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Originally Posted by snowycricket
Thanks. I'm going to look into cognitive behaviour therapy. It sounds like something that would help. Re my friend: I feel like I want to talk to him about this stuff... At the same time, it sounds irrational (I know I already mentioned this) but I don't want him think less of me. Again, I question whether he is actually my friend (although I don't see a logical reason why he wouldn't, but I still second guess myself). I've considered asking him, but that would seem pretty silly...
It's been on and off for a while, it recently got bad though  |
Those are the kinds of thoughts you challenge in CBT. Like you said they are irrational. They have no basis in reality. You try to be aware of when you are having those thoughts and how they make you feel and act and you challenge them with your rational mind. You do this over and over.
Oh this thought just came up that I am a burden and it makes me feel sad and I avoid telling others what is going on with me. Does this thought have any basis in reality. What evidence do I have that it is not true. My friend accepted me and didn't judge me and actually said he related. Maybe it helps him. I am not a burden. My parents would want to know if I am struggling because they love me and would want to help that is not being a burden. I don't mind listening to my other friends problems and I am willing to help them. Why do I not deserve the same. You can change your irrational thoughts.