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IIWIARS is an anonymous venting site. Write about what's weighing on you under an automatically generated pseudonym, read other people's stories, and get points of view on your situation.

It's a place to share and discuss, not a therapy service. The name stands for “If I Was In A Reality Show”: here's why.

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personal mantra
Life Coach Issues Stories

wow, okay. so, get this: i've been dealing with this whole mess of self-doubt at work. it freaking sucks because i usually feel like i'm on top of my game, right? but lately, it's like every time a big meeting or presentation rolls around, i start doubting myself to the point where i'm almost paralyzed... i'm not…

Does porn cause anxiety?
Health and Wellbeing Stories

so lately, i've been noticing this weird thing happening to me whenever i watch porn. it's kinda like my heart starts racing and my palms get all sweaty. it's strange because it almost feels like i'm experiencing some sort of anxiety attack. now, i know it might sound a bit odd connecting porn with this kind of…

hurt person
Family Drama Stories

Man, it feels like my whole world got flipped. Found out somethin' crazy about my family last week... like, not in a good way though 😕 One of my relatives did somethin' super shady to someone else and now I’m stuck here wondering how to deal with this mess?!?! It's like, you get this picture-perfect image of people…

It’s a wonderful life
Health and Wellbeing Stories

Today I had a great day at work and I truly loved my swimming class. I’m fucking grateful for so many blessings and I’m so inspired and alive.

So yeah, I was wondering, Can I have more days like today?

Tonight I’m grateful for love and friendship, for my family, my job, my goals, my hobbies and my path.…

sometimes I sit here, in my favorite spot by the window, trying to figure out why emotions hit so hard. it's like a weight on my chest, yet those expected tears just won't come. outside, it's all alive and moving, while I'm caught up in this silent storm. it gets me thinking about that family event where I had to keep…

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I hate myself
Friendship Stories

I've come to the harsh realization that perhaps, I'm not the nicest person around. In my mid-thirties, I find myself surrounded only by a single friend and a girlfriend, yet I can't shake the feeling that I'm somehow superior to others. My lifestyle is quite reclusive; I shy away from any social gatherings related to…

Hey everyone, I’m not usually one to air my personal stuff, but I really need some advice here. For the past few months, I’ve had this gut feeling that my wife might be cheating on me, and it's eating me alive. I don’t want to jump to conclusions, but the signs are starting to pile up, and I’m just not sure what to…

It’s Time to Stop Making Excuses
Health and Wellbeing Stories

For the longest time, I’ve been stuck in this cycle of excuses. I’d wake up every morning telling myself I’d make changes, that today would be different, but by the time the day ended, I was back to square one. Whether it’s eating healthier, exercising, or even just cleaning my space, I keep putting it off. I’d tell…

How can I remember someone that I used to love with happiness and not pain?

There’s someone that I truly loved with my whole heart and he was for a while my best friend.

We met at a volunteer and then we became really like really close. He became my best friend. He truly understood me and knew about the mazes…

Dear Stranger,

I hope you are doing good. I’ve been carrying something heavy for months and it’s time to toss it into the ocean. In March, my ex-boyfriend broke up over text a few days after our one-month anniversary. We fought because I brought up my issues, and he suddenly ended it, refusing to sort things out. He…

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