Venting My friend caught on

[maplebar]

I guess I was too obvious with one small repost on something and now hes asking me if im fine and all that. I told him yes but now hes asking me if im sure, I feel embarrassed and unsure about my next choices. I dont really know what to say in repsonse but I dont want him to worry or know any further about this stuff

 

[Forever Sleep]

Do you want his support? Is recovery on the cards at all? In which case, maybe his support could be nice. If not though, I suppose you have to try to work out whether he is pro-choice. In which case, his support could be nice- again. If not though. If all he likely will do is panic and keep checking in on you and if you think that won't help, I guess you can say a partial truth. That you were feeling really down but, you're feeling more positive now. I think that's what I would do anyway.

 

[getoutgirl]

Like @Forever Sleep says it's about what you think could benefit you. Emphasis on think. The dread you'll feel regardless, but if you manage to detach yourself from your situation, look at it objectively or as a witness and think "having some support would probably be better than keeping this to oneself" then yeah you can try and get that.
If you tell it as it is most people will panic and enter lifejacket mode desperatedly trying to "save" you. It's often good intentions from caring friends who sadly don't know much about any of it and can cause damage. But like they say you can state it partially, I have been feeling low.
Embarrasment and guilt for them worrying are part of it. If you are uncertain you can think about it, see what may be best for you, there will be uncertainty regardless.
lots of hugs<3