@Snakewithblade's post on Artfol
Can anyone else also not truely express themselves how you really are because you constantly think about what other people think about you, even online? Because I sure have this problem and it annoys me quite a lot.Jun 16, 2023
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I was pretty much forced into hiding everything about myself from a young age thanks to my mom's "What will others think?" mindset. I only got to finally explore my identity and interests because covid let me stay home and finally relax. On online, I don't really have to hide because of the whole anonimity. But irl I still struggle a lot with this. I really really don't want to care about what others think about me, but saying "I don't care" is much easier than actually not caring.
Thanks a lot for the 24/7 anxiety, mom!
Thanks a lot for the 24/7 anxiety, mom!
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oh yeah, more online than irl probably! but that just thanks to my friends who pretty much forced me to be more vocal about anything! but online i still shut down and overthink quite a lot
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Sometimes. Often I don’t care though. Kinda just exist in my corner and do whatever I want. Too tiring to do otherwise
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I have to tone down so much of myself online and in real life, it feels like I'm two different people sometimes. 
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