Have you ever felt you couldn't speak up or express yourself like a LaMB?

Question

LaMB is an original animation produced by Animax-Asia. In it, LaMBs cannot speak nor do they have free will. Have you ever been in a situation where you felt you couldn’t speak up or express yourself?

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Answer 1

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Yes. Because naturally, I'm good at keeping things to myself. I've become so good at it that i forgot how to relate and reconnect to the world around me. Because of this kinda 'unique yet irritating' persona of mine, it cost me a friendship for a couple of months. But then again, i had reasons behind my closed mouth - it was a very deep secret that i had to carry the burden all to myself and not say anything even to my two closest friends. When people would ask, i would certainly deny or either ignore the comments, let it pass through the other ear. But when rumors spread and the evidence was getting more and more obvious to the public eye, i had to break the silence and admit that i was among the few who knew the bitter truth. My friend found out and turned the most bitter of them all. She definitely felt betrayed by my silence and denial.
The outcome was uneventful, and pretty much devastating especially to my psychological aspect. i suffered a few hyperventilations, cried a lot alone, having all the paranoia creeping into my brain at most times and among others, these things really kept me down till i was underground. I didn't want the quarrel between me and my friend known to the public, not even to our other close friends - that's how secretive i am - that i chose not to open up nor speak about it at all. Only one was caught in between, and she was neutral..but she chose to be with her more for a lot of reasons, which was fine and sometimes, not fine by me.
We haven't spoken to each other for months, only when it's very necessary since we were all together in the same group. I always had my fears with me, one of them was losing her - which i already did - but then, i wouldn't want to really waste all of the friendship and memories that we had altogether, too.
I didn't want the public to know about the truth and lay their comments on me and especially on her, so i had chosen the option of really closing my doors and not letting any sort of information out. I wasn't able to express myself fully. If i tried to, there would be holes in it, and some people would have noticed then.

But eventually, we communicated through emails, which was all filled with hurts and all..it took a lot of time to patch things up..but gladly, we are back on track right now..much closer and much happier :D


From my experience, i have learned that each of us has the right to express freely or speak up, and as for me, i should not hinder myself just because some secret was in the way. Surely, there are secrets meant to be hidden, but then, not all of them remain as a secret forever, ayt? There will be a right time for a secret to come out, it's just the matter of finding the right timing. Well, i was just a little too late for that situation, but at least, everything went well in the end.
Really, IT IS A PAIN not being able to express yourself out in the open. It was like i was in a prison cell, prohibited to do something that would make me comfortable for once..That immersion of myself into depression was really weakening, but having been able to come out and break free made me feel alive again!
Just make sure that what you express, is expressed rightfully and properly, at the right time, at the right place, with the right people. This justifies the person's right to express himself/herself.

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Answer 2

yes i was been like a lamb when i was in high school during my teenage days. I am gay and my father was still an active police officer of the Phil. National Police. I was scared to show up with what i feel and with what i want to do with my life particulary in showing the feminine side of me. i couldnt mingle with my other gay friends, i couldnt express what i feel inside. i was always guarded with so many eyes to look upon in everything that i do. I dont feel good during that time, i feel that i am always deprived with my freedom to express and to enjoy as a teenager. I was a very difficult situation for me, until i reached college that i gain liberty and freedom inside of me.

Source(s):

my source is my personal experience.

Answer 3

I am currently a LaMB and I'm depleted.

In my relationship, there's no free will to express ourselves in public because it's a secret relationship due to many complications.

Between us, whatever he say goes, and me, no. To the point that I don't speak until he wants me to speak and there's a long list of phrases I'm banned from saying.

LaMB = me = depleted.

Source(s):

Personal experience

Answer 4

Yes, the moment i was in love. I change my life, i change my style back then & leaving all my friends behind for love...
At that moment I'm like a slaved doing & following everything what she wanted me to do or say.
Until the moment i realized that i was like a fool & without any freedom to do what i loved to do to myself as well as to my friends.
You can't change a person over time...
She really wanted me to change to become her perfect man. But I'm not, that's why right now am not like a lamb anymore because i can do anything & make someone smile in a serious way or whatever?

