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[justcan]

Hello everyone,

I just joined this group because I suffer with Major Depressive Disorder and Anxiety. I am at a particularly bad time in my life right now, and the depression no longer seems to be something I can fight off though I am supposedly in remission. My biggest problem is my feeling of never being able to do anything right. To me, it seems no matter what I do it is wrong or never enough. I know this is a personal problem going on in my own head. There is no one making me feel this way but myself. In fact, I have a very supportive family, friends and co-workers. However, i just can't seem to overcome the feelings of inadequacy and it is affecting my daily life and relationships. I am hoping someone might have some advice as to how I can overcome this.

Thank you.

[FinnPanda]

I’m following this post because I’m feeling exactly the same way. It doesn’t matter what I do it’s never good enough. Or maybe just for a split second and then I turn it around in my head and wonder why I didn’t do it better/earlier/faster. So I’m here following what kind if advice people give you

Remember you’re not alone!

[justcan in reply to FinnPanda]

Thanks FinnPanda. It is hard to remember I am not alone, especially when those around me don’t understand.

[Hidden]

Me too. I feel like we are in the same boat, I know that it's the tiny voice in our brain that sways our opinions of ourselves, and like god and the devil sitting on our shoulder we constantly have to fight the devil saying terrible and ungodly things. Finding the right words to say is something of a conundrum, but maybe that's the place to start. I wish I had better advice but like you, I'm new, looking for the cure to my ailment.

[justcan in reply to Hidden]

My_Life I think what you said was good advice. They always say positive self-talk right? I think I need too much reassurance from others. That’s something I need to work on.

[lovedogs51511]

I can relate to what you said about getting reassurance from others. I can't stand that I do it cause it affects my life So much. I just say to myself why do I care what others think!