@rrolo1 b) You might as well ask "why do nations openly tell each other that they have nuclear weapons instead of hiding them?" The reason is that sometimes showing a lot of power is enough to avoid a fight; you don't need to risk actually fighting. There are a lot of advantages to showing your...
@Kz3 It's fairly common for people with anxiety or depression to act in ways that alienate them even more from others. It's why some of these issues feel like traps for people; they can't get out of it.