Hello, landlord. I really hope my answer can help you out!
After reading your description, I could really feel the difficulty you're experiencing inside, as well as your need for recognition from others. I don't have such a strong reaction as you describe, but I was also very sensitive when I felt hostility from others, and when I encountered conflicts and contradictions. I was also very afraid of contact with others and afraid of others' comments, especially bad comments. I can relate to that!
Later on, I worked on building my inner strength and learned to take other people's comments in perspective. This helped me become less sensitive to other people's opinions and comments. In particular, I found that understanding the psychological projection effect helped me face other people's comments more calmly. Sometimes I was even able to see their inner projections through their comments, which allowed me to understand them better and accept them. This was a great way for me to protect myself, so that I would not be so nervous and panicky in relationships, but could be more relaxed and at ease.
I'd love to offer you some friendly advice!
Keep on growing! Learn more about yourself, understand yourself, and accept yourself.
I've noticed that when I'm feeling a bit down and lacking in inner strength, I tend to pay more attention to other people's comments and worry more about what they think. Today's One Mind Daily Quote really resonated with me: "You are tired of life because you have stopped growing."
When we stop growing, we might find ourselves lacking in inner strength, because we're not quite satisfied with ourselves. It's totally normal to crave the recognition and affirmation of others, but if you have inner strength and are confident and believe in yourself, you'll probably find that you don't care so much about the opinions and recognition of others.
It's totally normal to have some limiting beliefs because of your upbringing. For example, you might think the world is hostile, that you're not good enough, or that no one will like you. But are these beliefs and thoughts true? When you step outside of your own role and look at yourself from a third-party perspective, what would you say about yourself?
We all have past experiences that make us feel frustrated in conflicts. It's only natural! But we can't always play the role of the loser in conflicts with others. If we are always in a loser's state, we often experience anger (but often don't show it). If we don't vent our anger outwardly, it can attack us inwardly, which can even lead to depression, a decline in self-evaluation, and self-blame.
This is also known as Freud's theory of internalized anger, which is a really interesting concept!
So, let's change our beliefs, establish a positive mindset, and see the mindset we've formed through our growth experiences. On the basis of accepting and understanding ourselves, we can believe that we can change. You can often tell yourself, "I am safe, I am worthy of being liked, I approve of myself..."
I would really recommend reading a book called "Rebuilding Your Life." It's a great way to build your inner strength, accept and understand yourself, and establish a positive mindset.
2. It's so important to learn how to handle other people's comments in a way that's true to yourself. It can be tricky to tell the difference between what other people say and what's really true for you.
Many of us care a lot about what others think of us because we're not always confident, we don't always know ourselves very well, and we don't always approve of ourselves. It's only natural to want the approval and evaluation of others. But you know what? You'll find that everyone is different because everyone has had a different upbringing, read different books, and met different people. So, everyone uses their own evaluation criteria to judge others.
When you meet his evaluation criteria, he'll like you and approve of you. When you don't meet his evaluation criteria, he'll reject you and discourage you. So you'll find that other people's evaluations don't really have much to do with you. When the actions you take meet his evaluation criteria, he'll like you. He likes the person who meets his evaluation criteria, right?
We're all the same, really. We all use our own standards to judge others. We like people who meet our standards and dislike those who don't. But as we get older and our views change, our standards will shift too, as will those of others. Everything is constantly evolving!
So, we believe that there's no such thing as an absolute right or wrong, no black or white. We all see things from different perspectives and have different positions in life.
This is a great way to understand how everyone evaluates others. It's all about what matters to them and how they see themselves. Let's say someone only looks at money to judge success. They might think, "Why study for so long and get a degree if you don't make much money?"
"If that bookworm also uses the same evaluation criteria to measure himself, then he'll be miserable and conflicted. But if he knows and accepts himself well enough to evaluate himself using his own evaluation criteria, and sees that the real self is not only measured by how much money one earns, but also by the books one reads, which can enrich one's inner world, help others, and realize one's own value, etc., then he'll be just fine! He'll be confident in himself and not so easily influenced by other people's opinions.
3. It's a great idea to choose who you spend your time with. Make sure you're with people who make you feel good!
Have you ever noticed that some people just have a way of always being there for you, no matter what? They're the ones who believe in you and understand you, no matter what you say or do. They're the ones who nourish and support us.
However, there are some people with whom you will always be criticized and blamed when you are with them. It's so easy to feel like you're not good enough when you're around them! You'll find yourself being cautious and careful in what you do and say, just to avoid upsetting them. These people can really drain us, and if we spend a lot of time with them, we might even become a bit self-deprecating.
So, it's really important to choose your friends wisely. Spend more time with people who make you feel good about yourself and who support you. And don't be afraid to get out there and meet new people! You never know who you'll meet and what you'll learn.
I truly believe you can change your situation, but don't rush it. It'll happen when it's meant to, and I'm here to support you every step of the way.
Wishing you all the best!
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I can totally relate to how you feel. It's really tough when you're misunderstood and no one believes in your innocence. The isolation and the fear of judgment can be so overwhelming, and it changes how you see the world. I also get that feeling of coldness and hostility around others, like the world is against me. When someone finally does notice me, it feels like a ray of sunshine breaking through the clouds.
It's such a painful experience to be falsely accused and then ignored by everyone. I've felt that same sting of betrayal from people who were supposed to be my friends. Even now, I find myself jumping at shadows, always expecting the worst. But I'm trying to learn to trust again, to open up, even if it's just a little bit at a time.
That must have been incredibly hard for you. I used to think that if I was ignored, it meant there was something wrong with me. Now I realize that it says more about them than it does about me. Still, it's not easy to shake off those feelings. Sometimes, when I'm out, I still catch myself feeling like everyone's judging me, but I remind myself that most people are too busy with their own lives to focus on me.
The trauma from being isolated can linger for a long time. I've learned that healing takes patience and selfcompassion. It's okay to feel scared or sensitive to hostility. What matters is that you're aware of these feelings and willing to work through them. Maybe talking to a therapist could help you process everything you've been through and find ways to rebuild your confidence.
I understand the pain of being set up and not having anyone stand up for you. It's heartbreaking. But I believe that over time, you can heal from this. Surround yourself with supportive people who truly care about you. They can help you see that not everyone will turn their back on you. It's a stepbystep process, but you don't have to go through it alone.