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Paranoia?
I don't know why but I always think that everyone hates me. I used to ask my best friend about this and he always told me that it was all in my head and that people really do like me. However, when I try to hang out with friends in my mind I seem to think that they all hate me. I know people go through stages like this, and I don't think it's so serious that I should be getting help, but is there anything I can do to fix things?
-Male, 16
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It's sounds that common sense tells you that you are jumping to conclusions, when you feel everyone hates you, but your heart tells you a different story. There are plenty of things you can do to get better, but it is a process, and a process best archived through counseling. Things don't have to be severe in your life to receive counseling, ever heard the phrase, “prevention is better than cure?” Your fear of everyone hating you is not what I would call paranoia, perhaps a combination of being hypersensitive and anxious. One method you can use to ease your fears is through logical reasoning? You can always ask yourself a question like, “Have I done anything to warrant being hated?” (If you have, forgive yourself, make amends and move on.) You can also use reminders like, “I prefer to be liked by everyone, but that's not always going to be the case and I can deal with it. Most importantly always see and appreciate the good in you, and others.
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You are paranoid, but it's ok because at 16 it's a normal part of development and it's temporary so don't worry about it much longer and it'll pass by quickly :)
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it seems to me like you just need an ego boost.
you need to realize that the people you surround yourself with everyday do like you. otherwise they wouldnt even bother hanging out with you, trust me.
this definiatly isnt something serious enough get help with any time soon, so dont worry about doing that.
im sure it is common for people to question whether or not they are hated by others, but your friends are right when they said it was all in your head.
when you think something not so positive, it tends to stick with you and you get more and more unsure with yourself, so all you need is to rise your confidence level and you will be good again.
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