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Sometimes I hate my own brain.

Even the tiniest thing a late reply, a different tone, even just a small inconvenience and suddenly I’m convinced that the people I care about, my friends, don’t like me anymore. I spiral, I overthink, I ask for reassurance again and again. Not because I don’t trust them, but because the fear of losing them feels unbearable.

And the worst part? The very fear that I have is what makes me push them away. I act clingy, awkward, or overbearing, and then I feel guilty.

And it becomes this endless cycle:
scared of losing people then acting in ways that might actually push them away then scared of losing them even more.

I don’t want to be this person. I want to trust. I want to believe people like me. I want to stop letting my fear take over. But some days, it’s just so damn hard.

I guess all I can do is try. And I hope the people I care about can see past my fear and know it comes from a place of love. I’m sorry if my anxiety or neediness has ever made you feel distant from me. I never want my fear to hurt the people I care about most. 😔
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black4white · 56-60, M
Just be sure to tell those you want close what your tendency is and why and that’s just you being you UNTIL you are able to defeat this thinking quality you have that is holding you back …talking about it to those might help alleviate the situation all together

Good luck 😁
basilfawlty89 · 36-40, M
I ask for reassurance again and again

You don't have OCD or an OCD related diagnosis?
Reassurance seeking is all too familiar for me, and I have diagnosed OCD.
@basilfawlty89
I don't know what I have.
basilfawlty89 · 36-40, M
@mindstruggle it does sound like it or something related.
I used to asked for reassurance every moment my loved ones won't die
Captainjackass · 31-35, M
You’re awesome and nothing can change that to me. Don’t worry we all understand and you can never push us away.
CountScrofula · 41-45, M
I know you hate these thoughts and fight with them all the time. We all just gotta do our best and look out for each other <3
@CountScrofula
I really appreciate you more than I can put into words. You’ve been so patient and understanding with me, even when my brain is spinning or I get anxious. Knowing that you’re here and that we’re looking out for each other makes me feel a lot less alone ❤ Thank you for being such an amazing friend Dave.
Punxi · F
🫂🩷

Always remind yourself that thinker is not you...and that no matter how it tries to convince you otherwise....you are loved.
@Punxi
How did I miss this comment?!!! 😩

Sometimes the thinker feels louder than everything else, and I forget it’s not actually me. Thank you for this reminder. I’m trying to hold onto the part of me that knows I’m loved.

Also, thank you for always hyping me!!! 🫂♥🩵🧡🩷
Punxi · F
@mindstruggle Im your hype- girl.

Your fan....and your friend.

🫂🩷
🫂🫂🫂🫂🤗🤗❤

I can't relate to what tricks your mind is doing to you sis, you are one of the people that keep me here
@AllycatAD
🫂♥
theweekdy · 22-25, M
The people who matter aren’t keeping score of your anxious moments. They’re just glad you’re there ❤
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theweekdy · 22-25, M
@mindstruggle yes ma'am
@mindstruggle It's not you to do that. 😊
FreeorLonely · 51-55, F
I’m sorry, you think like that because of past trauma. 🫂🫂🫂
@FreeorLonely
Thank you for understanding. 🫂🩵
I am here, froggy, always
@Bexsy
Honestly, I can’t thank you enough for being patient with all my overthinking and anxiety. You really are amazing. 🫂♥
@mindstruggle so are you 🫂❤
@Bexsy I love seeing people's true caring about each other here. It's absolutely the best of SW.
GuiltyBiStander · 31-35, F
That's some pretty good self-diagnosis Dr. Froggy.

Now start on the cure ... ✌
bookerdana · M
35 replies and climbing,here...are the poseurs 😒
11knaves11 · 46-50, M
Release your grip on your mind
GnomeyGee · 41-45, M
@GnomeyGee
I'm so grateful for you. 🫂♥♥♥
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CreyvinMoorhead · 36-40, M

 
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