Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Mental Health Support

Locut0s

(6,154 posts)

6. Thanks. I've been bottling things up all my life it seems...

Reply to fizzgig (Reply #5)

Sun Dec 15, 2013, 12:24 AM

Dec 2013

Not sure why or where I developed the habit to tell you the truth. My parents were always very loving and supportive but even by the age of 5 or so I'd learned how many of my real feelings. Some early scarring experiences with school and socializing probably helped to get this started and being mercilessly bullied at other times only helped to hammer home my perceived need to do so.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

8 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

SO. I think I made some progress in therapy today. [View all] Locut0s Dec 2013 OP

Great to hear this, Locut0s. elleng Dec 2013 #1

Progress is what it's all about. Tobin S. Dec 2013 #2

Having feelings about therapy will likely continue... HereSince1628 Dec 2013 #3

Good for you get the red out Dec 2013 #4

sounds like a good step fizzgig Dec 2013 #5

Thanks. I've been bottling things up all my life it seems... Locut0s Dec 2013 #6

Another somewhat productive session today... Locut0s Dec 2013 #7

Sounds good, elleng Dec 2013 #8