45 Of The Most Unsettling Secrets People Have Revealed About Themselves In This Online Thread

In today's world, it seems as though everyone has something to hide. Whether it's a secret crush, a hidden talent, or a past mistake, it's becoming increasingly common for people to keep certain aspects of their lives hidden from the outside world.

And it’s totally fair. We all want to come across as the best versions of ourselves. Usually, we tend to avoid raising eyebrows and causing unnecessary questions.

But this Ask Reddit thread became a safe space for people to get some of the things they don’t normally share off their chest. “What is a scary, unsettling fact about you?” someone asked and the responses started rolling in one by one. Below we wrapped up some of the most interesting ones.

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45 Of The Most Unsettling Secrets People Have Revealed About Themselves In This Online Thread This is a weird one but I promise you, no b******t.

I had a metal screw/bolt roughly an inch and a half long stuck in my right lung from age 2-17. I must have put it in my mouth as a toddler and it got in got there somehow.

Anyway, The unsettling bit is that I always knew there was something seriously wrong with my body, because my whole life I would have instances in which I coughed uncontrollably, many times coughing up blood. Sometimes a little, sometimes a lot. But I never told anyone. Dad was neglectful and mom was always working, so it was relatively easy to hide. If it happened at school I’d excuse myself to the restroom until it stopped. No one ever showed concern those 15 years so I guess I kept it to myself well enough.

I never told anyone, because even as a small child I was very unhappy with life and wanted it to be over. I guess I figured my mystery illness would get me eventually, so I kept it a secret so I wouldn’t get treated.

It all came to a head at 17 when playing ball at the park with my parents, siblings, and some friends. I got a decent hit and ran around the bases when I started coughing. After sitting back down I tried to hold it in but I couldn’t… and this time it was too bloody to hide and no bathroom to go to. So my step uncle noticed after a minute or two, everyone is crowded around me while I’m coughing up a s***load of blood in and around a trash can. My little brother told me after that they actually sent guys in hazmat suits to clean it up because they didn’t know if whatever was wrong with me was contagious.

But anyway, got to the hospital got the X-ray which showed the screw lit up like Christmas imposed over my rib cage. Doctor guy just went “Well there’s your problem!” I guess he was trying to lighten the mood since everyone was understandably freaking the f**k out.

Two weeks of surgery, three total, and it was out. I still have breathing issues, but the cough is gone now. I made the screw into a necklace which I wear sometimes because I find it oddly comforting to be reminded of my own mortality. I know that’s weird but it’s just sort of how I am all things considered.

I never told my family I knew there was something wrong with me, because telling them would mean admitting to them that I wanted to die the whole time.

I still struggle with mental health c**p for this and many, many other reasons I won’t get into, but things are a lot easier than they used to be.

But anyway, if you actually took the time to read about my weird little life I appreciate your time and hope your day is pleasant.

SudoPuff , SudoPuff Report

Final score:

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Alex, defs not a coat possum 1 year ago

Thank you, and I hope your day is good as well.

130points

Dani Pret 1 year ago

Thank you for notepad for scale. I can see it's massive and have no idea how you managed to swallow that!!

20points

Epona 1 year ago

Thank you, Dani, for NOT mentioning "banana for scale"! A one-and-a-half-inch-long bolt is not that massive unless you are a toddler. Well, I guess it is if you are putting it in your mouth when it is not something that should go in your mouth. At any age! OP's neglectful dad should not have been doing whatever required the one-and-a-half-inch-long bolt/s with the toddler nearby unless said toddler was in a crib or playpen or was properly supervised while choking hazards were present. I need to find something else to think about because this particular subject is stressing me out.

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Angela B 1 year ago

Thank you for sharing. As a person with mental health issues as well, I wish you good things. One step at a time. One day at a time. I am glad you are here. Peace to you.

13points

Daffydillz~ 1 year ago

Wow, I'm glad they're doing so well after having a screw in their lung for so long. I wish things had been more pleasant for them so they would have told someone sooner. I feel badly for them. Children shouldn't have to worry and make choices as to which issue they actually worry most about.

12points

Sheila Stamey 1 year ago

It's very difficult to believe, but to the younglings out there who might read this, there are lots and lots of"adults"who don't have their heads up their behinds and who care about you. And for what it's worth, it's not weird that you made a necklace out of it. I would have had it made into a crown and worn it. Just kidding, but I had an inch long bone sliver work out after a healed injury, and I carried it for years, just to mess with people. God bless and keep you. I'm sure you learned as I did from a chaotic childhood, that kindness is good for the receiver and the giver. My prayers and when I say that, I mean it.

7points

SkankHunt42 1 year ago

Screw you. No I'm just kidding. I'm sorry O.P. I couldn't resist. I am very glad you have fully recovered from this. I'm also pleased that you are getting the mental help you need. Your story was very interesting!

5points

WindySwede 1 year ago (edited)

Rather the parents? Edit: I know pun but parent neglect.

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SR 1 year ago

Good day so far, thanks for the nice comment. Your weird little life is an amazing journey, you will make progress towards happiness though it may take time and there will be rough spots. You can do it.

3points

Devil'sAdvocate 1 year ago

wow! i'm sorry you had to go through that, but I think you're amazing and that it's genius to wear the nail as a necklace as a reminder of mortality!

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Marie 1 year ago

Ok. But how did the screw got in there ?!

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WindySwede 1 year ago

And how did he know it was at 2?

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simplyTas 1 year ago

I pray you are getting help with your mental issues and are finding some peace in your life.

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Wendy Melissa 1 year ago

I'm glad you're still here to tell the story. if you feel hopeless please get help.

