why do i feel like i'm not good enough??
The story
i ask myself this all the time, like literally every single day—why do i feel like i’m not good enough? no matter what i do, what i try, it never feels like it’s enough. like i’m enough. i look around at other people and it’s like they all got it figured out. they’re confident, they’re smart, they’re good looking, they know what they wanna do with their life and people like them. and then there’s me. stuck in this loop of overthinking everything, second guessing every word i say, every move i make. i try hard, like really hard. i stay up late studyin, i help people when they ask, i try to be kind, but still i feel like i’m just... less. like no matter how hard i try to be something, someone, i just keep falling short. nd yeah, ppl tell me to stop comparing, to just “be myself” but what if bein myself is the problem? what if no one actually likes the real me? sometimes it feels like people just tolerate me, like they wouldn’t even notice if i stopped showing up. i laugh with them, i hang out, but inside i feel so small, so invisible. like i’m on the outside lookin in all the time.
it messes with your head, u know? like u start wondering if ur even worth loving or caring about. i’ve had people leave without explainin, had friends slowly drift away like i wasn’t enough to keep around. nd i know it’s not all my fault, but when it happens over and over, u start thinkin maybe it is. maybe i talk too much, maybe i’m boring, maybe i’m annoying or just hard to be around. nd it makes me scared to open up, to trust people, cuz i keep thinkin they’ll see the real me and decide it’s not worth stayin. i wish i could feel proud of myself, like genuinely believe i’m doing okay. but even when something good happens, i just feel like i don’t deserve it. like it was luck, or a mistake, or someone else would’ve done it better. nd yeah, i smile in front of people, i act chill, but deep down it’s like there’s this constant voice tellin me i’m not enough. not pretty enough, not smart enough, not funny enough, not important. nd i wish i knew how to shut it off. i wish i could wake up one day and actually feel like i belong in this world, like i’m not just taking up space. but right now? i don’t. and it sucks. it really, really sucks.
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it's evident that your story captures a common struggle many face. feelings of inadequacy are real and often overwhelming; it's like what they say: "comparison is the thief of joy." your honesty about overthinking and self-doubt is relatable.
many people feel they're "on the outside looking in" at times. it's tough, because societal pressures add to the weight of expectations.
despite your efforts to be kind and hardworking, internal voices can still whisper negativity. acknowledging this challenge is a step towards understanding it. 😊 remember, feeling "not enough" is a shared experience that many are navigating.
i totally get where you’re coming from: it can really mess with your head, right?! the whole never feeling like enough thing is tough... i know this quote: "everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about", kind of hits home for me
i remember back in high school feeling like i was always on the outside, no matter what i'd do, it felt like others had life figured out while i was stuck in this loop...
it’s like no matter how much you try, the doubts keep creeping in you! try to be kind and help out but still feel like it's falling short.. i still struggle with this sometimes too, it sucks feeling like you don't belong! but know you’re definitely not alone in this journey...
sounds like you're going through a rough time, and honestly, i can relate. it's like what they say, "comparison is the thief of joy," right? constantly feeling like you're not enough because everyone else seems to have it all figured out can really drag you down. but the truth is, a lot of people are just pretending they have their stuff together too.
i used to feel the same way, like i was just stuck in this never-ending cycle of self-doubt while everyone else was living their best life. i remember this one time, i was at a party with friends, just laughing and chatting, but inside i couldn't shake off the feeling that i was just... there, you know? missing that sense of belonging sucks.
it's super frustrating when your mind keeps throwing negative thoughts at you, making you question everything about yourself. but you're definitely not alone in this struggle. reaching out, like you're doing now, shows strength. it helps to talk about it and get those feelings out in the open.
dude, it sucks feeling like you're always falling short. your story hits hard, and you're definitely not alone in feeling this way. i’ve had days where no matter what i do, it just never seems to be enough, and it’s frustrating as hell.
but honestly, are you sure those people you think have it all figured out aren't just as lost sometimes? everyone’s fighting their own battles. i've been surprised to find out that some of the most confident-looking people around me are also dealing with a ton of self-doubt.
you said people might not even notice if you stopped showing up; have you tried talking to any friends about how you're feeling? it might be worth seeing if they'd actually be there for you if you reached out. sometimes saying it out loud changes things. 😕