Do you keep your problem to yourself?

@Masmasika (1921)
Philippines
April 9, 2010 7:53pm CST
There are times when I have a problem and I keep it to myself because I don't want the people around me to get affected. But it is very hard especially if one is working. Everything is affected, from my work to the way I look at things and the way I socialize with people. Have you tried having a problem and you kept it to yourself? How did it feel? Share your views regarding this matter and we will all learn.
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25 responses
• United States
10 Apr 10
It's always bad to keep things bottled in, I believe because it just eats away at u mentally. The best way is to express your feelings with somebody else with whom you share a close relationship. I've personally had this experience and it was not pretty. If you let it eat away at you, you're just saving up for a massive breakdown somewhere down the line, so don't do it.
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@Masmasika (1921)
• Philippines
10 Apr 10
That's right. Perhaps people should learn and try to share their problems with people they could trust, but sometimes it's too hard to do that especially if you want your love ones not to be affected. Thanks.
@mr_pearl (5018)
• India
10 Apr 10
Well... Sometimes, I speak up about my problems to my friends, if I know that they can help with it... But many times, I don't talk to anyone about it... Dont' knnow why... It just happens! Basically, I have always been shy to speak up a lot...
@Masmasika (1921)
• Philippines
10 Apr 10
At least you are telling your problems to others which is very helpful.
@shrike (123)
• Philippines
10 Apr 10
hi! yeah, every time i got problems i keep it to myself because i am not comfortable telling it to others. but as like you it affects everything, it makes me to have my own world. but when i try to open it up with my sister seems everything goes right. that time i realized, it's not good not to express your feeling but as others said it depends. if you know you can handle it well by yourself then it's nothing to worry about but when you know that if will give or make you feel not better then it's right if you tell it to someone whom you know she will help you best.
@Masmasika (1921)
• Philippines
10 Apr 10
Yes, sharin gproblems to others is good unless you know how to handle it.
• Philippines
10 Apr 10
Oftentimes, I do. I try to find solutions first before I seek other's advise and most of the time before other people knew it, it is already solved. For some it is not healthy but if you think you are strong enough to handle things I think it's okay beside what is important is you are not setting aside the idea of asking for help just in case you need one.
@Masmasika (1921)
• Philippines
10 Apr 10
That's good. At least you can handle things on your own. Some people run for help with the least problem that come their way which is not good.
• Philippines
10 Apr 10
When I was younger, around early 20's, I used to keep problems to myself, for the same reason that I don't want to get other people affected by it. But as time goes by, based on experience, I realized I need sometimes to share it with others especially with my family or love ones, because sometimes I got blinded by problems and couldn't make good decisions.. and one way to clear out the blindness is to share it with others, to lighten the burdens in oneself. However, there are times I still keep my problems within me, when I believe I could resolve them by myself, unless they are really urgent and heavy that I would seek help already.
@Masmasika (1921)
• Philippines
10 Apr 10
YOu are right. Age help us to handle things properly. As we get older, we look at things differently than when we were younger. So, you are right and how you handle problems is good.
• Philippines
10 Apr 10
many times when i have problems i keep it myself because i don't want others to get involve in my problem and other thing is that im shy to share to them my problem specially when it is personal, but there are some problem that i was able to share to other and i certainly get a good advice on them
@Masmasika (1921)
• Philippines
10 Apr 10
Sharing your problems to others is good but there are times when you should keep it a secret. You are right. I do that too.
@annierose (18926)
• Philippines
10 Apr 10
hi masmasika, It will be so difficult for me to keep the problem with myself. Most of the time, I tell it to my family, to my friends, and sometimes, to my boyfriend. If the problem is about my job or studies, I tell it to my family. They know once I have a problem.I am most of the time quiet and very serious. No one can make me laugh or even smile even how funny the joke is. When the problem is all about my friends, classmates, or something else I usually tell it to my close friends or to my boyfriend. Most of the time, I tell my problems to my boyfriend. It is because some things are very complicated to tell to my parents and I am afraid they will scold me. My friends are not always here also for each of them are busy with their own careers and love life. Whenever I keep my problem with myself, I cannot concentrate much. I feel like I am carrying the earth at my back. I feel that I am going crazy. But when I share it to special someone, I feel relieve. And I feel much better.
@Masmasika (1921)
• Philippines
10 Apr 10
It's really difficult. I tried it when I was younger. But now, I can handle any kind of problems on my own. Aging is good because it teaches us to be stronger and see life the positive way.