Source(s):

na

Answer 5

During my houseman ship in Gynaecology i was assisting my boss in operation theater,during hysterectomy (removal of uterus) of an old lady my boss stitched the ureter of the patient while closing the abdomen,i have seen that but i was in situation not to speak in front of my boss,but when next morning the urine out put of the patient was less than normal and she was crying with pain and swollen abdomen,i just whisper to my senior Medical Officer as MAY be BOSS stitched the ureter,after opening again the abdomen Boss find it out what i told my senior.After 10 yrs i cant forget my this stupid LAMB like silence.

Source(s):

self

Answer 6

Yes, absolutely. When I was a second year highschool I heard my classmates talking something bad about me, very very bad and I feel so lonely and a little bit of anger. But I have to hold of my temper or else the teachers will scold me. I felt like I'm alone and they're talking about me. I know that they're talking about me because they're looking at my direction. I really could not speak and say to them what's their problem because I have a hot temper so I gotta get hold of it. But my eyes were starting to filled with tears but I cannot cry and express my feelings because I don't want to show them that I am weak and I am affected at what they are saying. So I try to ignore what they are talking and to show that I don't care what they say as long as I know in myself that the bad things they are talking about is not true. I'm sitting in my chair and I feel like my whole body was totally paralyzed except for some of my tears falling down so I covered my face with my hands.After their conversation ends, I rushed of to the bathroom and there I cry and feel guilty to myself. I asked to myself why? Why I act such a robot there that couldn't say anything and defend myself. I know that I have freedom to say to them that they are and to prove them.I realized then that I was wrong too, I should have act because I have to.

Answer 7

Using the herein referenced definition and the above question the answer is: No. Why? Because an original animation produced by Animax-Asia does not speak nor do they have free will. So to stifle one's ability to speak up or express themselves, leaves no alternative than to answer the above question with the definitive "NO".

Source(s):

Source is through vast education and profound knowledge of human behavior and psychology.

Answer 8

Yes,and terribly If I may add! In my country there are good rules & mandates governing the welfare for the people with disabilities,and one of them is total access to public utility vehicles.But most of the time these are not followed.It's so frustrating and heartbreaking that as one with physical disability I can't do something about it,not even speak out on it.This I have to deal everyday until I find my voice.

Answer 9

Yes. More often than not, there comes a time in ones life that having the freedom of speech is neglected or in some ways hindered by outside forces in use. This certain event happened to me before in high school. everyone knows that to be in is to belong, and to belong would sometimes result to completely shutting up. This event made me feel uneasy and uncomfortable. Not having to express my own ideas just to comply with the requirements of a group made me feel sick. That's way tried so hard to break free from the chains of extreme social norms that a group or the society itself dictates its people. It is my goal, from that day on, to create a change by expressing my thoughts and beliefs. This does not, however, mean that I'll not be following rules and norms of the society. Its just that I'll take it as how it suits my ideals. What's wrong is wrong and What's right is right!

Answer 10

There was this girl I liked and I was unable to tell her how I feel about her, thus feeling like a mute for quite sometime. Well that story didn't end well so yeah its possible to feel that you can't speak up or express yourself properly.

Otherwise, as an individual, usually there is no need to communicate among others as there is no need to,

Source(s):

Me!!!

Answer 11

Well, yes, of course. It' really normal for people to feel this. Honestly, I always don't speak up and express myself. Sometimes, I think that what I know is not right, so I'll get scared and ending up quiet while the rests are chatting about it.

I can't express myself further as I want to, especially at school. When I got accepted at UP Rural High School, I don't really want to be there. I just took the exam for my parents and I'm not expecting anything -like passing the entrance exam- especially that I know for myself that I didn't study hard for it. My parents felt happy and proud when they knew that I passed, and that time, seeing their faces with expectations from me... it was really hard to turn them down, so I just accepted it. Next thing I knew, I'm not doing well at school -it's either I don't really like there or because it's just for smart students unlike me. Currently, I'm doing my best to make my parents proud, and I've given my hope that someday I'll tell them what I feel, think, and want I want to do.

