I am kind of emotionally sensitive and turn over things a lot in my head. I over think a lot of things, I know. If I say something dumb or that I get less than amorous feedback for, I start feeling really bad. It is hard for me to let things go and realize that people don't really hate and that maybe I am an okay person myself. For this reason, I am very timid. I keep looking for the one thing, the one meditation, trip, or outwardly experience that will erase all of this negative self thought. Is this normal for everyone? Has anyone found any exercise that has help them overcome this self-anxiety?
This happens to a lot of people, especially if they are depressed. Are you depressed by any chance? I am the type of person that does this too. One of the things I had to do was start telling myself that everybody is so busy thinking about themselves that they ae not sitting there thinking about what I just did or said. Think about it, you (for example) take a lot of time to think about yourself and your behaviors and motivations etc. so you are definatley not spending a lot of time thinking about the minor mistakes other people make. It's the same for them. Counseling helps with depression, anxiety and negative thoughts. I have been in counseling for about 2 years now and for the first time in a long time I am not plaugued with the anxiety and self doubt that ruled my thoughts so much in years past. Also, I am not feeling depressed. Ofcourse I made some life changes along the way and that helped as well, but talking to somebody about it and learning to reframe my negative view of things has helped. Not once have I ever been on meds for depression or anixiety either, but I would have been open to trying meds if things hadnt changed. Also, I see that you are 18 years old. Adolescents tend to be more self conscious in general. So as you get a little bit older and get some more life experience you may calm down a little.
I am young and I have noticed myself getting more outgoing as time goes on but still, here I am. I am not usually one to go outside myself for help but maybe I should. Couldn't hurt at all. Are you or have you ever been on medication to assist?
