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patientTurtle3645
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PathStep 90 Compassion hearts16 Forum posts7 Forum upvotes6 Current upvotes6 Age GroupAdult Last activeJanuary, 2023 Member sinceApril 19, 2021
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I take things too personally and care too much about the opinions of others about me
Depression Support / by patientTurtle3645
Last post
 January 9th, 2023
...See more Basically the title. I have been processing a lot and as a result have been taking a lot personally. I’ve made a more mistakes than prior in a short period of time at work, and didn’t stand up about something that was wrong at work to the level that my coworker did (which he gave me constructive feedback in a tough way for). i also struggle with thinking about how others think about me and what their opinion is of me. I am very preoccupied with how other people see me, so I do my best to be and stay on their good side. This led to my depression and anxiety rising and I feel stuff such as tightness in the chest or slightly wobbly throughout the day, or just generally trying to power through feelings of anxiety when trying to do day-to-day things. I have been journaling extensively and journaling a lot lately.
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Moving on after being used
Relationship Stress / by patientTurtle3645
Last post
 July 11th, 2021
...See more I realized that I was being used for emotional support by my ex. She has now returned with her ex before me. I am angry and devastated because she seems so happy with him. She would vent to me about him before they broke up. I don’t understand how she would go back to him after all the trauma that he put her through. She was also the one who decided to break up with me but then later along the line wanted to be friends, but then get back together but ghost me the day after. I don’t know how to feel or how to move on. I’ve already blocked her and cut her out of my life.
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My ex broke up with me two months ago and has been trying to reach out to me
Relationship Stress / by patientTurtle3645
Last post
 May 17th, 2021
...See more To be honest I miss her, but the breakup wasn’t my idea. I was left feeling betrayed confused, and lonely. I’ve been trying to cope healthily and distract myself and meditate and reach out to counselors but it hasn’t helped because I still feel that I have a lot bottled up inside. I really cared for her, and her breaking up with me was truly abrupt. She wants me as a friend but my personal feelings haven’t been resolved. I still love her but being broken up with truly stings. I’ve bottled up so much from her, but I don’t think it’s worth it to tell her. But I also feel like keeping this from her is like lying to myself about my feelings and vulnerability.
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