Why do I suffer in silence?
To suffer in silence means to be alone in your pain. It means for one reason or another you are silent about what you are feeling inside. A likely reason is the messaging we receive about emotions, which is what I want to share with you. I bet you can relate to this.
Do I drink too much?
Look at different areas of your life and see if there’s been consequences to alcohol use. I want you to reflect on what you see day-to-day in your life that would make you ask “do I drink too much?”. Get honest with your answers even if you're not wanting to share at this time.
Why “This is just the way I am” is holding you back.
If you often use this phrase when confronted with someone’s request, criticism, or opinion, it could be causing further unintended harm. As well, it likely has deeper roots from your past that you haven’t yet shaken.
How depression affects your relationship.
That person you are seeing now is different. Depression can affect your daily living, making things like relationships and work, much more difficult to manage. A shift in our mood and behaviour can shift the relationship (for the good or bad).