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I just....can never stop thinking about conversations that I have with people. I hate itttt. I usually hate what I end up saying.

I regret most conversations I have. :( For eg, today one of my senior colleagues asked me about my long terms plans: whether I want to stay in this country or go back afterwards. I told him I've just been here a couple weeks, let me settle in, it will take me a while to make that decision. I told him that lifestyle here is drastically different to what I'm used to back home, and I'm still finding it a bit overwhelming. I will adjust, and if I adjust well, then I will plan to stay. If I feel this isn't for me, I'll go back.

I feel like my responses to questions come off as if I lack confidence in myself. I just don't like to have a big mouth, or have too many expectations of how life is going to turn out. I want to be a realist, so that if things don't work out, I can cope with them.

Now I'm cringing thinking about how I replied. :( I should have just kept it short and said "yes".
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You might wish to share less at certain times, but being honest means you don't have to keep your stories (pl) straight!

You might try first asking yourself

• Do you trust this person?
• Would giving this person the information you are thinking of giving him/her be something he/she could use against you?
turningthekeys · 31-35, F
@SomeMichGuy yes. Thank you 😭
@turningthekeys No problem...please don't cry...
iamnikki · 31-35, F
That response seems perfectly fine to me. It's okay to not have everything figued out.
I hate when you give a response that states how you truly feel then someone says " well you're a negative Nancy aren't you" or something to that affect. I'll respond with no, I'm just a realist.
Like you mentioned, we don't know how things are gonna turn out.

I like to be realistic. I don't live in unicorn land.
Your response sounded perfectly fine. The problem seems to be overthinking. I’ve said it before but it bears repeating- you’d stop worrying so much about what people think of you when you realize how seldom they do.
ABCDEF7 · M
You replied it very well. You don't have to be optimistic every time. It's right to be realistic in you life. Well done.
MrAverage1965 · 61-69, M
I think that was a perfect answer.
It displays a mature sensible approach and does not display a lack of confidence.
Alisha233 · 36-40, F
Sounds like your over thinking, I think you had a great reply for being asked on the spot...and a great way of thinking about change ♥️
CrazyMusicLover · 31-35
I see nothing wrong with your response. It was honest.
GuyWithOpinions · 31-35, M
I think thats a fair statement. I probably would have said the same thing. Overthinking and anxiety sucks. I know how you feel... it goes away when your self confidence increases
turningthekeys · 31-35, F
@GuyWithOpinions 🤗 thank you!!
Just do this:

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Jenny1234 · 56-60, F
I think your response was perfect though
LordShadowfire · 46-50, M
Well, you should join Overthinkers Anonymous. We're going to start having weekly meetings just as soon as we can decide which night of the week to do it, and whether we should do it in person or online, and if we do it online, which service we should use.
turningthekeys · 31-35, F
@LordShadowfire xD welpp

 
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