something my therapist sent me

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  • CaptainGordo
    CaptainGordo Posts: 4,437 Member
    I like to remind myself, "You're good enough, you're smart enough, and doggone It, people like you." The last part isn't really true, but I tell myself anyway. It helps.
    I stopped telling myself lies years ago...
    I know. I need to face the fact that people don't like me. :cry:
    Don't just face the fact, embrace it, and have fun with it.
    Yes. I will allow the dark side to flow in me, and give me power.
  • MaraDiaz
    MaraDiaz Posts: 4,604 Member
    I like to remind myself, "You're good enough, you're smart enough, and doggone It, people like you." The last part isn't really true, but I tell myself anyway. It helps.
    I stopped telling myself lies years ago...
    I know. I need to face the fact that people don't like me. :cry:
    Don't just face the fact, embrace it, and have fun with it.
    Yes. I will allow the dark side to flow in me, and give me power.

    You should. It's high octane. And you'll never have to endure that anxious, horrible feeling you get when you wonder if people will like you or not, because you just won't care. More and more I find the solution to my social phobia woes is to look people in the eye and think, that's fine if you don't like me, but don't get in my way, or I'll take you down.
  • TourThePast
    TourThePast Posts: 1,753 Member
    I like to remind myself, "You're good enough, you're smart enough, and doggone It, people like you." The last part isn't really true, but I tell myself anyway. It helps.
    Some people certainly like you, I can tell that from interactions on here.
    As for me, the way I see it, I don't like everyone I meet, so why should I expect everyone to like me?

    Especially as I have opinions and ideas and enjoy engaging in discussions instead of just smiling and nodding and being bland. At least the people who do like me, really really do like me, and that's far better than being so dull that nobody could possibly find anything to dislike about me. :smile:

    To the OP - that really is a great list, thanks.
  • Purpleflipflops
    Purpleflipflops Posts: 563 Member
    :heart: :heart: :heart:
  • mlcdz
    mlcdz Posts: 43 Member
    These are so awesome! I'm copying them into my phone to pull up when I get stuck/triggered.
    Thanks so much for posting them.
    Peace
  • firedragon064
    firedragon064 Posts: 1,082 Member
    I NEED this. Thank you for sharing.
  • cherokeetracey
    cherokeetracey Posts: 49
    :smile: :smile: :smile: :smile: :smile: :smile:
  • Fashionista012
    Fashionista012 Posts: 51 Member
    thank for this. I needed it today :ohwell:
  • ohmariposa
    ohmariposa Posts: 372 Member
    I am printing this list out for my high anxiety teenage daughter...THX!
  • dls06
    dls06 Posts: 6,774 Member
    Thanks for sharing!:flowerforyou:
  • Genie30
    Genie30 Posts: 316 Member
    Great post. Thanks for sharing :flowerforyou:
  • sarahkatara
    sarahkatara Posts: 826 Member
    bump :D
  • cherokeetracey
    cherokeetracey Posts: 49
    bump
  • evmullin
    evmullin Posts: 22
    Love this!! Thank you!
  • naomi8888
    naomi8888 Posts: 519 Member
    I remember reading somewhere that the average person enters their computer password 10 times a day; with that in mind, I always set my work passwords to motivation/coping phrases...almost like forcing a positive mantra throughout the rough work day.

    What a great idea - I'm stealing it!
  • mabelebam
    mabelebam Posts: 150 Member
    very motivating! :) thanks for sharing!!
  • helena9
    helena9 Posts: 34
    Thank you for sharing this - it is great :) x
  • tiedye
    tiedye Posts: 331 Member
    My mantra is "I can only do one thing at a time"
  • thetiwi1890
    thetiwi1890 Posts: 239 Member
    Thank you! Good advice :flowerforyou:
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