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Life's A Chibi: Breaking Down
Very one has a moment when they can't contain their real self inside their shell and they break down - under pressure, a dramatic event, physical illness, isolation, anxiety attacks, frustration, etc. Pieces of them slowly start to fall off their body with each passing moment. The more they shed, the more you see their true hidden emotional state.
Sometimes people hide the fact that their shell is cracking and go on throughout the day, trying to remain strong so they won't cause a scene or they are afraid of embarrassing themselves. Sometimes they feel like breaking down or showing any type of vulnerable emotion is a sign of weakness. So they keep on wearing their wounded shell like nothing is wrong with them.
It is never a sign of weakness or cowardice to expose your emotions, especially to someone you are close to and you can trust. Our emotions make up who we are. Never think you are alone when you feel yourself coming apart. Those who you trust and care for you will help you gather up all the pieces and help you heal.
For those of you who lend a helping hand to someone who you know is cracking or breaking down, comfort them to the best you possibly can. A small talk, spend time with them or give them a treat, but importantly giving them your time, patience and attention. Something that simple and generous will help them on the right path to heal themselves and collect the pieces they lost.
artwork © 2016 Alex Cockburn
Sometimes people hide the fact that their shell is cracking and go on throughout the day, trying to remain strong so they won't cause a scene or they are afraid of embarrassing themselves. Sometimes they feel like breaking down or showing any type of vulnerable emotion is a sign of weakness. So they keep on wearing their wounded shell like nothing is wrong with them.
It is never a sign of weakness or cowardice to expose your emotions, especially to someone you are close to and you can trust. Our emotions make up who we are. Never think you are alone when you feel yourself coming apart. Those who you trust and care for you will help you gather up all the pieces and help you heal.
For those of you who lend a helping hand to someone who you know is cracking or breaking down, comfort them to the best you possibly can. A small talk, spend time with them or give them a treat, but importantly giving them your time, patience and attention. Something that simple and generous will help them on the right path to heal themselves and collect the pieces they lost.
artwork © 2016 Alex Cockburn
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This is something I've learned, and found out for myself these past few years, and so many of my friends were willing to listen, and comfort me when I was stressed, and upset--in fact, these past few years, I've been loosing those feelings much sooner than I used to, and it's all thanks to my dearest, bestest friend, and adopted brother here on FA. Sure, initially, it wasn't a very pleasant coercing to come clean, but...ever since then, I tell him everything, from the silly, to the serious, and he never bats an eye. I think he's the most patient, and wonderful person I've ever known and loved, and I urge you, that if you see someone you care about hurting in some little way, regardless of how silly their problem sounds, let them know that everything's okay; that it doesn't matter how silly it is, and that you care about their well-being. Knowing that is a step to feeling better, and they'll more than likely open up to you. uwu
I can vouch. I've always been pretty scared of my past life getting out there based on the things I've been through in the family, which I won't go into publicly for distressing reasons. But those who are closest to you, and those who you love are always there to help pick you back up, and that's something I've definitely learned.
It is scary to open up, whatever the case. Always feels like a burden to others. But they care, and it isn't a burden to them. Who knows, maybe they have a similar story and then you have someone who's been through the same to work through it with.
And the same if you ever need to talk to someone, Ookami, I can always offer an open ear and talk. c:
It is scary to open up, whatever the case. Always feels like a burden to others. But they care, and it isn't a burden to them. Who knows, maybe they have a similar story and then you have someone who's been through the same to work through it with.
And the same if you ever need to talk to someone, Ookami, I can always offer an open ear and talk. c:
Not to be rude or careless... but if you lost someone because you opened up your heart and let down your shield for a moment then they aren't worth your time to begin with. I never berate my friends or family for doing something stupid or letting their emotions go. I sit and listen, maybe offer advice, but the most important thing to do it be there. Don't ever be aftaid to let your emotions go around those you knoe care about you. All it does is keep breaking your shell till it's gone and you are upset. Just my two cents.
Yeah true, and when the situation just gets too much emotionally overwhelming for me, I don't know why, but I involuntarily and uncontrollably cry. Oh and this one I've noticed, but I have this effect on people that unlike others, they kind of get a little too open when they talk to me (I'm the quiet one in the group and I don't like too talk much XD).
I... I wish it were that easy...
Yet in everything that I am, an officer, the eldest brother, in fact the eldest male in this generation of my family and extended family, I am expected to be the anchor, a pillar of strength, a stable rock for the rest to look to in times of trouble.
It is a reason for this identity, this entry into the fandom, as a venue to express the profound sentiments, and deeply felt things in my life that I am expected to suppress. An outlet so that I can process and work through emotion so that it does not build to a point where it overcomes me, as it has others I have known.
I do wish I had at least one who did not expect me to be a bedrock of stability, with whom I could confide all the pain derived through experience. For now, however, telling tales in anonymity will have to suffice.
It is, nevertheless, a lovely piece, and I've always enjoyed seeing the motivational and inspiring pieces that you create :)
V/R,
Mag.
Yet in everything that I am, an officer, the eldest brother, in fact the eldest male in this generation of my family and extended family, I am expected to be the anchor, a pillar of strength, a stable rock for the rest to look to in times of trouble.
It is a reason for this identity, this entry into the fandom, as a venue to express the profound sentiments, and deeply felt things in my life that I am expected to suppress. An outlet so that I can process and work through emotion so that it does not build to a point where it overcomes me, as it has others I have known.
I do wish I had at least one who did not expect me to be a bedrock of stability, with whom I could confide all the pain derived through experience. For now, however, telling tales in anonymity will have to suffice.
It is, nevertheless, a lovely piece, and I've always enjoyed seeing the motivational and inspiring pieces that you create :)
V/R,
Mag.
There I am.... Except I put my cracked, broken shell back on. After breaking down in May 2015 following attempts, my family wouldn't get me therapy (instead suggesting I just distract myself like they did for all their problems), and I resumed hiding all my feelings as I enter year 11 of my worsening depression
I don't know you but here *hugs* You probably need one of those. Try to get therapy somehow. I had an awesome therapist in 2014 who really helped me in huge ways. I was hearing voices and having hallucinations and stuff due to my anxiety and paranoia and meds weren't solving the problem. Without his expert guidance I don't know where I would be. Also therapists can help identify exactly what is wrong and what to do instead of trying to guess. When we're stressed out emotionally it can be very difficult to analyze correctly. I hope you can get help. 11 years is a long time to deal with depression. I have it too but it's not as bad as it once was. There's also some good books out there that can help. I have a book called Happy At Last and a book called Anxiety As An Ally.
I think this is why there is the problem with soldiers struggling with post traumatic stress disorder. The warrior culture fostered in the training regimen instills this mentality that asking for help is weakness...even though the training regimen also focuses on the idea that no one ever fights alone.
If in trouble, if hurting, reach out! It can only help you!
If in trouble, if hurting, reach out! It can only help you!
This is so true. I'm usually the one that needs that support. I have depression issues and anxiety and paranoia. I'm one of those you are talking about that tries to hide it but breaks down. Fortunately I have a very close friend who is awesome and truly patient who has helped me with so many hard times. I don't know what I would do without him. We all need an outlet and support.
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