Yes very hard as it ingrained in you. A cognitive therapist can relieve you of this and it will take time but well worth it. Take Care

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Yes it’s very common for people to do that and it’s very unhealthy. Men think that they can fix everything and if they have a problem just push it down inside and not ask for help. One day, as in my case it will explode like a volcano and it leaves you in terrible place. Asking for help is a sign of strength not weakness, be kind to yourself all the time then you can easily help others. Take Care

Really bad... brutal with the tearing down of all that I am

This is probably the worst part of my depression. ( and there is lots) I think it’s the hardest to get over. I haven’t yet.

I learned that a long time ago when my partner saw the sighs of me doing that. and i learned not to do that.