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patricia patricia 1 year ago

I do hope you manage to find happiness, somehow. And a reason to go on living, in spite of everything.

1point

Miss Kitty 1 year ago

Wishing you all the best! It was heartbreaking reading about your childhood.

1point

Kathrin 1 year ago

holy cow... i don't know how painful this must have been and i'm not only talking about the scew... but i wish you the best and hope life is much better now.

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Nora Tchiftchian 1 year ago

Sometimes mortality is frightening, sometimes it is a comfort.

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Nora Tchiftchian 1 year ago

sometimes mortality frightening, sometimes it is a comfort.

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elcee 1 year ago

hope your day is pleasant too, thank u for sharing: )

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Coral 1 year ago

Hope your mental health is improving ❤️

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ADDchallengedINFP-T 1 year ago

The screw didn't let you die. Continue yur life with positive thoughts. If I may, "hugs" to you.

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Page intentially left blank 1 year ago

My goodness - I'm so sorry you endured not just this horrible injury, but the neglect from your parents and your mental struggles. I'm glad you got it fixed and am sending healing thoughts as you recover.

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Janice Seagraves 1 year ago

(((Hugs)))

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BeckyC 1 year ago

Hope your health (both mental & physical) continues to improve.

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Veronica Michelle 1 year ago

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Kim Lorton 1 year ago

You are meant to be here! The screw is just a symbol, that no matter what, life tried to screw you over... and couldn't!

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Max M 1 year ago

Atleast tell friends if you have some. I kept my darkness hideen all my life, but at 33 or so, it was to hard to keep covered up and it had gotten so strong that i will suffer from it the rest of my life. The first person i told was my wife, who i had been with about 9 years there

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nuberiffic 1 year ago

...two weeks of surgery? What?

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Bex Premium 1 year ago

Wow that's a big screw! I too know how it feels to want to die. Glad things are a bit better now, keep your head up and stay strong.

0points

Shankshaw Redeemer 1 year ago

Oh my! Glad you made it, Fella!

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Hakuna Matata 1 year ago

Hope your day is good as well

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Ryan H 1 year ago

I hope your day is going well and wishing you good health after such an ordeal.

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Jane Cortez 1 year ago

I am so sorry for the reasons why you felt like you couldn’t turn to anyone, and all of the suffering that you went through. Glad it was removed!

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HappyHedgerow 1 year ago

Hope you're having a good day too OP.

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𝖇𝖎 𝖌𝖔𝖙𝖍 𝖖𝖚𝖊𝖊𝖓 1 year ago

aww i am so happy you got it out hope you get well soon

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Binny Tutera 1 year ago

They’re’ nothing “little” about your life! Keep moving forward, you’re doing great. Find joy everyday- even if it’s small.

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Kitty 1 year ago

I pray for god to take my life because im too scared to kill myself . So I think i can understand what you're going through. Im more than happy to die than keep on living everyday. But since im scared of taking my life ,until i feel strong enough do it myself or until god answering my prayers , I decided to make the peace with myself. So im trying to live my s****y life as much as happy i could be. I don't whether this helps. Hope you find the peace with your life.

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Just Jeff 1 year ago

I really like that you made it into a necklace. It became a part of you over the years and I don't see anything wrong with keeping it around. I hope you have a good day today and know that you are appreciated.

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Panda 1 year ago

I bid you a good day/night as well

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Dmal1 1 year ago

I hope you find some peace in your life. Everyone is important and you are loved! Thank you for sharing your story!

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Harlan Sarvis 1 year ago

Thanks

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1 year ago

Thank you, I'm so sorry that happened to you and i hope you feel better

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miss miss 1 year ago

I'm so glad that you are alive. I understand.

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Katie the Koala 1 year ago

Holy cràp I’m glad you’re ok and I hope your mental health improves ❤️

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Chewie Baron 1 year ago

Have an awesome day fella!

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Aileen Grist 1 year ago

I hope your life has improved. Have a good day

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Bradley Curthoys 1 year ago

Struggle or not, glad you're still with us. We all struggle a little, but being resilient is part of life...otherwise you wouldn't grow. Liked your story.

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Goth Nurse 1 year ago

How in the F**K a toddler coud inhale something like this in their lung baffles me the most 0_0

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Roxana López Ornelas 1 year ago

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Epona 1 year ago (edited)

I know OP acknowledges their dad as neglectful (they have my sympathies, but also I am mad at the dad), but I still don't 100% understand why a toddler was not in a playpen or crib or something. Why were these screws within reach of a child who was (at the time) the age where they learn by putting things in their mouth? How did OP swallow the bolt (screws have a tapered end, bolts have a flat end. End meaning the part that goes into the wood) without choking? Toddlers' mouths are small. An inch-and-a-half-long bolt would be much larger than most of the actual food the toddler would eat. Parents of toddlers (ideally anyway) cut up longer food so that their child does NOT choke. I know I will probably get some rebuttals to my comment, but I am allowed my own opinion. I am glad OP is doing better in terms of their mental health!

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Bri Lancaster 1 year ago

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DahDumm 1 year ago

Uhhh.... I have an amazing family. I'm still depressed and suicidal

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Disgruntled Pelican 1 year ago

Bri, I have a great family and a great life and guess what? I am still horribly depressed and suicidal. Just because you have a "good life" does not mean you can't be depressed.

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Tamra 1 year ago

Sometimes depression is situational - certain things happening around you that can cause depression. Sometimes depression is biochemical - the brain, for whatever reason, isn't producing enough serotonin or dopamine, which can also cause depression. Sometimes it's a combination of both.

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miss miss 1 year ago

You have to go through it to know.

2points

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