Answer 12

When I was in secondary school (high school) with the constant exams and problems at home, I felt that I can't express myself. When I shouted as I'm angry with myself, both my parents thinks I'm mad at them. I get scolded and I just can't speak anything as its always the parent is right all the time. At school the teacher always lecturing me for not being able to do my home work completely. I just can't tell them what is going on in my head.

As i grew more mature and with my sister guidance, now I can express myself in a proper manner. Just learn from our mistakes and try correcting them and surely we can express our self better. Try it and feel the difference.

Answer 13

Everyone have experienced certain situations in life where we fail or stammer to express our selff in the most suitable way possible.This might be due to the fact that we don't want to hurt another person's feelings,most likely family and friends.

My experience was when my close friend recommended me an interview with her boss for a particular office job. I wasn't keen on the job as it required me to work for long odd hours and for little pay,so I declined it. I was having problems expressing myself to my friend on why I decided to decline the job offer. At the end of the day, it all comes down to our goals and priorities in life and which direction should we take to ensure happiness.

Answer 14

One of the most LaMB like experience I had involved me and my ex-girlfriend.

She was talking about how we weren't going along in a good way and she was planning to break up with me. I had put all my efforts on trying to maintain our relationship but suddenly out of the blue she tells me she needed time to be alone. Dumbfounded I just stared blankly and couldn't even speak. I sat on the bench where we were talking for almost 15 min. until she just kissed my cheek and left. By the time I came to my senses 3 hours already passed. Time for me stood still at that moment.

I spent the rest of that day just walking aimlessly towards nowhere. Just to find myself lost and confused all over again.

Source(s):

Personal Experience.

Answer 15

Well being here in S******** is as good an example as it can get. Nothing much is heard here and everyone is too afraid to voice out any opinions. Even if there are anyone brave enough, they risk everything in their livelihood. Or either the content would be censored so much that its of no more meaning to even voice out. Free will? Since when did we had such choices? If we are talking about free will on the surface level than there is. Other than that, one got to look elsewhere for it. Even then your not safe. There are only those who follow the majority* and condemn others who do not follow their example. Kudos to those who try to stand out and create a better tomorrow for themselves.

Answer 16

Yes i felt that way,sometimes i want to say my stand about a thing but i couldn't because there is something inside of me that pulling me back not to tell it although i'm free to say it maybe just because i don't want to offend others feeling. Sometimes its better to keep your thoughts than to say it because that will save you from trouble.

Answer 17

Yes there are times that i really couldn't speak up what i've felt thinking that my grammar is wrong and i'am always nervous especially the one talking to me is a foreigner. like now i want to say something but i dont know where to start. Mr spotter 888 can you please help me to be a good speaker even not better. I am very thankful for helping us and giving advise.

Answer 18

Heck yeah.
There is a certain someone that thinks she's all that. Sometimes she would criticize me because I'm not as good/rich as her. But I can't say anything because she has more friends than me, and some of her friends are also mine. And also because she is easily offended. I usually tell people exactly how I feel, not because I'm offended or anything but because I just want them to stop talking. So probably if I say something to make her angry my friends would turn on me. This is something I'm trying very hard to avoid...loneliness.

Answer 19

I've experienced it a lot of times. My husband and I went to see his parents. They were kinda strict. They don't give a damn if someone new is present. I was always asked to do things that I don't really enjoy. Like for example, they will force you to eat even if you're full because refusing to them is equivalent to disrespecting them. So I was forced to act like I was enjoying their company. I'm beginning to fool myself, but I can't do anything because I don't want to hurt their feelings. I feel like i'm a robot programmed to obey them no matter what.

Answer 20

Yes I have. I transferred into a new school when I started high school. Unlike my classmates I didn’t know anyone of them so I was quite shy and I seldom leave our room. I used to get in a lot of fights when I was in elementary but I decided to change and start over a new leaf and that’s when the problem occurred. I think people began to perceive me as a push over. One morning my chair had gone missing and there was only one vacant chair left and it’s located in the left side of the front row. As I was about to get that chair one of my girl classmate said to me “don’t take that chair! You’d only messed our row, we have complete seats here and I don’t want one to go missing”. I was speechless in my head I thought” if I punch your face right now, you’d know what a mess is”. In the end I just walked away and seek for other chairs in others rooms. I felt that I’m such a loser for not answering back.

