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Anxiety, Low-slef worth, Overthinking
sol12le October 7th, 2021

I've been feeling more worthless compared other people and it has been disturbing me a lot at my relationships and career. I look shy (appologize/thank people a lot), people pleaser and fake in the way of trying to connect with people and in the process i become overwhelmed and stressed. I can't keep closep with people especially if i want us to become long term friends. I have a fear that i let people down and they get disappointed in me. I am an overachiever in general but in last years i've become less focused and passive. I start overthinking a lot and I almost stopped talking and interacting people science high school (except my family). Whenever i talk and try it to sound important my voice gets down and shy. In collage i tried my best to make friends and feel less lonely. I also discovered that for me it takes a lot to trust someone. Whenever i heard mean jokes i would thought it was about me when it clearly was not. I'm a highly sensitive person and care a lot. Rarely i even have difficulties to communicate with my family, but trying to open up with them at least. Any advice or technique how to overcome it?

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IttyBittyPinecone October 8th, 2021

@sol12le

Hey there!


It sounds like you’re really having a hard time with your feelings of anxiety and self-worth. But it also sounds like you are ready for a change! This is the biggest first step… And you came to a great place. I think you’ll find a lot of people here on 7cups with similar experiences and feelings as yours!

It’s so important to remember that your voice matters, Sol! The things you have to say are important too, so I think that can be an area you can begin with to build up your self confidence.

Have you ever heard of positive affirmations? These are things you can tell yourself daily that can help you with positive thinking, self-confidence, and build a more positive and empowered image of yourself.

  • You make a difference.
  • Your opinion and voice matters.
  • You are a kind person.
  • You are brave and smart and important!
  • You make other’s smile.
  • You can do difficult things!

Now when you’re saying these things just change those “you”s that I wrote into “I”s.

Remember that you matter, too.


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