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The Struggle of Vocalizing Needs

SunInAugust

491d

I spent my life having needs that I was judged for vocalizing. Now, when I go to vocalize them and someone wants to help, it can feel so uncomfortable and dangerous to accept them. It always feels really nice when I see people go out of their way to offer directly to meet a need well before I ask. It takes away the pressure and fear of communicating.

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Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Sensory Processing Disorder

Complex post traumatic stress disorder

Anxiety (Including GAD)

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    • DustyPines

      491d

      I experience this too. I almost feel guilty for asking, and then even more guilty when they are willing to meet said need. 🥲

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    • PrincessTinkerbell

      491d

      I can relate to this a lot.. Since finding nice people in life I feel I can voice my needs but I feel bad for voicing my needs and then feel uncomfortable when they are met but at the same time i like it..

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      • SunInAugust

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        @PrincessTinkerbell its such an internal conflict and ambivalence

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    • DustyPines

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      I experience this too. I almost feel guilty for asking, and then even more guilty when they are willing to meet said need. 🥲

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      • SunInAugust

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        @DustyPines exactly. But at the same time I'm desperate to be helped and cared for. It's like being my own worst enemy

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        • DustyPines

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          @SunInAugust me too 🥲 All I want is for people to notice that I need help but then as soon as they do, I feel horrendous guilt 😭

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