These 23 People Are Living Shocking Lies

6.

That I don’t need to make serious life and attitude changes to stop/inhibit/minimize my depression and that one day I’ll just wake up feeling as happy everyone else appears to be.

7.

That I’m this easy going guy, doesn’t stress about much, nothing bothers me. I’m the complete opposite.

8.

That one day I’ll be happy, fulfilled, and have a support system and friends. Been telling myself that since I was in fifth grade and it still has yet to happen.

9.

Impostor Syndrome. I’m quite literally a week away from submitting my PhD thesis and don’t feel like I belong. I’ll be a Doctor soon. Wtf.

10.

I’m ok. I’m not ok. My child committed suicide. My child is dead is the thought that is in a loop in my head all day every day. I miss him.

Written by Laura McNairy

Laura is a freelance writer for TFLN. She likes to write about what she knows best — dating, sex, and being awkward, but usually in the opposite order. She is the Assistant Editor and videographer for Peach Fuzz, a sex-positive nudie magazine in ATX.