Feeling the need to Justify myself Everyday I feel anxious about what others are thinking, what I am thinking and worry others can see what I am thinking from my body language. To make myself feel less anxious I alter my behaviour, (e.g. don't make eye contact or talk too much) In such situations I worry others are looking down on me. I try to find a connection with the other person and try to justify why I am worth talking too and not abused anymore. Does reduce my anxiety? No, I then worry I have said toi much, they think I am stupid etc. The truth is I don't need to justify myself to anyone. We are all equal regardless of what material assets we have, where we live or our ethnic background etc. Above all else we are all human beings. Stop Justifying Myself My therspist suggested that I am fight or flight mode. One solution when anxious, hold my breath for 20 seconds. It will allow me to think more clearly and slow down my br...
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