How do I stop suppressing emotions?

I dont know if this is your reason, but it was the reason with me when i was repressing how i felt and my emotions. I didnt want to show my family/friends how i felt because i did not want to be a burden or nuisance by making my worries the worries of people i loved.Looking back on it now, all i can say is that i regret doing this. You friends and family love you, and they are there for you :)Again, i dont know if this is your situation, but if it is, i hope my advice helps ^^ you can PM me if you wish to talk more ^^

I think (this is just my opinion) that you are hiding how you really feel because you don't feel like you can show your really emotions. You don't think anyone cares about how you really feel, so you just pretend. You might not even feel comfortable showing your real emotions to people.I think you need to try to be less self-conscious. (I know that sounds impossible.) Stop overthinking everything you do and what others will think of you because of it. Chances are they won't really care (and I don't mean that in the way that they don't care about you) and aren't even judging you because of it. They are just enjoying the time they get to spend with you.Just be happy. I hope this helped you.

I think you don't trust the people around you enough to show them how you feel. You may be afraid that they might judge (as what tweeks said) or reject you. You have to remember that everybody has weaknesses. Showing others how you feel is not a sign of weakness. You should trust them enough to reveal your real self so they can love you in a way that you deserve.

You are not alone. All people in the world mask or suppress something. You are not alone. If you just realize this, it makes a huge difference. I too suppress my emotions to an extreme. I never show exactly what it is i'm feeling. HOWEVER this realization that i'm not alone made me want to be able to share myself to others. I still don't SHOW how i feel. But i do TELL how i feel. It's very uncomfortable at first, but in order to progress in anything you must leave your comfort zone. you may never be able to wear your heart on your sleeve. that's okay. you don't need to. just allow yourself to talk about it, even if you stammer, even if you can't figure out the right words to say, try to get it out. it makes a difference. and always keep in mind that you are not alone.