50+ community Check-in May 25-28, 2020
Happy Monday everyone, I hope youre having a wonderful day 
Many people feel misunderstood. If you would like to be better understood, sometimes the solution is as simple as to explain yourself, but that, of course, is easier said than done.
What do you wish more people knew about you?
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@amiablePeace77 I am not always happy but I try to focus on neutral or positive things so I do not complain much.
@soulsings
that's good soul.
@amiablePeace77, I expect people to know the value of words. The words people chose are tied to how they treat me. I accepted mental abuse all my life. I will not accept it anymore. I am developing high self-respect.
@purpleTree4652
I am so glad to hear that you're standing up for yourself 
, noone should have to put up with mental abuse, hugs.
Sometimes I'd like people to know I'm scared about a lot of things. I can come across as confident and maybe sometimes a little standoff-ish. Inside, I'm scared a lot of the time - scared about situations, scared when people are upset or mad, scared about the future. I just hide it really well.
@thoughtfulmomma
I hope that you feel comfortable enough here to show all sides of you, hugs. It's hard to portray the tough one when inside anxiety is starting to take over.
I wish that people understood about me is just because I carry it well does not mean it's not heavy and I get tired fighting my own battles.
@Goldcherry2113
I hope that coming here will help you to bring your battles to an end, hugs
I wish people knew how hard I have tried.
Sending hugs to you xx@HappyDucky8
@HappyDucky8
Hugs Happy, we understand, we all know how hard things can be. Please never give up trying.
(Very pleasant landscape image...😊)
Well, I am not done yet with introspection and people change like weather in circumstances or time so I do not hacve something particular of others to "know" about me, the process of knowing someone is ongoing...
Just like you said, more important is clear comunication so there are no ambiguities or misconceptions...
Ty...😊
@GreenAndRedBoat
I fully agree to clear communication, it makes things so much easier.
@amiablePeace77
Indeed, plus I am a Taurus in the zodiac, too lazy to bother with hidden subbtleties or hide things or plan evil conspirances😁😂, what you see is what you get 😶...
@GreenAndRedBoat
I like that, straight forward
@amiablePeace77
😉😊, sad smile, but a smile nonetheless...
@GreenAndRedBoat
hugs 
@amiablePeace77
Octopus hugs like I once used to say 😉 in the old times 🐙
I've regressed
I know that I sense feelings in a very chunky way and don't connect easily.
@zeddy1
Hugs zeddy1, what could get you back on track, what changed?
Hope being here and joining the group chats will help you to learn to connect with others.
Hi Zeddy hope you are feeling ok today x@zeddy1
Well, I wished people understood that with depression you have up and down moments when there is really nothing wrong.
@Favor2020
I hope that with rising awareness of mental illnesses people will also understand more about others living with it.
I wish that medical professionals would show compassion. I spoke to my mother's family doctor this morning and was told to leave her alone and let her make all of her own decisions and that I should not bother her. I spoke to a mental health crisis line, and their recommendation was to send an email or card apologizing for my behaviour because I had anxiety/depression/PTSD. Not only has my mother removed me from all facets of her life, I now have no support and no family. It has been a hell of a day.
@amusingCranberry1537 I am sorry that you had such a rough day. Sometimes our best of intentions are misinterpreted by others. Often I find my best support is a therapist or here at 7cups.
@soulsings
Thank you for your kind words. Once I had some time to myself, I know what tasks I have to do, and I have a sense of "calmness" or "peace of mind" over the events that transpired earlier this week.
In rl, I don't talk much.
@Lauren63
Lauren, me neither unless it's something that really interests me.