How can I convince myself that my friends don't hate me? I have this irrational fear that they actually hate me.
Anonymous
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Mar 8, 2017
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My suggestion would be to ask. I know it is a scary bought but if you really, truly believe that then you should ask and see how they react. It's easy to question our thoughts but you must have a reason for coming to that conclusion. It's never a bad thing to validate your emotions by asking. My second suggestion is consider your relationship with your friends; what do you do together, how do you communicate and what sort of feelings do you associate with your friends: happiness, sadness, comfort etc. Just take a second. Breathe. And evaluate.
Anonymous
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Mar 16, 2017
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This may sound cliché, but talk to them. Not necessarily about feeling like they hate you, but if you talk about things that are bothering you or if you can have deep talks it may help you understand one another and defuse some of that worry.
cuddlyJoy42
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Apr 2, 2017
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Communicate your feelings. Talk to your friends and let them know that you might need to be reminded of their love every once in a while.
TaranWanderer
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Apr 26, 2017
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Think about how you feel about your friends, do you secretly hate them? The chances are you don't, and they don't either. They may feel the same way you do! I think a lot of people go through those thoughts, and it's totally normal because friends are people that mean a lot to you, and of course you want to mean a lot to them too!
Anonymous
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May 4, 2017
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I totally understand the feeling! Just know that they wouldn't be your friends, spend time with you, or talk to you if they didn't even like you. Have confidence in yourself and relax, your friends are your friends because they love you for who you are. Don't ever doubt that!
Anonymous
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May 24, 2017
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Be open with your feelings to your friends and ask them directly, rather than allowing your brain to go completely haywire based on an assumption that may not even be true. Being open and communicating a good amount for you and the other poeple are the most important steps to take.
Anonymous
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Jun 29, 2017
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This is a pretty common fear that many people have. Sometimes it's important to remember that these people are here because they like you, no one has the time to hang around people they don't. Try talking to them about this anxiety.
Becca2749285
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Jul 9, 2017
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It's actually positive that you recognize the irrational fear. You can't necessarily convince yourself otherwise. Start with addressing the fear, ask yourself , why am I afraid of this? And then go from there.
Anonymous
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Aug 10, 2017
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Well think positive, talk to them , and I'm pretty sure they don't hate you maybe there just going threw a hard time .
Anonymous
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Aug 10, 2017
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They wouldn't be your friends if they didn't like you. And if you feel bothered by it, talk with them instead of assuming the worst.
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