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Emily_1224Emily_1224
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I'm 23 too, and I struggle with not feeling good enough. Take heart! You are not alone!
UphamiaUphamia
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@Emily_1224 It’s comforting to know you understand this feeling, sending you love!! 💕
SpecklesSpeckles
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I'm 56 and have struggled this for years. I'll tell you that you.... are your worse critic. You have plenty of time to accomplish things. I have to go back to the work force soon and have no idea what to do, so time is on your side! Don't fret. It'll work out ☺
UphamiaUphamia
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@Speckles Having the perspective of someone who’s older is really helpful, thank you for the kind words! I hope your next chapter in going back to work is a great one for you 🥰
AnonymousrabbitAnonymousrabbit
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Im 24 and have been in the same situation.. when I was 15 - 22 I was hospitalised many times due to ocd and an ed, I have since struggled but have managed to get better slowly thanks to the help of emdr and hypnotherapy! I’ve found not going on social media helpful as I then don’t compare myself to others, I also set weekly and monthly goals for myself which has been helpful - Maybe you could give those a go? Also you shouldn’t compare yourself to others - ‘a flower doesn’t think of competing to the flower next to it - it just blooms’ xx
UphamiaUphamia
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@Anonymousrabbit I love that quote, and I’m so glad you’re still here and doing better 💕 I’ve always panicked about setting goals because I have the fear of disappointing myself if I don’t reach them, but I’m gonna try to start small with goals and work my way up so I don’t get too overwhelmed too quickly! Also I’ve never really looked into emdr or hypnotherapy but I’m curious to try that, I didn’t realize it could be helpful for ocd!
AnonymousrabbitAnonymousrabbit
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@Uphamia I know what you mean about the panic and not being able to complete the goals but I make sure the goals I set are achievable, that way I have something to work towards but I know I can do it! I love how you’re going to work your way up, I think that’s the best idea! If I don’t complete the goal I remind myself it’s not about reaching the end goal immediately it’s about the stepping stones/ process I take to complete the goal! I really recommend them both, I had to pay privately (I’m from the UK) but it’s worth looking into xx
makclawmakclaw
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I’m 23 too and I feel the exact same. College felt like an impossible battle every single day and so does working. I keep feeling like I have a purpose but I’m wasting my life trying to aim for perfection or nothing . It’s exhausting, But We have to give ourselves grace. We are young and it’s our first time being alive. I think it’s okay to not have anything figured out yet
UphamiaUphamia
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@makclaw I’m proud of you for still pushing through though even when it’s really hard, and I can totally relate to that perfectionism feeling, I struggle to attempt tasks because it’s somehow better to not do it than try and have my brain tell me it’s not good enough the whole time 🙄 but you’re right, we deserve to give ourselves grace and time to figure it all out, thank you ❤️
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