This explains a lot about my lack of asking for help when I clearly need it
Don’t forget the fact that asking for help carries the risk of someone expressing mild disappointment in your inabilities, which will cause you to shut down for 5 to 7 working days.
Also see: learning from a very young age that there’s no point in asking for help because you should be able to do it on your own
Also see: People will think that you “owe” them for doing you a favor and will demand a hefty price for it.
Also see: People will downright mock you for asking for help, even – or especially – if they *know* why you need help.
