I hope this thread doesn't come across as conceited, as it is not intended that way. However, I am having a hard time with this issue. I am continually finding myself the target of other peoples' insecurity-fuelled jealousy. I don't think they appreciate what a hard time I'm having with my mental health, and will often exclude me or be vindictive e.g. I've had people make rumours up about me before. I do think I come across as a strong individual, so they probably think it doesn't matter much. However, I have BDD so have a hard enough time with my image, and this is not just paranoia. It's really frustrating me now. I don't know why people have to be so vindictive because they perceive me as a threat I'm not.