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I can't trust my emotions and reactions

How to navigate internal distrust

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Klara Kernig
May 14, 2024
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Do you ever feel like you can’t trust yourself? Do you always need others to approve of the way you feel? And agree with how you feel about something?

I remember feeling like this for a long time. When a friend treated me poorly or when someone was mad at me, I always needed other people’s input right away. I didn’t trust myself to know what was right or wrong, and I needed to hear others say, “It makes sense you feel this way” or “I would feel the same way; how could they XYZ?”

If you often feel this way, then today’s article is for you. I want to shine a light on the reasons why we have to fight this internal struggle so you can start trusting yourself again and live your life from the inside out.

Isn’t this the cutest cocktail? I am a sucker for a Tikki theme, something I felt nervous sharing because sharing my preferences still sometimes feels scary.

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