What if i tell my family?

[Sikwitit]

I dont think they know why i am the way i am, nobody has ever asked me what's wrong.

My mom knows but she said she knew i was able to function an could get a job an didnt need med's.

She got a doctor to excuse me from school when i was 16 cause i didnt wanna go anymore i droped out twice my sophmore year an then my repeat year.

Went an took the GED test an passed first try..not like that's anything to be proud of.

Everybody at work keep's asking why im so quiet should i tell them? I dont want too cause their the type of people that thrive on gossip an everybody at work will know my situation.

I wish i was ugly an short so nobody would want to pay attention to me but im cursed tall dark an handsome.

I dont wanna deal with this anymore im tired of climbing the ladder then falling off it an starting all over.

 

[Depressed4life]

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Awww, i wish someone in my family would ask me whats wrong because instead they go around saying that i am weird and that i am crazy. My mom has actually said to me, oh you are crazy you need to see a damn psychologist when actually the only crazy one is her. I think you should at least have some comfort in yourself, you are handsome and i don't think thats a curse. If there is someone in the job that you feel comfortable with then you can talk about it if you don't feel comfortable then don't say anything. Take care.

 

[Carstuar]

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Awww, i wish someone in my family would ask me whats wrong because instead they go around saying that i am weird and that i am crazy. My mom has actually said to me, oh you are crazy you need to see a damn psychologist when actually the only crazy one is her. I think you should at least have some comfort in yourself, you are handsome and i don't think thats a curse. If there is someone in the job that you feel comfortable with then you can talk about it if you don't feel comfortable then don't say anything. Take care.

I think anyone with moderate or severe SA should see a psychologist. There is nothing wrong with seeing one, and you are not crazy.

Personally I've told my family, but I live by myself now. I'm not sure I would if not. It would suck if they told me I was just lazy. I'm glad I've been properly diagnosed

 

[Angel_Of_Death]

I've always thought that telling family or friends about it would draw the type of attention I'm not looking for. And it would be another reason to add to my self-consciousness and paranoia...

If you need to talk about it, I guess seeking help from a professional is the ideal route to go. As not only the person will understand your problem, but be able to help you at the same time, or at least I would hope...

 

[noblame4]

Go ahead and tell people when they ask.

I never thought to tell people I've got SAD untill I started this class, and one of the girls in my group mentioned that the 'labs' were hard for her because she has SAD, and everyone was really supportive of her, and later I got to talk to her about it, which was nice. (Even though we had suprisingly little in common. She's fine talking to individuals, but gets very anxious in front of a croud. My problem is enteracting with people directly, and giving a presentation doesnt phase me, scince everything you have to say is already prepared, and you dont actually have to converse with anyone.)

Anyway, MORAL OF THE STORY IS THIS: We're all over the place, and you might make a new friend. I dont think anyone will decide to not like you because of it. Angst lends a certain type of charisma these days, thank you kurt cobain.

 

[wooaah]

I wish i was ugly an short so nobody would want to pay attention to me but im cursed tall dark an handsome.

eh 8O ?? be thankful for what you have man... especially when what you have is so easy to be thankful for.

a quality that attracts people is such a blessing for SA. I just read another thread with a poster wishing for more opportunities to build frienships. If people automatically pay attention to you thats great!

 

[noblame4]

I wish i was ugly an short so nobody would want to pay attention to me but im cursed tall dark an handsome.

eh 8O ?? be thankful for what you have man... especially when what you have is so easy to be thankful for.

a quality that attracts people is such a blessing for SA. I just read another thread with a poster wishing for more opportunities to build frienships. If people automatically pay attention to you thats great!

The grass is always greener on the other side of the ...you know. If I woke up 1 foot shorter and 20 lbs heavier, that wouldnt hurt my feelings a bit.