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I am so conflict-avoidant that I’m now at the point that most people in my life don’t actually have any idea I’m even close to being a commie. I really want to start expressing myself more openly and honestly - especially since I feel like I’m actually harming my mental health by not saying how I feel - but I always feel held back. Any tips on improving this are appreciated.

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[–] SootySootySoot@hexbear.net 7 points 1 week ago

I am 110% in the same position. Conflict-avoidance is my first, middle, and last name and I can't even come close to overcoming it. It's actually so causing such increasingly real problems in my life that I'm thinking I need to find therapy solely to teach me how to feel able to speak what I'm thinking.

I would kill to get 1% better at expressing myself honestly. If you find success in these or any other methods, please do feel invited to share with me at least.