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Is too much self-awareness bad? (self.asklemmy)

submitted 2 days ago by OverWatchDelta to c/[email protected]

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I have BPD and major anxiety disorder and depression, and mixed with living in rural America, a la flyover state, I don't get many opportunities to socialize face to face. I do what I can on through discord but sometimes it's not enough and sometimes I just think random stuff such as plans, sfw desires, tech stuff (computer guy) and whatever.

So in addition to my question is that, how can I fight my habitual emotional repression towards "non positive" emotions like sadness.

Thank you ahead of time for your responses, it means a lot.

PS, I'm doing therapy (mainly EMDR, bc trauma) and on Prozac and Buspar.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 days ago (1 children)

The question in your title is also different than the question (questions?) in your post, FWIW.

A question that might get you more useful responses us, "I live in a super rural area with limited options for socializing. Looking for ideas for 1) finding people and social events outside what I typically look for (list your go-tos here) and 2) motivation when I know I need more socialization but can't get over the hump to leave my house."

If you ask people what they do for their experiences, it's a lot easier for folks to answer versus telling you what to do, esp when you have a real diagnosis and therapist. Good luck, friend.

[–] OverWatchDelta 1 points 2 days ago

Thank youfor your input. Updooted and saved.