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Managing knowledge and feelings that can't be shared (lemmy.world)

submitted 16 hours ago by ehguyitsmebuddy@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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If you are unable to share certain thoughts or feelings with any other human in any meaningful way, how can a person manage this in a healthy way?

Both psychologically sound and proven methods as well as personal anecdotes are welcome.

Please assume sharing is non-negotiable which precludes close friends, family, and/or professionals.

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[–] cRazi_man@europe.pub 2 points 9 hours ago

Consume art. It helps a lot to read/watch/hear some content that is similar to your experience and resonates with you. Helps to know that you're not alone and others have experienced/reflected/studied these experiences before. Reading philosophy helps me as well. Might not talk exactly about my situation, but gives the tools and processes to help me think through my issues.

You would think that in this age of instant, free, accessible communication; finding someone to share with would not be difficult. But somehow people care about each other's problems less than ever. Ive never found any Lemmy social group that connects people.