I'm not okay and I pretend to be.
What makes you pretend to be okay?
I just can't let them know that I'm not well.
You should let people know if you are struggling even if you think it makes you look weak. People want to help out.
I have to pretend I'm okay because I don't want to inconvenience people. I also am not fully confident that they would be nice and undertanding.
I think people will be more understanding than you think and it's okay to be honest with people and let them know you're going through a difficult time. People are willing and able to support you but you have to be honest with them about what you are experiencing.