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A problem that you have had.

I've said this before, but I've had a problem about internalizing my problems.  I never liked telling my friends, I wouldn't tell my parents if something was bothering me, and even when I started dating, I didn't tell my boyfriend.  For me, this led to a lot of tossing and turning at night, the inability to vent, and I ended up writing a lot.  Writing helped, but I never got the feeling of the other person sympathizing or empathizing with me.  I never liked bothering people with my problems because they didn't feel important enough for them, but I realize now that that's what friends do.  Boyfriends are useful for venting and crying to as well.  Having a great support system has been pivotal in my post high school life, and I know I'd be pretty broken if I were still internalizing today.  I still do, but it's not anywhere close to what it was before.  Being with Eric has really almost cured me of keeping all my problems to myself.  I don't know if that's for the better, but he seems to enjoy hearing me talk and vent.