't to her face so I went home and just texted and knew that once I hit sent I couldn't take it back and now I'm a lot more comfortable actually I think too comfortable ;)

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  • allstar_hero12
    11 years ago

    A lot of people have this problem. I had this bad until I broke it by talking to my closest friend since kids. But if you try your best you'll be able to share

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  • Dreamkeeper
    11 years ago

    In the exact same way, but I just keep it to myself, unless its something really bad then I talk to my mom about it. I don't trust anyone except for my mom because who can she tell? Maybe you should try to talk to your parents about MINOR things. Major stuff is just awkward, lol.

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  • EAT_IT
    11 years ago

    I share feelings with food. Once I cried into a burger and it tasted quite nice.

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