Dear WISY,
I am 29 years old. Since I was a kid, I have been bullied mentally and physically. There was no one I could trust or turn to at that time so I chose to keep what I felt to myself. Now, I am suffering from emotional suppression; I bottle up my feelings. I thought it would be an easier way to live my life, but now it has become poison. It's not easy for me to express my problems or what I feel. I also have trust issues.
Signed,
Emotionally Suppressed
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WISY's Response:
Dear ES,
Often times, when a person has an image to upkeep, emotions that are deemed as negative are hidden for the sake of not tarnishing other people's image of you. This is an unhealthy practice, and the sooner you work to acknowledge and process your feelings, the better.
I understand that trust is a major factor in your decision to withhold your true emotions. So, I suggest working with a professional who is legally bound to confidentiality. A professional therapist can help you to heal from your childhood traumas, recognize your emotions, value them, and learn to express and overcome them in a healthy manner.
Holding on to negative feelings will undoubtedly cause physical illness. I've witnessed this with my own eyes. It's important to know that the opinions of others are not worth your health and well-being. You must free yourself from that mindset. It will seem like an impossible task at this point, but with the help of a therapist, you will triumph.
In the meantime, write your thoughts down or express yourself through some sort of art form which appeals to you. Release your feelings onto paper, canvas or through song, and discharge all of that negativity from your being.
Walk good,
#TeamWISY
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