Not sure what my problem is...

[Hope_is_real]

I just don't feel like anything is going right. I feel like everywhere I go, people don't like me. I always feel awkward and I'm not sure why. There are lots of things that I want to do but for some reason, I can't really get motivated to do any of them and when I start on something, I can't really stick with it. I guess I'm just unhappy but I'm not sure how to change.

[gerg]

I know how you feel, I felt that way for a long time. I worked with Rational Emotive Therapy (RET). It is a form of CBT that is focused on disputing our irrational thoughts. It is amazing. It was developed by Dr. Ellis in the 1970s.

[Marquis784]

Do you have a therapist? It would be important to check in with a professional who can help determine what specifically is contributing to how you feel. Some of the symptoms you describe can be related to several things to which there are treatment.

My therapist reminds me that often the feelings I have are just that.....mine. Putting things into perspective can help since in reality most people are more concerned with themselves.

Best wishes!

[Hope_is_real in reply to Marquis784]

I don't have a therapist as I don't have insurance right now. I know that I need to find one though. It's difficult to talk about cause before finding this site, I felt that I'm just weird and no one would understand. I see now that I'm not the only one and that helps. Thank you.

[Lyn842]

Hi there! Feelings are just that, feelings. Remember! Feelings are not facts. You "feel" that people don't like you but those are not facts. You "feel" awkward but that is just how you perceive yourself. Its not a fact. Do you understand what I'm saying? You need to change your thinking. I hope you feel better about yourself soon. Its not easy to change how we think. It takes lots of practice.

[Agora1 in reply to Lyn842]

Hi Lyn842, Such great advice. Thanks for sharing xx

[Hope_is_real in reply to Lyn842]

Hi! I do understand what you are saying. I have to stop thinking so negatively about myself and everything. Sometimes its just hard to do. This helps though. Thank you!