Goodie goodie
All of my life I have been told to act, dress and speak a certain way and that if I didn't act that way I was dirty or nasty. I'm sick of always being criticised if I am not "perfect". I wish I could find a way to be myself because on the outside I am sweet but on the inside I feel weak and depressed.
I recently started cutting myself to cope with these emotions. I just wish I had a friend who understood but I feel like I am surrounded by selfish and ignorant people. It has been especially hard because I just started going to a new school. Maybe it will get better if I talk to a therapist or something.
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I know exactly how you feel. I feel it now - that overwhelming pressure to be perfect. I'll tell you right now, you need an escape. I don't mean doing drugs or alcohol either, I mean find something you love. For me it was books and music. A book never told me how to look and act. It only ever gave me someone to love and who I could sympathise with. Music, good music, releases your mind. Try some old music - this modern stuff is only about sex and drugs.
