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Hi! It's me again.

I really miss therapy, and I know if I were able to talk about these feelings everything will be alright. So here I go!

My problem: worrying about what other people think and what are they doing.

I don't want to be like that, I want to stop that. I know everyone moves at a different pace, but I can stop the negative thoughts.

'Look how well they are doing, and what are you doing? Nothing! You're a failure!'

I can't deal with that. I just want to forget about others! I don't need to meet anyone's expectations but mine only!

Can anybody help me? Please, I feel very afraid and lost.

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LulaBeth

Never compare your INSIDES with others' OUTSIDES

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LulaBeth in reply to LulaBeth

You are seeing only what they want you to see. It is okay to compare. Sometime perspective is nice. But remember, even those who seem to always have it together, may not.

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Rhianna39

I feel like this often. For example I have been a stay at home mom for 5 years almost 6, why my husband is out and about working everywhere and holding adult conversations. Like I understand he's not out hanging with friends and what not but I still get mad because he gets out more than I do. I'm currently going to school but feel like such a failure because everyone is so further ahead than I am and all I know is children. I feel like I have lost communication skills and everything else. I guess I could probably make more time for myself, but how? I have so much on my plate. Being a mother, student, wife, housekeeper. How do I keep it all together without falling apart myself. Try to open your eyes and see the good in you. whether we think there is any good or not there is always something for ourselves to be proud of.

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froggymom88

Every time you get a negative thought ,stop, counter with 2 or 3 positive thoughts. (I am a special creation, I am one of a kind, I can succeed etc...). Here is a little prayer to say as often as you can , God of goodness and love remind me each day of how special I am to you and give me the grace to see myself as you see me. Amen.

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