Carrie and Danielle - Latest Comments in When do you hide?

Re: When do you hide?

Nancy — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 10:53:48 -0000

I hide from negative people. Life can be difficult and this is something we all know. It is easier for me to face things with a smile and a positive attitude than put up with negativity. I mean I really hide. In stores, anywhere, to get away from the overly negative types.
I also have a tendancy to be shy, so I must admit I sometimes hide myself from social functions. The shyness I wish I could work on.

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Julia — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 07:23:07 -0000

This sounds really dark...it hasn't happened in years...but, if I ever over indulged with alchohol, it would make me so depressed that I'd hide in my closet!!! Those carefree, partying days came with a price! So, I'm a big fan of getting older...no need to hide.

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laurie_matthews — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:49:02 -0000

When I'm overwhelmed or need to recharge

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Alison — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:03:13 -0000

Thankyou very much! I'll go book hunting very soon. I appreciate the recommendation, it sounds like a good fit.

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Marie Leona — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 20:03:57 -0000

When I don't want others to read my emotions, my thoughts. I throw myself in any kind of work, housework, office work, ect...

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Shirley Ann Hallee — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 19:20:32 -0000

I hide from those who try to prevent me from being me. The me is a
creative and caring person...fairly intelligent. I have discovered
there are some who balk at intelligence on the part of female person.

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Bri — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:06:02 -0000

I hide whenever there is something that I don't want to face...problems at home, work, socially.... but I have learned that if you ignore it, it unfortunately won't go away. I'm a cancer, I can't help but hide in my shell! *Creatively Playful*

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Cindy — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:14:35 -0000

It sounds like you are just a misunderstood introvert. You should read this book called "The Introvert Advantage" - it was completely liberating for me because I am an introvert as well, and like 75% of the U.S. population are extroverts. You should definitely stop trying to be bubbly if you don't feel it because it is a total energy drain. This book helped me to be comfortable with being an introvert and gave excellent suggestions on ways to conserve your energy and deal with others.

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Krystl — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:06:18 -0000

I hide behind my camera in social situations. So much easier than small talk.

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Cindy — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:03:14 -0000

You said a mouthful - who invented small talk anyway? I wish that people would not talk unless they really have something substantial, or "big" to say. I am very economical with my words and I rarely speak unless I truly have something to say. I crave "real" conversations, and it is so hard to find others that feel the same way.

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Cindy — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:00:17 -0000

Vanessa, I go to the movies alone too. First of all, I am very passionate about movies, and I hate to miss any part of it. When you go with others, they tend to talk or make comments, so I am in heaven when I can go alone and make sure that I am not sitting near chatty people. The DVD is one of the greatest inventions of all time because now you can watch any movie in the comfort of your own home - alone if you choose!

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bene — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 05:21:28 -0000

I hide when I need a break and feel a bit vulnerable. I rest in my bed and watch dvd`s that makes me happy. I walk in the woods or by then sea and just sit still for a while. Nothing is like the voices of nature, waves hitting the shore, seagulls cries, wind sweeping trees and birds singing. It soothes my heart.

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Marissa — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 02:34:18 -0000

I hide when I'm feeling overwhelmed. If I'm feeling overwhelm from lack of solitude, I hide out in my house and in the quiet (or in the music) I fill it with. If I'm feeling overwhelm from stress or a seemingly unsolveable problem, I sometimes "hide" in a nap or an extended night's sleep. It's often amazing to me what some extra shut-eye will do to clarify and restore.

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Marissa — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 02:31:23 -0000

Luciaf and Sky, your strength is humbling, and unfathomable. I wish you both continued healing and light.

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Marissa — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 02:28:25 -0000

Of course, if the salespeople happened to be the local football team doing fundraising, you'd mark your house the most popular house in town! LOL

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Marissa — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 02:26:46 -0000

It's that Monk Envy again... (*ponders whether her homeowners association would be amenable to the idea of transforming her house into a mini-convent... and determines their approval to be highly unlikely.* *Returns to drawing board.*)

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Marissa — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 02:24:26 -0000

Ah! Me too! I had a cedar closet built in to the wall of my bedroom as a child, and I rearranged the linens in there so that there was enough room for me to crawl inside and read. I also always had my bed arranged so that it created some kind of "hideout." I made it into a trundle bed so I could pull out the trundle and hang out underneath the top bed, behind the trundle. I'd push the bed so its headboard was in the corner of the room so there was a triangle of space behind the headboard. I loved going to my special hideouts (which I thought were secret, but Mums and Daddio totally knew about them). Now that I'm an adult, I have a whole house that's my get-away comfort zone. Offers considerably more room for stretching out than the cedar closet, but still gives me that same joy of being away from it all!

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Marissa — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 02:18:21 -0000

Mellie, I am right there with you. I spend a lot of time by myself (well, in the company of two spoiled dogs, but otherwise by myself), and until I pause to realize it, it never occurs to me that I'm "alone" for as much time as I am. My creativity dances to the surface when I'm alone. Possibilities get very bright, and issues rattling around in my life start to calm down and make some sense. I hunger for solitude and quiet the way some people hunger for a chance to go out and socialize. When I don't allow myself that solitude, my health even suffers--I too feel that overwhelm and exhaustion. Setting limits and acknowledging this part of who I am has made a positive difference for me. And it's always nice to run across someone else who's in the same--quietly alone--boat. :)

Re: When do you hide?

Kristin (The Goat) — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:43:19 -0000

I forgot about one of my biggest hiding times.... when I go "invisible" on Instant Messenger. That one is nice and it's fun to respond to someone when invisible, too. They don't expect to be answered so quickly lol

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Liana — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:37:15 -0000

I usually hide when my heart is hurting, and i need to care for a tender part of me.

L

Re: When do you hide?

sky — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 22:13:47 -0000

My sympathy. I lost a son 9 years ago. It never leaves you but eventually you learn to cope. Grief is a tough journey you have to go through and hopefully come out with some understanding. But you have to experience the grief, not sidestep from it. God bless.

Re: When do you hide?

Danette — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 21:22:02 -0000

I hide in the grocery store from people I know when I need privacy and food at the same time.

I hide in mediocrity when I am fearful of my own voice.

I hide in my studio, when I am in love with my own voice.

Re: When do you hide?

Danette — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 21:15:14 -0000

my friend always answers to solicitors by only cracking the door a smidge, poking her head out looking grave, and whispering, "it's not a good time."

Then she shuts the door.

She said that way, she's not technically lying. It's never a good time.

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Danette — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 21:12:01 -0000

I put a sign on my home studio door that says DO NOT ENTER: MASSIVE BRAINCHILD HATCHING.

It worked, until the renovations of the studio lead to the entire removal of the door. I'm going crazy with no door. Time for another sign- this time on a big piece of fabric, so I can tent myself in until my door comes back.

Re: When do you hide?

Alison — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 19:56:37 -0000

When I feel threatened. It happens more often than it should, I'm afraid. I'm naturally the kind of person other people see as "scary", before I even open my mouth. Ironically, I find this idea very disturbing, and I've long developed a habit of behaving bubbly, which doesn't really fit me.