Is it normal for me to struggle with feeling as if I was never not good enough?
Kouyle
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Apr 4, 2017
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It's normal. Most of people are feeling like that but they're trying hard not to show it to others. That's why we tend to "get jealous" over something and try hard to be good "at something". We feel like we would never be good enough because there were a comparison between what we did and the others did. And that's normal. It's normal that we have a feeling like we could be good enough and couldn't. But then again, I have no right to decide what's normal or not for your/others life *peace*
Take care :)
smileforawhile
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Feb 26, 2015
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Unfortunately, I think it is normal. Everyone goes through periods of time where they feel like they're not good enough. But the key word there is feel. Feelings aren't necessarily true. Just because you feel worthless doesn't mean you are. You are worthy, so so worthy.
AmandaArctica
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Feb 26, 2015
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I would be shocked if I met someone who never felt that way! I certainly did for awhile. But know in your heart, that you are a worthy and special person. Say it in front of a mirror if you have to.
Anonymous
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Mar 19, 2015
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We as human-beings set high expectations for ourselves. It's perfectly normal to feel this way sometimes.
ahasbeamer
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Apr 2, 2015
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Yes in my opinion. Everyone stops to reassess their life at one point or another. And to question their self worth, it is how we decide whether it's time for a change.
zaatarHoney
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Jun 18, 2015
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It is completely normal. Does that mean you deserve to live with that burden? No. Nobody deserves to have that constantly at the back and forefront of their minds, ever.
OliverC
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Dec 29, 2015
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Normal as in common? Perhaps. Normal as in correct, or rational? No.
There are a lot of people--especially young women--who suffer from "imposter syndrome," a very dire name for a very simple feeling: not having earned what you receive. Not good enough for any kindness you receive, not smart enough for any grades you get, agreeing with any insults or internal doubts, etc.
These feelings can also arise from perfectionism. Perfectionism tends to be misunderstood as being persnickety--making sure everything is "just right." But in truth? It's feeling terrible when you don't get a 100% back on that paper, and even if you DID get a perfect score, you'd feel like you could have done better with it anyway. It's feeling that nothing you do ever matches your high standards, and therefore it fails, and you are a failure. This is erroneous. Perfection is an impossibility, and you ARE good enough. Your work is good enough.
neverletlifetakeyourspark
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Apr 29, 2015
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Many people feel that they are not "good enough". But what is good enough? Whatever you do, someone will say that's it not good enough. But that doesn't matter. As long as you are being you and trying to improve, that's good enough. We all are at different points in our lives and deal with things differently ect. Just keep climbing your "staircase" of life and don't give up. It might be hard now, but it wont always be. "Remember how far you've come, not just how far you have to go. You are not where you want to be, but neither are you where you used to be." (Rick Warren)
Anonymous
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Jun 5, 2015
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Everybody has ups and downs in their life- So I guess you could say this is normal, However it is not true, if that makes sense. You are obviously feeling very down at the moment, it is a good idea to speak to family, friends for support and help, maybe visit your local GP or Doctor, see what professional help etc Counselling, is available out there for you.
Anonymous
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Jul 7, 2015
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I felt that way for a while. But then I realized, that if you feel that you're not good enough, then you're lying to yourself. I had people telling me all the time that I wasn't good enough. But then when ie started ignoring and getting rid of those people I felt a lot better about myself!
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