• Souvenir@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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    18 days ago

    I have a very hard time with people showing interest in me romantically or even just touching me.

    Same. Really hindered me in life.

    I try not to be too angry/dissapointed in myself.

    I hope you’re kind to yourself to and remember you’re stronger than most people realise.

    • OnyxRex@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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      18 days ago

      I do my best.

      I’m a bit beyond the point of beating myself up or lashing out. Currently living alone for the first time in my life (I’m not a young man mind you) and each day is a bit of discovery and introspection.

      I have bad days and bad habits but therapy and aweness helps keep things in perspective. It’s hard to explain to people the point I’m at. I don’t consider myself depressed. I’d say I’m re-discovering myself while also trying not to fall into the full escape of solitude.

      It’s generally nice, though really ‘healing’ I think, requires some discomfort. So no, not beating myself up. Not angry these days. I’m just trying to be a brave little guy when I need to be.

      best of luck on your journey too.