Being yourself

I used to be quite popular had loads of friends, and could hold conversations for hours. Yet ever since the begining of year 11, Iv kinda forgotten how to be myself. It sounds wierd, believe me I know, yet I dont feel like I know who I am anymore. I became depressed and withdrawn, but Im happy again and Iv overcome that, its very well behind me. Yet I feel like recently I havnt been myself, the persona Iv been portraying isnt me, and Iv been to scared to say whats in my head out of fear of looking stupid, or saying something I shouldnt have. Im suffering because of it. How can I just be myself again?

Reply 1

Nix!

To be yourself you first need to work out who you are. As far as I'm concerned, what you're experiencing is all part of growing up.

Reply 2

rotor

yep, to be yourself try and see how you were before this period. (happy,bubbly,chatty) etc.
once thats sorted out than you will maybe naturally become more involved?

Reply 3

Runaground

Everyone goes through this and it is a hard thing to try and do but like 'Nix!' said, it's about finding out who you are yourself. Everyone goes through this stage in life where they feel very undefined, I'm just coming out of it really - I still feel undefined but it bothers me less right now and that's the way to be. Don't let it bother you that you feel like you're not 'yourself' - because a lot of others feel the same way. :hugs: