Internet Users Who Shared Their Most Vulnerable Thoughts Online

Monica November 17, 2022

Social Skills

During the pandemic, many people were stuck inside. They didn’t have the opportunity to hang out with friends or go outside. This person said, “I feel like I’m losing my social skills in isolation during the pandemic.”

This is a thought that many of us experienced but never said out loud. It’s relieving that someone expressed this. It’s difficult to spend so much time alone, and it’s a true concern that we feel like we lose our social skills if we can’t practice them with others (via Buzzfeed).

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No Voice

People struggle with insecurities. This person said, “almost nothing. I don’t like using my voice in real life, and I’m afraid of posting stuff on social media. It took a lot of courage to post this, thank you to whoever decided to read this.”

It’s admirable that they were able to post this vulnerable message online and shared it with the internet. It seems like it’s something they struggle with and never share these thoughts out loud, but were able to on Reddit. Hopefully, they find peace and acceptance within themselves (via Reddit).

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Constant Limbo

It feels like life suddenly catches up to us. One day, we’re nearing our thirties with nothing to write home about. That’s what happens when you’re living your life stuck in the same constant loop. It’s only when it’s too late, that you feel like you’ve finally woken up. This person shared one of these thoughts out loud and said, “I feel like I’m in constant limbo. I’ll be 30 in less than a year and I still have no idea what I want to do with my life.”

Even though this is hard to read, it may hit home for many of us. Most people in their forties and fifties still don’t know what they want to do with their lives (via Buzzfeed).

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Made Up Scenarios

This internet user said, “my thoughts are 95% me running through scenarios that have never happened and never will with myself and people I’ve met or know.” This one rings true for many of us. How many times have you caught yourself thinking about something that might happen in the future, but never does?

It’s our brain’s way of making us feel safe. We want to plan and predict things that will likely never happen. It’s especially true for people suffering from depression and anxiety. Many people have these thoughts but they never share them out loud. While these thoughts may never go away, the best thing to do is to bring awareness to them and allow them to run their course (via Buzzfeed).

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Happily Alone

Recognizing we’re single and alone, especially when our friends are in happy relationships or happily married, is a harsh truth to recognize. The good thing is, though, that once you accept the fact that you’re alone, you might just be happy with it.

This person said, “I’m 29, I have no friends, I’m single, not planning or thinking to date someone and I don’t like anyone, I just like myself.” At least they realize they like themselves and don’t need anyone else around them (via Reddit).

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The Nice Guy

It’s hard being Mr. Nice Guy. They always say the good guys never win. That’s why, when this internet user said “being nice all the time is s**t,” we can’t help but agree. These are the thoughts we never say out loud, especially as nice people.

The nice guy is always the one to finish last. People also take advantage of them, since they usually allow a lot of behavior to slide. Sometimes, it’s almost better to just be the mean guy and get whatever you want. At least people won’t mess with you (via Buzzfeed).

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Former Overachiever

Some of us strive for success. We pour our heart and soul into our goals and hope they turn into something. It takes trial and error to figure out what works best for us and how we need to organize our goals and what we need to strive for. This person shares one of their inner thoughts about being a former achiever.

They said, “I am a former overachiever who has amounted to nothing. The hopes and pressure from those around me made it harder to realize that being good in school doesn’t mean you are smart, and if not for them I might have set my sights lower and succeeded at something.” It’s unfortunate that they’re figuring this out too late and happened this way. At least they’re aware of the problem and can begin finding a solution (via Buzzfeed).

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False Face

We all put up facades, one way or another. This person is one of them. They said, “I come off like I’m a carefree person, but I’m the most paranoid person ever.” These are some of those thoughts carefree people never share out loud. It makes us wonder if there are more people out there who have the same thoughts, or if it’s just them. At least they’re being honest about what’s going on deep inside and can express their paranoia online.

You would never think that a carefree person suffers from major anxiety and paranoia. It makes us wonder what’s going on inside for most of the people we meet. Are we living in a world of lies? (via Buzzfeed)

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