How does one get over the feeling that everyone hates them?

I often walk into a place and feel negative energy. I don't know if this is my own projection, or if it's real. I've experienced all sorts of trauma in my life and still get scared/triggered by a lot of things, people and energies. But I keep moving forward.

What helped me with my fear that everyone hated me was journaling and meditation. For a long time, I was pretty sure I was right. There WERE people out there who hated me WITH A PASSION. But as I journaled and meditated (and journaled and meditated some more) I came to realize that most people are just out there doing their thing. Most people don't see me.

One of my favorite all-time quotes by philosopher Alain de Botton: "For paranoia about 'what other people think': remember that only some hate, very few love, and almost all just don't care."

I have a type of disorder which causes me to be paranoid of others, and I've been battling my own demons of rage, anger and fear for a very long time. But let me give you hope: it does get easier if you KEEP WORKING on yourself, keep working on your relationships, and keep working on learning to love yourself. This has done more than anything else.

I want you to know that you are most desperately loved. Even the ones that "hate" you have nothing against those who love you. Be an ally to yourself.