Isolation and paranoia

resolve,

I too have days when I am  disturbed and saddend with how I feel! On those days I may not go outside when people are around because I  feel I'm being judged. I am a normal person but sometimes I don't feel normal.  You are not alone with this kind of thinking.

 

Have you heard of the mirror technique. Each day go up to the mirror and tell yourself what amazing confident person you are - you don't even need a mirror just tell yourself that each morning and soon you'll actually begin to feel it! Also most of the time when we go out no one is paying a bit of attention to us it's just all in our heads. But if they are so what; you're someone worth their attention anyway! Hang in there; you'll gain confidence in time!

 

Believe in yourself and know you are OK.  One day at a time; one step at a time.

 

Kindly,

Kitt

Hey R., glad to hear that you are in CBT and that you phoned your therapist and got some help...Well done!

There is a link to a free on-line CBT program in our Resource Guide called Moodgym. (this is not to suggest that you replace your therapy! just suppliment it)

They refer to the negative thinking that we fall into as 'Warpy Thoughts' and have exercises designed to combat them. If you were to register and start this program, you could refer to the exercises whenever you needed to. That way, when things come up, and you weren't able to talk directly to your therapist, this could give you a boost:)

Just a thought. I hope that things with your friends are more upbeat next time. Remember, chances are he was distracted, not feeling well, or dealing with troubles of his own...it most likely had nothing to do with you!

Take care, and keep posting, you are a great member to this forum:)
S.C.