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I'm struggling today I want to be sociable but can't very much and when I do people say are u OK you are quite which makes me feel worse, I tend to hide away a lot even from family

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  • I hear you — that sounds really tough, and I’m really sorry you're feeling this way. I hope today has been better?

    Wanting to connect but finding it hard is such a painful place to be in, especially when people’s comments — even if well-meaning — make you feel even more self-conscious. It’s completely understandable that you’d want to retreat when it feels like just being yourself isn’t enough or draws unwanted attention.

    You’re not alone in this. So many of us feel that push-pull between wanting connection and needing space to protect ourselves. Hiding away can feel safer when you’re overwhelmed or low — and that doesn’t make you weak or wrong. It just means you’re doing your best to cope right now.

    Please be kind to yourself today. You don’t have to force conversation or pretend to be okay if you’re not. Just existing — quietly or otherwise — is enough. And there are people out here who understand exactly what you're going through and are glad you're here.

    If it would help, I’m happy to just chat gently with no pressure. You don’t have to be “on” to be welcome.

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  • I hear you — that sounds really tough, and I’m really sorry you're feeling this way. I hope today has been better?

    Wanting to connect but finding it hard is such a painful place to be in, especially when people’s comments — even if well-meaning — make you feel even more self-conscious. It’s completely understandable that you’d want to retreat when it feels like just being yourself isn’t enough or draws unwanted attention.

    You’re not alone in this. So many of us feel that push-pull between wanting connection and needing space to protect ourselves. Hiding away can feel safer when you’re overwhelmed or low — and that doesn’t make you weak or wrong. It just means you’re doing your best to cope right now.

    Please be kind to yourself today. You don’t have to force conversation or pretend to be okay if you’re not. Just existing — quietly or otherwise — is enough. And there are people out here who understand exactly what you're going through and are glad you're here.

    If it would help, I’m happy to just chat gently with no pressure. You don’t have to be “on” to be welcome.

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