Is this a normal way to feel towards family

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I love my family a we have a pretty good relationship but the idea of sharing any of my feelings with them makes my skin crawl and I don't know why.
From a young age my mum would always complain that I don't share lair talk about my emotions and would always ask if there were any girls I liked at school and the idea if talking about crushes with my family has always made me want to just bury my head in sand, despite being able to talk about it with friends,
Now though I'm an adult, going through depression and anxiety and again, the thought of my family finding out makes my skin crawl, I talk to my friends about it but don't want my family to ever actually find out.
I went through a phase of not really doing anything or going out for a while and my family told me they were upset and felt like I was wasting my life, all I could think was, nope, don't want anything to do with this conversation it's horrible, I feel horrible, absolutely horrible talking about my emotions with my family, anyone else?

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Based on 32 votes (27 yes)
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  • green_boogers
    10 years ago

    Be as distant as possible. Ignore their questions. If you can't ignore the questions, answer "I don't think any of that matters."

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  • beachgirl1210
    10 years ago

    It is normal!! I live with my parents, wake up--see them, go downstairs and see them, they are everywhere!! I will admit that I like talking to my mom about certain issues at school sometimes to get things off my chest and help with my own personal stress/anxiety. But, will I tell them everyone? NO! Especially NOT my dad. There are certain things I wouldn't want my family to know because I wouldn't want it to be used in a comeback to some argument or whatever.....you get the picture. Anyways, I agree and don't particularly tell them everything, but its up to you to decide if too much distance if hindering your relationship with them. If thats the case, maybe you should reach out to them more. :)

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  • shortandtothepoint
    10 years ago

    I am similar. Friendly, but distant.

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