glitter · drone

Do you feel comfortable describing what symptoms you think you might make up?

I'm not sure what you might be blocking. Sorry :(

Sounds like it was quite a productive session even if it left you with questions?

That sounds like an intense conversation. I know a lot of my behaviors are my own attempts to block thoughts or feelings out.

I'm struggling to figure out how to say the rest of what I'm thinking but um.. yup

When I'm blocking things out, I usually get a glimpse of it first and then these habits I have kick in like a reflex. It's usually a sudden really strong feeling of shame or embarrassment over something I've done or said; other times it's a sudden intrusive memory or thought about something emotionally painful that I've experienced.

Some of that shame is about exaggerated or faked symptoms when I was younger. I thought that the only way I was worth worrying about was if I had more "serious" symptoms than "simple depression" or anxiety so I would fake things to get attention and maybe someone would reach out to me to help me. And I'm so incredibly embarrassed and ashamed that I feel the need to include that explanation even for you.

Anyway. I'm gonna post this before I regret it. You're a strong person, keep it up! :)

I don't know if you've read in my journal about me making symptoms up but I did. Part of me thinks the thoughts I am running from are about making things up. But then I think its been a long time, I think I am over it?

Im really interested in finding another person who made up symptoms. I'd be keen to hear what you did and how you rectified it if you have.

Thank you for posting the comment. I am grateful for your honesty.

er ignore my comment i ddn't realise that I wrote what i did. derp derp cderp

I'd love to be your penpal honey, if you're still looking for one? x