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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Jan 1, 2021
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I would say that the best way to disprove your fear is to have some conversations with your friends about your fears and how much you appreciate having them in your life. It might seem like it will be embarrassing to bring this up randomly, but it is easier to transition into talking about your feelings while catching up with each other on recent events, ex. you could say "I've been feeling a little down recently and I'm anxious that the people who know me don't actually appreciate me." It is difficult to take the first steps to healthy and concise expression of your emotions, but it can certainly help the other person sympathize with how you feel and also disprove your irrational fear.
Anonymous
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Jan 14, 2021
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We have to first acknowledge our thoughts. Overthinking can lead you to question your entire life, your choices and in this case your relationships with others. Overthinking is a matter of possibility, we are expending so much of our time weighing out events that hasn't even happened yet ! Once you've gotten ahold of your thoughts, it's time to ask yourself, is there any physical and direct proof that they hate you ? Be logical here, a simple "seen" might not be a sign of hatred. Look for the more toxic actions. From my experience, I remind myself of my thoughts and try to navigate through them as best as possible.
Anonymous
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Jan 17, 2021
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First ask why do I feel this way? Our attitudes matters a lot. Change your attitude to a positive one and many things can change in your life. We say that what l feel about others, what I see in others is all about myself. My judgement about depends on what are my attitudes. If I want to shape my personality, have high self esteem I am to check always my attitudes whether it is positive or negative. You will realize that what is happening within you is exactly what you portray to others it is what we refer as projection.
kindnessisamust
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Jan 23, 2021
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When you have an irrational fear, it is a good idea to write down your thoughts - by writing them down, you may gain a better understanding of your thoughts.
You can write down any "evidence" which supports your belief that your friends hate you. How much "evidence" can you come up with? Not much, I'd assume. For the "evidence" you did come up with, could you be misinterpreting the "evidence"?
Now think about all the evidence to refute your belief - For example, "My friends checked up on me", "My friends seemed happy to see me", and so on.
Hope this helps :)
Anonymous
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Jan 29, 2021
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In order to convince yourself that your friends don’t hate you I think you have to think about the many possible reasons they have to like you. What do you give to your friends? How do you change their lives for the better? You could express your worries to your friends. You call them friends. Friends don’t hate friends. Do you like or love your friends? Why do you think they actually hate you? If they hate you they have to have a reason. How did you become friends? What do you do together? I suggest you think deeply and remind yourself that you do have great friends.
Anonymous
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Feb 2, 2021
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Put yourself in your friends' shoes for a second! Could you bear to be associated or even be in the same vicinity as somebody you genuinely dislike for a prolonged period of time? They are friends with you, they are there for you when you need them; would you do the same for someone you hate? Oftentimes the answer is no. Your friends' continued relationship with you is the greatest evidence that they don't hate you! All of us go through periods of self-doubt from time to time, and I think that talking to your friends about how you feel can go a long way. I hope this helped! :)
Anonymous
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Feb 17, 2021
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Firstly I'd remind myself my friends wouldn't be my friends if they didn't like me. Then I'd create a jar and fill it with notes detailing happy memories we've shared. I'd write the notes after a really good day, or when I'm feeling sad to make myself smile, or I'm feeling like I want to compliment my friend(s), or I'd just write any moment I feel like I want to remember. It'd be something memorable and special I would look back on when I need to remind how myself how much I mean to them and how much they mean to me.
caringFreedom4890
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Feb 20, 2021
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I have also experienced this, so I understand how difficult this could be. It may help to have a conversation with one of your friends who you would feel most comfortable with and explain how you are feeling to them. They might be able to help you realise how much they care about you, even though you may not notice it at the moment. Also, it could also help them, as they may be in a similar situation with somebody, and you could both help each other! If this doesn't help, you may not be with the right group of people, and just need to find some who appreciate you more for what you are. I wish you luck!
Anonymous
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Feb 24, 2021
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Hello :) ! It sounds like you are experiecing some anxiety about how your friends think of you. Why do you think they could have those feelings about you? Are there any situations where you feel like they are there for you to support you? Tell me more about your situation and how you feel. I am here to listen to you. You are the expert of your own life so I could never give advice as good as you would do to yourself. I am here whenever you need suport or someone to listen to you! I am here when you need to talk!
Sweetcloud1101
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Apr 9, 2021
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Im sorry to hear you are feeling this way. It seems to me like you’re feeling anxious about being a burden to your friends, im sure you are an amazinh person and that you’re friends love you for who you are, i think this might be all on youre head, it would probably be best if you tried to talk with your friends about how you feel and if they have done something to make you feel this way. If you dont feel comfortable talking to them about it you should maybe take some time to observe them and their behaviors, but still the best option is talking it hurts more to keep stuff inside. I hope i could help you, is there anything else you want to talk about?
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