Is it normal to always feel confident?

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I cannot seem to relate to those who point out their insecurities, or fear about being judged by people they haven't even met!

But, I try my best to build up their confidence by showing them that it's not scary to (for example) introduce yourself to new people.
That, no matter how many people judge you, it's not really worth listening to.

But now, my ego is too high, causing trouble. I've been pondering over the idea that the world will be better without me.

Thank you.

Yes: I am pretty satisfied with my level of confidence as a person. 11
No: I am not confident with myself, anymore. 3
No: I rarely feel confident as a person. 15
Yes: I'm pretty sure I am confident, as a person. 10
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  • NurseDiesel
    10 years ago

    Oh. I thought it was because you were wearing a super thin, ultra absobent pad with wings.

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    • RoseIsabella
      10 years ago

      That always does it for me!
      ;-)

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    • robbieforgotpw
      10 years ago

      To OP

      My gas sometimes makes me less confident. On dates I'm constantly nervous and fart a lot. If I don't let it out I have bad stomach aches so I let them seep out or I cough to disguise it

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      • BeatleGal
        10 years ago

        LOL, sorry about that :(

        Oh, wow!

        Alright, well, thanks for commenting.
        Sorry, what you wrote just made me crack up, I feel kinda foolish.

        Thanks for the comment, though!

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        • robbieforgotpw
          10 years ago

          Glad you enjoyed it. But watch out for the haters. If you show that you like my comments you'll be in the doghouse soon.

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    • BeatleGal
      10 years ago

      ...Nice.

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      • NurseDiesel
        10 years ago

        Hehe sorry I couldn't help myself. But that last line of yours..."pondering over the idea that the world would be better without you"... that's crazy talk. I don't see anything wrong with what you're doing.

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        • BeatleGal
          10 years ago

          Thanks xD

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  • [Old Memory]
    10 years ago

    There are moments and certain situations when I feel confident. It varies and is tempered by self-doubt, which keeps me grounded in reality.

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    • BeatleGal
      10 years ago

      Thanks for the comment, and, I will have to agree with you, there.

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  • DangerousPotatoGuy
    10 years ago

    People do have their highs and lows, take me for example. I didn't have the guts to ask for extra ketchup at McDonalds but I got used to it over time.

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    • BeatleGal
      10 years ago

      Nice.

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  • Saycheese
    10 years ago

    I have been working on Assertiveness, which is in the middle of Aggressive and Passive behavior. Assertive people are confident.

    There is nothing wrong with being confident. The most confident people will admit their weaknesses and strengths and do not feel the need to show off.

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    • BeatleGal
      10 years ago

      Thank you for commenting on my post!

      Interesting theory you've got there.

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      • Saycheese
        10 years ago

        How is this a theory? These facts are proven.

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        • BeatleGal
          10 years ago

          are they, now?

          alright.

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  • disthing
    10 years ago

    "My ego is too high, causing trouble. I've been pondering over the idea that the world will be better without me."

    This seems like a contradiction to me.

    On the one hand, you say you are confident and have a 'big ego'.

    On the other, you're having self-doubts / insecurities about your position in society and wondering if you're bad for people.

    That, to me, sounds like a crisis of confidence.

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    • BeatleGal
      10 years ago

      Ah, so you've pointed a few ironic ways I used my words, in there!

      Well, it's more like depression, but, with depression comes lower-confidence.

      My ego was higher than the Golden Gate Bridge, and now, it has fallen down because I'm getting depressed again.
      Thank you, though, since you are entirely correct.
      I appreciated it.

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      • disthing
        10 years ago

        So rather than 'ALWAYS feeling confident' as you put in the header of the question, what you are actually describing is a fluctuation of confidence, from very high to low.

        I'd say fluctuations in confidence and self-esteem are incredibly normal. I know I've at times felt like the most talented person in the room, and at other times the most worthless person in the room (often depends on the room).

        More often than not, people sit in the middle-ground, neither very confident nor very unconfident, and their is a small degree of fluctuation one way or the other.

        Your level of confidence before now was probably unusually high, which would make it less normal, but perfectly acceptable.

        Depression is never pleasant and can rule your life, so I wish you the best of luck in overcoming it and returning to a more balanced state.

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        • BeatleGal
          10 years ago

          interesting how it was just 2 days ago that I made the post, and I'm already feeling 10 times worse.

          but, either way, my depression (when it hits), WILL run my brain into s ridiculously thick wall, and make me lose energy, which makes my ego fall, as well.

          it's interesting to see all the results for this poll, and, thank you very much.

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  • [Old Memory]
    10 years ago

    It's good as long as you have a realistic view of what you are good and bad at.
    I know I'm good at music, art and most things that involve creativity but I also know I suck at following instructions and driving.

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    • BeatleGal
      10 years ago

      Alright, fair 'nuff.

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    • BeatleGal
      10 years ago

      Thank you for commenting on my post!

      Wow, well, there's always something we gotta know about ourselves, which can be improved upon, I suppose!

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  • Couman
    10 years ago

    Not normal.

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    • BeatleGal
      10 years ago

      I assent.

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