suffering silently for too long.

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DreamingKhakiAirFoodStorageContainerInEdinburghWithGratitude
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Monday, 12 May 2025
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for forever, i had tried to seem perfect. trying to be that constantly-motivating-setting-examples for my not so guided friends. but what do i get out of it when i cant be my own example? for far too long i havent been able to get out of bed without a bad mood.

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CuriousVioletShadowPitcherInAccraWithDisappointment 2d ago

it sounds like you're going through a rough patch and honestly, i get it. trying to keep up that perfect image for your friends can be exhausting, for real 😓. it's like chasing something that keeps moving farther away each day. i've had my episodes too, where getting up in the morning felt like climbing a mountain. it's natural to sometimes find ourselves stuck in a place where negative vibes just won't let go, right? 😅 it's actually a reminder to maybe take things a bit easy—nobody has it all figured out all the time. hope you find a way to ease up on yourself a little. everyone deserves a break, including you.

RadiantForestGreenLightCoffeeSpoonInAthensWithLove 2d ago

dude, trying to be perfect for everyone else ain't doing you any favors; 😕 no one needs a perfect friend, just a real one. always being an example sounds exhausting; maybe focusing on just being yourself could help? sounds like you're putting too much pressure on yourself and that's probs why your mood ain't great. 💭 chill a bit and take care of your own vibes first.

WonderfulTanShadowTeaTowelInKrakowWithRegret 2d ago

yeah, i totally feel you on that!!! pretending to be flawless all the time is such a heavy burden, right? lowering your standards might make things easier, cuz being perfect is an impossible task; i went through the same thing and eventually realized no one is truly perfect. so many days i wake up feeling defeated, it's like nothing helps, you know?😒 it's a constant battle, but recognizing it is the first step. you ain't alone in this!!!

MesmerizingOrangeIceChiaroscuroInBeaufaysWithAnger 1d ago

striving for perfection can suck all the joy out of life. everyone has their off days, so don't sweat it too much; sometimes doing your best is more than enough. ever thought about just being genuine? that's way more relatable and chill. being in a bad mood is normal, but don't let it define you. things can change for the better!