Answer 21

Yes! Usually that happens when I did something bad for someones good, but they wouldn't understand and thus it led to major misunderstanding and instead of getting the reward, I get the stench ones. Especially the childish ones, it makes me feel even more pissed, just because the things I've done for them isn't easy to understand and that I can't tell anyone about it.

Answer 22

When a parent or sibling brag openly about their success or achievement, seemingly to the whole world, sometimes it makes my hair stand on end. You would prefer if they were a bit more humble But because you do not want to downgrade their supposedly self-worth and bruise their ego or even strain a relationship, you keep it to yourself.

Answer 23

yes!! It happened from October 2007-april 2008. I have no ability to express my thoughts and feeling to my ex-bf. He controlled my life. I can't spent time with my gfs and my family. I have to spend 99% of my time with him! alone! & it is so weird! we were not engaged. when I express an idea, he will be like 'why are u complaining? Juz follow what I said.' hey! I'm 19 okay! I know what's right & what's not! & my frens told me to break up with him many times, but i dont want to. until my mom told me to. when I asked for break up, he made an assumption that I have some other guys, i had intimate relationship with some other guys. It was like...AM I THAT CHEAP!? hello! get a life u id***. erk! It was the most horrible relationship I have ever ever had in my whole life...

Source(s):

It's my own life experience as a teenager

Answer 24

yes... because sometimes people doesn't talk to me, and, duh!!! i can't talk because i don't have anybody to talk to, maybe because they don't like me, and maybe they think that i am different, and in a bad way, not in a good way, that is why sometimes.. i wanna be somebody else... thanks...

Source(s):

animax-asia.com

Answer 25

I was like that for a long time and at times I feel pissed off at life itself. I just couldn't understand why.

But now I have found the answer and life is beautiful and awesome everyday.

The key thing that made me CLOSED is FEAR.

The thing I wanted the most is PEACE and HAPPINESS.

The thing I lacked most is OPENNESS, UNDERSTANDING, AWARENESS and BALANCE.

I found that the secret is that we all have a choice to take the **** the people dish out to us, confront or walk away.

Be positive about it out negative. IT'S ALL OUR CHOICE IF WE DON'T TAKE CHARGE of our lives NOBODY WILL OR someone else will do so.

This is my 17'th week and my life have changed ever since for the better.

Answer 26

Yes. I find that quite common especially when one feels fear of what other people would think of them. There are even times when even when I know someone who does something wrong and want to tell that person to stop, I am unable to do so in fear that that person would shun me or think that I am in no position to voice out my thoughts.

Answer 27

Yea why not... Especially when you are in love with someone else and the other side, your parents want you to focus on study first. Parents are always worry about their son/daughter future, they scare that if their son/daughter is in love with someone will affect their studies.. Therefore, sometimes is really hard to speak up as I respect both parties and both parties have their own points.

Answer 28

Yeah, When I recently joined an Online Talent Competition.. The Organizers called me and they where Singaporeans, I was shocked because of the accent and I'm not used to speak English on phone a lot and with that Singaporean Accent. I thought they will gonna disqualify me or what, But still they have picked me to represent the Philippines to compete with other countries :)

Answer 29

Yes, sometimes at work no matter how hard I try to highlight issues or give suggestions to management, at the end of the day they still end up ignoring them. What hurts the most is seeing what I highlighted actually come true and if management had implemented my suggestions, the issues would not have arisen.

Answer 30

Yes, of course! When I wanted to express my feelings towards a girl that I liked, I felt so mute and could not even string a sentence. But I guess for certain things, we do not have to tell it out loud to get the message across.
After some time, she knew I loved her...and vice versa.
Indeed, actions speak louder than words. :-)

Answer 31

yeah... there are times when you feel you have to say something but no words that come out in your mouth... i called this stupidity.. especially when you're in the classroom or in the middle of your speech. by the way, i am already a master yet this situation puts me into inconvenience sometime..