I don't know if I worded the title of this poll correctly, but basically, the sicker I am, the less I ask for help. I see lots of people on the forum here and also when I've been in hospital and group therapy, seem to be very good at asking for help or attention. I am the exact opposite. I don't ask for help at all most times, even of my family. My psychiatrist recently said I was the kind of patient he really worries about, because I rarely complain. Honestly when I'm really sick, I don't have the energy to even articulate what I'm feeling. I totally withdraw. I am the same with physical pain and sickness. I don't mention it or complain at all. In hospital, the nurses always consider me to be such an easy patient, so brave. Most of the time I wait way too long before telling my family that I am in pain and need to see the doctor. If I tell them at all that is. Sometimes I just collapse and they have to rush me into hospital. Anyways I'm starting to feel like a space alien because lots seem to have no trouble asking for help. I'm hoping a few of you are like me maybe?