3 - Finding The Right Time to Share my Experience
In my last blog about overcoming social anxiety, I mentioned that I am an extrovert and find comfort in socializing with family and friends. However, in the past, I rarely discussed personal issues with friends or family members. It was always a one-way street. My friends would talk to me about their problems, but not the other way around. I did not like talking about my issues because I was afraid of being vulnerable and showing my “dark side.” I was also scared that people might treat me differently. A few months ago, I started to share my feelings more and express my vulnerability. I was able to do this because my mental health was the strongest it had ever been. Funnily enough, I’ve realized that sharing my feelings, in turn, improves my mental health, and it’s something I continue to work on to this day. Where did my fear of being vulnerable come from? It mostly came from facing obstacles regarding my hearing impairment and type 1 diabetes. For my whole life, I have tri...