Is it normal to think others are always thinking badly of you?

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Whenever I get a complement or anything positive from friends, family, or even strangers, I always think that they don't mean it. It's hard to come up with an example, but it always happens and I can't control it.

It also happens when I'm with a friend and I do something, and no matter what it is, I always feel like the person is thinking negatively about me. For example, I was with my best friend since

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  • Joel95
    11 years ago

    I get the same thing but I think it's from the drugs for me haha

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  • alreadygone
    13 years ago

    not sure if its normal but its the same for me.

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  • nirvana666
    13 years ago

    these feelings stem from anxiety, especially social anxiety and i've suffered with it for 4 years and it's a terrible feeling. the best thing to do is talk to a doctor about it before it stops you doing things in your life and also when you're with people and you feel these negative thoughts, straight away, identify them and challenge them with positive thoughts. eg: negative thought-'they think i'm boring' .. positive thought-'why would they be thinking i'm boring?' it's all to do with confidence and self-esteem, which is something you really need to build, but it all takes time.

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  • Sotchi
    13 years ago

    Maybe find some healthy outlets that you really enjoy to build confidence. Are you doing/saying things to make others happy?it's important to do and say what you feel is right and also to trust others if they're complimenting you! They wouldn't spend time with you if they didn't like you. Don't overanalyze :)

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  • Black.Berry
    13 years ago

    I am still very confused of why this thought and feeling can't pass...so lonely

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  • DanielleR34
    13 years ago

    I'm the same way

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  • riley1
    13 years ago

    I feel the same way all the time

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  • briownsurface
    13 years ago

    I'm sorry, I accidentally hit submit before I was ready. Like I was saying, I was with my best friend since third grade and she wasn't looking at me while I was talking. Even though I knew she wouldn't be mean about it, I was thinking that maybe I was boring her, and she didn't even want to be there with me.

    This is horrible, and it's ruining my self-esteem and my life. I can't do anything without it turning into something I'll regret. I've never had anyone actually say to my face these things, but I can't help thinking them.

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