Is it normal my gut feeling trusts nobody?

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I often ignore my gut feelings on situations because its not fun to live in constant suspicion of everyone, so I choose to accept everyone in life has malicious intentions. When I really think about how I feel, I trust no one. I think people in general are truly evil beings who would all fuck me over given the chance. I have lots of friends but I always keep my guard up around everyone and don't open up anything to anyone that could potentially leave me in a vulnerable situation. In fact I see vulnerabilities as weakness because if people can only be used if they allow others the opportunity to use them. I've brought this up to therapists in the past and they suggested I am paranoid, which angers me because I know they are saying that to manipulate me. It does sometimes sadden me to live in such a hostile world though because I do desire close relationships, but I know it would be stupid to put myself in a situation of weakness.
I am unsure if everyone else feels this way.

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  • RoseIsabella
    6 years ago

    I can certainly understand and appreciate your point of view. I personally don't think the therapist is trying to manipulate you, but rather I think that you have had many bad personal life experiences that have caused you to be extra cautious. I dunno if you are paranoid, perhaps you are just a little, but I think if you've had a lot of bad personal experiences it's understandable.

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  • Ps4player
    6 years ago

    You need to ask yourself what are you doing wrong that might make your friends turn on you I can relate or maybe you just haven't met the right friends

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  • YamaMayaNyaa
    6 years ago

    If everyone has bad intentions, and is trying to manipulate you, what is the point of asking advice of strangers on the internet? Do you see how ridiculous your line of reasoning is now? I believe most humans aren't intentionally bad, just selfish, which I can understand because I myself usually have selfish intentions as well. We all do. Most people don't mean to harm you, they are just oblivious to the harm they cause. Look up Hedgehog's Dilemma. In a nutshell it says that a hedgehog wants to be near other hedgehogs, but they harm each other unintentionally the closer they get.

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  • Itiswhatitisfuxkwhatitwas
    6 years ago

    You're not alone. I too feel like this. I am a good person. Loyal, dependable, etc.
    I don't use people, I have no reasons to lie cheat or steal..& while I do have a few close friends. I still believe & feel that anyone at anytime can turn on you. Not everyone is a good person. And those that appear to be considered good. Often turn out to be the ones who have dark secrets or hidden adgendas.
    I'm sure if you feel this way. & I feel like this. There's gonna be others. Unless we're the only 2 people in the world who share these views.
    My opinion.

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  • nikkiclaire
    6 years ago

    The way you feel about others is a reflection on yourself. You are the one manipulating, lying, deceiving and exploiting vulnerabilities and weakness. You assume others are just like you.

    Best change your ways.

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