Letting others down

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Registered: 10-16-2006
Letting others down
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Sat, 05-05-2007 - 3:15pm

Lately, I've just been feeling like I'm always letting other people down. I feel guilty that I can't make everyone happy. I try, but it seems like I always manage to disappoint someone. I know that it's probably impossible to make absolutely everyone happy, but it still doesn't stop me from feeling badly about it.

Does anyone else ever feel like this? Do you have any tips for learning to just let go and not feel so guilty about everything?




Edited 5/5/2007 9:11 pm ET by perfectpony
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Registered: 09-06-2005
Sun, 05-06-2007 - 1:55pm

(((((perfectpony)))


Oh sure, I still feel like this once in awhile

 

 

~Diana~

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Registered: 10-16-2006
Sun, 05-06-2007 - 5:26pm

Thanks for the hugs. :-) You are a great friend, and I really appreciate all of your support. This board gives me so much hope for recovery.

I guess that part of my problem is that I just want everyone to like me. I just want to please everyone, even though I know that's not possible. And in trying to please everyone else, a lot of times, I forget about myself.

I have had a good day today, though, and I took a long walk. Exercise really helps me to feel better about my body. :-)

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Registered: 09-06-2005
Mon, 05-07-2007 - 12:43pm

I'm really glad to hear about your walk.

 

 

~Diana~