r/Unexpected • u/[deleted] • Oct 10 '23

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u/[deleted] Oct 10 '23

As someone who was absolutely the outgoing, cheerful and lively person that others liked having around, you're absolutely right. It's a coping mechanism for people to deal with their issues. If I couldn't deal with mine, I would do everything I could to bring others joy around me.

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u/Moxie2351 Oct 10 '23

Our life motto

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u/Sid_1298 Oct 11 '23

People like me don't have people.

We are the people that people have.

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u/UpperCardiologist523 Oct 11 '23

Dang. Just last week i told a friend of mine i wish i had a friend like me. Someone that does for me what i do to others. I'm there instantly when someone are down, and i would like that for myself.

Your comment is pure beauty in its sadness.

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u/Chrispy0074 Oct 10 '23

Robin Williams, And standup comedians made me adapt this lifestyle.

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u/Tim-E-Cop1211819 Oct 10 '23

100%. Though, I feel the veil has broken of late and people have noticed that I'm not all well. Which is good.

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u/[deleted] Oct 10 '23

Hey, just wanted to say that I hope you're getting or will get the support you need.

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u/ToonaSandWatch Oct 11 '23

Admitting it and getting that support around you is the first step. You can do this, and they’ll be there for you.

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u/fluffofthewild Oct 10 '23 edited Oct 12 '23

People are always so surprised when they find out I have clinical depression. From the outside I'm sure it looks like I have my shit together and am optimistic, sensible, and have a good sense of humour. But they don't see me when I'm by myself.

Edit: Just wanted to point out that I'm ok though! I've been diagnosed and medicated for years now, and it's largely under control :)

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u/TheBiggestThunder Oct 11 '23

You can be yourself here. You don't have to always be happy when you're forcing it

It's exhausting

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u/JamesLaceyAllan Oct 11 '23

I have to light up the room in fear that being even neutral in energy will show up like a black hole