I’ve always struggled with expressing and even feeling emotions. It’s like there’s a wall between me and the rest of the world, and I don’t know how to fix it. I’m naturally introverted, so connecting with others has never been easy, but this inability to open up emotionally makes it nearly impossible.
When I feel a negative emotion, I shut down completely, I turn cold, can’t find the words to explain myself, and push people away. Friends and colleagues have called me rude or unlikable behind my back, even though I never mean to come across that way. Worse, people often think I’m upset when I’m not and ask me if I’m okay when I am perfectly fine.
I know my struggles are holding me back from making deeper connections and maintaining relationships, but I don’t know how to fix that. I have come to accept that this is just me and not many people understand me but at the same time that sucks. Do you have any advice?
Hey there, Thanks so much for reaching out. Experiencing difficulty expressing emotions can definitely be a challenging experience. Especially when you feel others are casting judgement on your reactions or it’s impacting your ability to make and maintain meaningful relationships. I can only imagine how isolating that must feel at times. There are many different...
