Do you feel comfortable talking about your personal emotional crisis to an outside like a therapist or to someone in your friends and family?

[arunima]

Emotional stress is unavoidable in today's time. And it is advisable to share it with someone who can be your safe space. It's healthier to talk about the mental and emotional issues that we are going through. Expressing it in a safe space does not only makes you feel relieved, but also prevents it from growing into something bigger and more concerning
later. Bottling up the emotions can be disastrous in long run, not only to your mental health but also to your physical one. It can impact the quality of your life.
Do you have such a safe person to share? Is it an outsider/ professional or someone in friends and family? What makes you feel comfortable with them?
Share your views. You can share your own story or something from your observation and experience with others.

 

[Brem]

I have family and close friends I can rely on if I really need to get things off my chest. I have told friends and family about private things, and I always go to them for support. I think if you can confide in a family member or a close friend, that is great. Because it gives you an avenue to clear your head. The only downside is that friends and family don't always hold onto that private info, some tell others. So you have to be very trusting of the people you confide in, because you never know who may be revealing your private life.

 

[Hazel]

No, I don’t feel comfortable sharing a personal emotional crisis with a therapist, friends, or family. I prefer handling emotions privately, though I know reaching out could help. It feels too exposing, and I worry about judgment or being a burden to others right now.