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I cant seem to present myself positively in public, the dry eyes issue have been affecting me, not sure if its partly due to mood.
It make me look like i have cried when i'm not. Very awkward and anxiety inducing not just for myself but others as well, esp with how i portray myself. And people stress me out. My presence attracts laughter and mockery. The more i put myself out there, the worst i am in terms of emotional state. I just dont see any way out other than social isolation since its the safest option left. |
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I have Dry Eyes, too (actual condition), was given a prescription eye drop.
Social isolation over irritated eyes? There’s definitely more than just dry eyes to your thinking about isolation and anxiety. __________________ "And don't say it hasn't been a little slice of heaven, 'cause it hasn't!" . About Me--T |
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I would have to agree it's more than dry eyes.
Isolation may be safer, but for me it makes depression much worse. |
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I’m feeling really fine right now with spending a lot of time alone. Yet we all need some contact with other humans for our mental health, or else we deteriorate. I’ve read this is a scientific fact. So keep trying to maintain some healthy human contact.
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Hugs to you for what you are going through.
Maybe focusing on doing what you do best is a good way to go. Then you can feel more confident and use your strengths, rather than exposing your weaknesses. I’m no therapist, just another human being. I experienced some social anxiety and awkwardness at times and it hindered me. But for the most part, I was very comfortable around family, friends, strangers, authority figures, etc... I studied acting and had to get over any embarrassment from literally falling on my face in front of a room full of people. I felt like the audience wanted to see me succeed. I felt, even if I blew my lines or fell on my azz, they wanted to like me and see me ‘shine’. IDK, just some thoughts... __________________ "And don't say it hasn't been a little slice of heaven, 'cause it hasn't!" . About Me--T |
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You may want to stick to hanging out with just a few safe people in your life who will love you for who you are. |
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I'm sorry to hear...I've had some people comment on my awkwardness too, not realizing I overheard them. If it's any consolation, we don't judge you here on PC, only support.
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