Feeling of guilt

[Iamhayley]

Sometimes when I am feeling low, I feel guilty of feeling that way. I feel like there are people with far worse living conditions and many more problems in life and so I just feel like I don't have a right to feel this way. That guilt makes it even more tough to get over or come out of that feeling.

[BlueMoon29]

I do the same. And it is true that there are always going to be people worse off than you but it doesn't make your pain/situation any less important. Your feelings are valid. But looking at it this way can at least make you appreciate what you do have.

[Bookmage98]

I understand the feeling, I've felt the same way sometimes. But keep in mind that just because you don't have the worst problems in the world doesn't mean that you don't have real problems. You deserve to be kind to yourself and take care of yourself even if everything seems unimportant compared to other problems!

[Iamhayley in reply to Bookmage98]

Thank you...I can't even say this out loud to people without getting a.."you have such an easy life why are you crying".. so this does make me feel better 💜

[FearIsALiar]

Your feelings are just as valid as those who struggle more.

[Hidden in reply to FearIsALiar]

Absolutely agree. Everything is relevant. Take care.

[Iamhayley in reply to Hidden]

Thank you

[Iamhayley in reply to FearIsALiar]

😀

[teen_anxiety]

I feel you I do the same thing I even denied the facts for a while but none of that helped. your problems are bad for you and that's enough.

[Iamhayley in reply to teen_anxiety]

The problem is the pain from both ends...you feeling that way and then additionally feeling guilty about feeling that way...I distract myself but I have to just sort of wait it out..