Dealing with RSD and social anxiety
I’ve convinced myself that my friends dont like me or find me annoying
i know im probably overthinking things but i just dont feel like im as close with them as they are with each other
just wondering if anyone has any tips for dealing with this? i feel like just asking them won’t really work cause theyd just say whatever to not hurt my feelings but i wanna know for sure what they actually think of me so i know im not wasting my time with another friend group that secretly hates me (ive had many issues with in the past) 🙁
@cadenssocks
Heeyy there. I'm sorry you're feeling this way. Having moments of self-doubts and insecurities can be really tough, especially when it comes to friendships. It can be really hard to trust again when our trust have been broken once.
Perhaps you can try to challenge your negative thoughts, remind yourself the positive aspects of your friendships. Friendships are different for everyone, and it's uncommon for people to have different levels of closeness at times.
If you're feeling uncertain about them, perhaps you can recall your past interactions with them. Were they there for you during difficult times? Celebrated your achievements? Recalling these moments can give you sense of their true feelings.
Most importantly though, trust your intuition. Gut feelings can be surprisingly accurate. Do you feel feel good with their company? Or if you feel there's something off, might be worth to explore those feelings further.
Friendship are built on trust and understanding. It's okay to have moment of doubt, but giving your friends benefit of the doubt can also strengthen your relationships.
Be patient with yourself and your with your friends, give your friendships opportunity to grow and evolve over time.
Best wishes to you 💜
