I like to help other people solve their problems, but I don't go to others for help. If I have a problem at work or school, I just solve it and keep it inside...not intentionally, mind you, but I do it nonetheless. I feel extremely awkward talking about my own personal issues (I have a hard time making eye contact, my cheeks flush, etc). I haven't cried in approximately five years, not because of some perverted view of what a man is, but because I just haven't felt the need to.
My mother tells me that I bottle it up and that one day it is all going to come out, perhaps in a violent way, but I honestly don't feel that way.
Should I try to fix this? Find a confidant? Or are some people just like this?
I mean, I don't think its adversely affecting other parts of my life. I like to think that I have a solid grasp on social interactions, and am proud to say that many of my friends rely on me for advice.
Also, and this is completely unrelated but not warranting its own thread, I like to write, but I don't think I'm very good at it. I write short stories, and after a few days, sometimes even hours, I look back at what I have written with disgust. I am my harshest critic. Are there any writing workshops that you might be able to recommend? Or maybe even just advice based off what you have seen in this post that could use improvement. Really, anything would be appreciated.
Thanks.
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Anyway. You're an INFJ. Look it up.
so go find a confidant, and if you find that you don't like it, then stop confiding. Can't hurt to try.
And there is a writing forum here, if you want to get some opinions on your stuff
Then stick it in the shredder or something. I'd suggest burning it too, but you really shouldn't do that unless you have something like a fireplace.
I do however suggest that the next time you throw a party, take those bits of paper from the shredder and make a pinata of your troubles.