• United States
10 Apr 10
well masmasika it depends on what i want to keep a secret if i did something really bad and i know for a fact it will effect my environment then i would keep it to myself till one day i have the guts to let that secret out and if it was something small i would just tell people no problem i have nothing to hide i mean if you hide stuff from people then you will get all built up with stress and one day have an emotional break down very bad so just tell them what you need to say speak up
@Masmasika (1921)
• Philippines
10 Apr 10
Good advice. people have to let go sometimes their problems and tell them to people they could trust in order to feel better.
• Philippines
10 Apr 10
The only problems that i keep to myself are the ones i can solve. Other problems that could cause larger problems in the future are worth sharing to people that can help. Sometimes it's wiser to share than to keep the problems.
@Masmasika (1921)
• Philippines
10 Apr 10
You are right. It is always better to share your problems to someone else because it will make you feel better.
• China
11 Apr 10
Well, I usually keep my problem to myself.I do not want to bother others.Only the problem out of my control then I may tell it out.I don't think is good action and I try to change it but it's difficult.It's hard for me to trust others totally.So you see,I would rather solve all the problems by myself.
@kyleuy (270)
10 Apr 10
I usually keep my problems to myself because I am the type of person where in I don't easily get mad, even if its already the fault of another person I won't still get mad. I have a long patience and I usually stay silent when there is a prob because I know that I just need a few moments and time then after that I'm good again. I ask help from others or open my problem if I can't deal it on my own or if the type of problem is the one that needs to be discussed to settle unanswered things and to avoid the same prob in the future but other than that.. I'll just stay silent, reflect,listen to my music, entertain myself then I am good again.
@Masmasika (1921)
• Philippines
10 Apr 10
You are good at handling problems.
@khalida (1126)
• India
10 Apr 10
well when ever i've a problem, the first person to know would be my best buddy or my bf or both!! i think everyone should have someone to tell their problems to. not that we depend on others advice but sometimes when you keep ranting it out to someone, you can see the solution to the problem or you get a better insight on yourself and the prob! so if you tell one person, it becomes easier not to tell others and behave as if nothing is troubling you!
@Masmasika (1921)
• Philippines
10 Apr 10
Yes, it helps to tell problems to someone else because we will feel more comfortable.
• Indonesia
10 Apr 10
sometime u right,but the true,how we can manage our life..and fixed the problem
@Masmasika (1921)
• Philippines
10 Apr 10
Hi pribadionly, I'm lucky to have your first response. Yes, it is important for us to manage things and solve our own problems. thanks.
• Philippines
10 Apr 10
Hello masmasika, I guess it is normal to us to hide sometimes our problems and not shared to anyone else, it is our instinct in life. But there are some people who needs someone to talk to relieve what they feel inside. For me, not all problems i shared to my love ones or to my friends it is because i can handle them but there are times that i need someone to talk to ask advises and inspiring ideas out of it. There are problems should be kept it to yourself, and there are not also. For this, you need guidance from our dear lord.
@Masmasika (1921)
• Philippines
10 Apr 10
You are right. We don't tell all our problems to people around us because we have our own reasons not to. Yes, prayers are also helpful when we have problems.
• United States
10 Apr 10
I do keep things to myself but I have to admit I ask more for advise on Mylot then I do in my real world. I think since no one knows me really and there is no way to be embarrassed or have it get round I feel more at ease asking for some advise. Do you do this?
@nijolechu (1842)
• Canada
10 Apr 10
I usually try to keep most of the problems to myself to see if I can fix it without anyone else's help. But there are times where it can become overwhelming and I need advice from someone to fix up the problem. So if it is small then I will try to handle it myself and if it is big then I ask for help from someone.
@ridwan08 (1183)
• Indonesia
10 Apr 10
yes,sometimes i keep my problem by myself.but it's depend of problem.if i have problem that must need help from other people i can't keep my problem.i just share my problem to get better solution.and i think with share with my friend maybe i can solve my problem together
• Philippines
10 Apr 10
Yeah, I've been living my life like this and I'm use to keeping all the burdens to myself, there are times that i couldn't take it and wanted to shout, I visit the church to pray about everything to ease it up.
@fryloc (62)
• United States
11 Apr 10
In my standard I always go to someone to help no matter how serious the problem is. There should be no reason why you are keeping it to yourself when you always have someone you can rely on! But I have some occasions where I really can't tell anyone so I'll just have to find a solution on my on - Fry
• United States
10 Apr 10
It is diffucult for me to store all my problems within myself. When a person walks up to me and starts speaking and says "what's wrong" I fight myself thinking, to tell or contain my thoughts. I fell as if I'm being silently tortured as a never-ending battle of choices build up inside myself. The same question pops up in my mind everytime should I involve others or not. Even if I try to talk I still hesitate. The lesson is same for everyone else "do what's best."