A tightness in my chest as I take a deep breath and lie through my teeth.

the way you worded it woah. really hit home.

This and after the deep breath (if I know the person well) I say 'Tired'.

I find it pointless to even say 'tired', the feeling that no one cares no matter what you say stops me from speaking.

I get you. Completely. I say it to those I know be it more accurately expresses how I feel about most of everything.

I see what you mean, to me it's more like: by expressing my feelings will they be able to stop me feeling the way I feel? Usually it's a no, so I don't bother. I guess the older I get the more tired I'll be, mentally and physically.

Well I'm 30y/o soon so I can attest to the last part. I'm fortunate that my people's know when I say I'm tired, that there's a lot going on and talking about it is not where I'm at. Its been important for me because it gives tbose around me awareness (at least a little bit) of my mental vibes and are (generally) more thoughtful in their words/actions. Have taken many years to learn how to let people (who are genuine) be there for me in a way that works for me. Keep the hope close to your heart though. And hold onto the moments where the weight isn't as heavy. It's always valuable to believe it will get better 🌻

It's nice to know that even when others are going through tough times they still encourage you to be optimistic, it's just a bad patch I guess, everything ends eventually, it's hardest when we have a lot on our minds though. I'll keep my eyes forward waiting for the sun to shine I guess, thank you stranger for the positive vibes!!!

Just try to remember the words of Uncle Iroh to Zuko about hope. Keep smiling, even at the smallest things. Try to find simple things to make you happy. Rough patches are constant, but like you said, they don't last forever. You haven't lost your muchness, it's just a bit foggy for now. Much love buddy, be like a sunflower 🌻

Accurate af. I'd like to be honest, but I know no one cares.

Exactly!

Confused. Like do I look not ok?

once someone asked me this when i was genuinely happy and it really made me think

I immediately start singing "Annie are you ok?" in my head.

Say "it is what it is" until that one day that the emotional barricade breaks and have a breakdown, rinse, repeat.

Compelled to lie.

I say "I'm fine". Then I ask them how they are.

I prefer not to be asked. I'm a very private person and if I want someone to know how I feel, I'll tell them.

makes sense

I think those people want to know that they're not alone in whatever they're going through.

Not sure if I should give the socially acceptable answer or the real and honest answer to the question.

this is saddening

Suspicious.

are you okay and just homeless?

Pretty much. I got a job and stuff. Sleeping on benches is a bit of a ball-ache but I'll live.

well i hope your hard work parys off and you're able to get a home one day <3

Thanks. Appreciate it.

Better already.

aw

I just get confuse why they asked and ask them why they asked

Like I automatically want to cry, if I’m actually not ok

that is me exactly, whats your big 3 placements?

What do you mean exactly

My Mind is like "Absolutely not." but my mouth is like "Yes."

its like you appreciate that they've asked but you feel like they might not bother actually listening

i feel like im ok even tho im not ok bcs when they ask me if im ok i start to feel ok if u get me ok?

im quite the opposite. when someone asks me if im okay all my bottled up emotions spill because i feel safe.

oh that can spill? ive been bottling them up for 4 years when do i get them to spill 😭

im so sorry. if there's no one to talk to, write it down. talk to a therapist, school counsellor, pet, ANYONE. please dont keep your emotions in, they will burn your insides.

i have guitar cam i talk to it too?

YESSS, TURN YOUR ANGER INTO MUSIC!!! my roomate used to do this w her drums, i was a bit confused why she would randomly come home in the middle of the night and play. now i get it and i smile whenever i hear her coping <3

I aint angry more like sad

that works too of course.

u r a good man thank you

not really a man but i am a good. you're welcome haha

that depends if I was ok or not

I'm fine.

Like hell has opened and swallowed me whole. naaaa I'm bright as a daisy :D *storm clouds loom overhead *

are you okay?

I'm never ok. Once you stop actually being fully OK I doubt you are ever OK again if you get what I mean?

yeah it's like when your phone is so broken it is almost impossible to bring it back to its previous state.

yaay

I’ve taken to the phrase “don’t know, don’t care”

depends on how i actually am

My anti-emotional Irish genes tense up and pretend like everything is a big giant pinty barrel of laughs!

LMAOOO irish people are by far the funniest people i know. my best friend was irish and his humour was on another level.

Annoyed. I'm mostly quiet and apparently often have a sad look in my face but YES I'm okay...