Why do I feel so unappreciated?
helpfulSoul3
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Dec 22, 2014
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You may feel unappreciated because those around you don't seem to be showing you their gratification for things you are doing for them, but also, if you keep trying to please everyone, you may find that you start to become unhappy in yourself because you don't seem to be doing things for you, only for other people, and this may cause you to feel unappreciated because you are giving your all to everyone, and sometimes others just aren't the same as you.
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KyleSmi93
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Dec 22, 2014
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The problem with the world is that most people are too self consumed to show anyone/anything appreciation. Your worth isn't judged by the medals, thank you's, or congratulations you receive. It's judged by your ability to see who you truly are. Do you feel as if you do what you can to help others/improve the world around you? Don't look for others for appreciation, you'll be disappointed most of the time. You're an amazing person, never forget that. Just remember the only person you need appreciation from, is yourself.
Anonymous
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Dec 22, 2014
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I feel unappreciated because people seem to expect more even when I am trying my best. It understand that sometimes you need to push to be better but sometimes it overwhelming and feel as I am going to crack
Vilechylde
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Dec 22, 2014
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Look at it this way; you are starting to understand your own worth if you feel that people aren't treating you right. Invert the negative feelings to positive ones, and start appreciating your own worth! If you are not satisfied with yourself, take steps to heighten your own worth. Once you as satisfied with yourself, you can move away from people who don't treat you for the jewel you are, because so long as you appreciate yourself, who the heck needs the opinions of others?
ColorfulCait
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Dec 11, 2015
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I feel unappreciated because my boyfriend treats me poorly and he is always mad, so he doesnt care about the things I do even though he wants me to do them.
RisingWaves333
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Mar 30, 2016
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You may feel like no one cares for you,the way you do for them.You might feel like they take you for granted.Like they don't even do a bit of what you do for them.You always put others before you.You postpond what your work for others.But.why do you do that?Yeah being nice to others is good,but maybe you're forgetting to be nice to yourself!
Maybe you are too nice.Maybe in your attempts to be nice,you've crossed the line and let your urge to please others take over.Sometimes, if we are too nice to others, we start expecting unreasonable amount niceness from others too.Everyone may not be as nice as you.This might make us to think that others are taking us for granted. It is time to make the recipe right by NOT mixing too much deference for others and enough hard headed pursuit of your own life!!! Just be yourself.The right people will love you the way you are.
Normaaeb
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Dec 23, 2014
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Maybe because you don't feel supported by your family/friends. It's normal and it's something that everyone go through; just keep your head up and remember that there's nobody else like you
ongubsy
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Dec 27, 2015
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one of the reason is you probably try to reach people. that is not right way. make yourself invisible and let them reach you.
lipsticklez
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Apr 3, 2016
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You aren't getting the attention you would like with amount of work you put in maybe / don't do it anymore and see if things change
Anonymous
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Apr 5, 2015
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The cold hard truth is that maybe you are. And the question is, do you want to be appreciated? Because if you do, then surround yourself by people that do appreciate you and can acknowledge what a wonder person you are.
fallingflowerpetals00
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Apr 6, 2016
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Your brain is playing tricks on you, depression commonly causes negative thoughts surrounding ourselves to take control and commonly unappreciated is one.
Arkelight
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Dec 27, 2014
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Perhaps that's a question better suited for those around you. If you're performing well in work or at home and feel as though your colleagues or family aren't giving you enough recognition for this, then it might be a good idea to put yourself in their shoes and attempt to understand why this may be.
niceCupcake27
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Mar 3, 2016
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I feel unappreciated mostly when I try to help people and end up getting hurt along the way when all I was trying to do is help
BlackInk96
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Dec 27, 2015
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Because people can't appreciate you and your wonderful being. Sometimes is hard for people to understand and apprecuate you, but don't worry: there is always someone that will accept you and embrace your qualities
freshLight64
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Dec 22, 2014
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There could be a lot of reason depending on situations; If it's regarding with friends then maybe you are always giving and giving, but not receiving.
Nati24
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Dec 10, 2015
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You might be around people who doesn't seem to show you the same kind of affection you do. Not on the same level, and that makes us feel unappreciated.
Mary497
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Jun 10, 2015
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When we are upset, or thinking negatively, often the bad aspects of our situations seem most prominent. Feelings of being unappreciated, or not cared about, often come to our attention, while more positive feelings can be suppressed unknowingly. This leaves the bad feelings to be focused on.
nlpinspiration
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Mar 24, 2016
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You feel unappreciated, because your beliefs force you to create that feelings. If you develop a self respect and positive thoughts about yourself than that feeling will get lost, and ultimately you will be proud of yourself
strawberryLake18
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Mar 31, 2016
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maybe because you are always expecting something ; compliment ,reaction , price .
In that case you have to do things just because you feel like doing it and expect nothing
uniquecreature41
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Nov 18, 2016
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Perhaps because you are. If you're feeling like nobody recognises you for the work and effort you make then maybe you currently have a selection of people in your life that simply don't or won't appreciate you. If this is the case, it's time to start putting yourself first more often than you do. Don't be so available to everyone, withdraw some of that effort you make all the time. Start being selective; do what you can and not what you don't have to do. Make more time for yourself if possible. Where that isn't possible, treat yourself to something. Where that isn't feasible, start appreciating yourself. Don't work yourself into the ground for others; the term, 'what did your last slave die of' isn't in the lexicon for nothing! Ask yourself if you're spreading yourself too thin or doing more than you should for people who are taking advantage. People will start sitting up and paying attention of you start to take a step back. Nothing works more effectively than that. And it doesn't hurt for people to get a wake up call now and then and realise that you are not a doormat.
