Feel like an Inconvenience

[Dancing2222]

Hey; kinda need some help. Feel like such an inconvenience to everyone at the moment. Anyone else feel like that?

[SongAndSoul]

I feel this way often. 😥

[Always2ndbest]

I feel like this constantly. And it switches from inconvenience to burden. I isolate a lot. So much that I don't have any friends. Nobody I talk to. Because when I text people I feel like I'm bothering them. I feel like everyone is too busy for me. I hate the feeling but I don't know how to make it go away.

[Hidden]

I feel like this too

[aequitas1983]

Often. I know I'll apologize to everyone/anyone who I have inconvenienced in my mind. 99.9999% of the time it helps to realize we aren't an inconvenience. These people love us or like us....and mostly understand that anxiety (or insert any mental health issue) is in play. I've had a couple of panic/anxiety attacks at work and I feel like one of the most driving parts of my anxiety is finding a friend/acquaintance who can come walk outside for air and/or chat to help me center myself. I feel the burden and inconvenience part pitting in my stomach. But the bottom line I've taken away is for the most part, people don't mind helping out. It feels good to help someone....and I'm sure if you're feeling like an inconvenience to someone in your life....it feels even better to be there when you need them most.

I think it's natural to feel how you do because we all anxiously over think things. Negative thought. We can all attest we're probably our own worst critics to make things worse. Mental health is a journey....we all hit bumps. Highs and lows...and in betweens. It sort of reminds me of looking at the perspective of a relationship....if you can't accept me as I am at my worst or most anxious/depressed, perhaps you don't deserve me at my best. In my own world, I would assume 99.9999% of people who finally knew of or were already familiar with my issues are always 100% in my corner....even if it meant sacrificing something in their day. Sometimes we've even problem solved how to keep whatever the day held going while accommodating my situation. It's amazing how expressing this feeling to those you feel you've inconvenienced can make you feel better about it. "Gosh, I'm sorry I've ruined the day we had planned. I hate feeling like a burden or an inconvenience." You'll be surprised to hear you've painted yourself to be something you aren't at all. Wishing you some positive vibes and try some self-kindness....you deserve it. Take care!

[laurenmontgom]

I feel like an inconvenience all the time. I live with my mom because I can’t function on my own and I have a big problem with feeling like a burden. I even once had a horrible therapist who told me I was a burden (I immediately left after she said that). I have to work on it constantly, and I try to remind myself that if one of my friends or loved ones struggled the way I do I would never think they were an inconvenience; anxiety and depression can make us feel like we’re not worthy, and we start to see ourselves in such a negative light. It’s hard to do, but try and treat yourself the way you’d treat that friend/loved one, with compassion and understanding.

[pandaeyes1]

Always. I often feel that if I died, it would be so much more convenient for everyone

[puppy242 in reply to pandaeyes1]

I have similar feelings. Not that I actually want to die, just that everyone's lives would be less stressful and improve if I am not physically around. I feel like it's not true but hard to stop this thinking

[pandaeyes1 in reply to puppy242]

Yeah. I feel like my brain has two contradicting personalities

[ciley]

YES~

[pandaeyes1 in reply to ciley]

Hugs. I’m sorry you feel this way! It’s no fun

[Hidden]

a burden is the way i feel sometimes but it helps to remember you’re existence is not a burden or inconvenience because you’re life inherently has value and matters. you’re value is not dependent on how useful you are to others or what you can or can’t do compared to others.

[pandaeyes1 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you. It’s hard for me to feel like I have any value when I feel like I’m already not meant to be alive ...

[ciley]

i am sorry i cannot find your comment- using mank keyboard at present also,thank you ffor thinking off me i found kara 951 comment helpful as well ciley