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[nerv0usrex]

my mind is constantly racing with thoughts, anxieties, worries - and i'll deal with them in one of two ways a) distract myself by reading/watching TV or b) going to sleep. i am extremely fortunate to have parents who understanding, including my mom who has overcome depression herself.

but whenever she tries to talk to me, and to understand how i feel i shut down. there's a huge lump in my throat, i feel like i can't speak, the thoughts are there in abundance but its like they're trapped. eventually she'll get frustrated because i won't express myself, and when she's distant, i start feeling anxious that we're growing apart, and recently, irrationally irritated at her - even though I am fully aware I am the one pushing her away.

wondering if anyone else has had issues expressing themselves to the people they are close to, and how they have dealt with it.

[addict1968]

Hi nerv0usrex,

try writing it out - see if that works - you can then share that .....

take care,

[Trace]

Hi nerv0usrex

Addict has an excellent idea with writing down what you want to say. I don't know if you have a counselor or therapist, but that can help as well.

Trace