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Precarious basis for self esteem

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I value myself on what I think others think of me.  Because of this I am constantly resetting my value.  According to autism definitions I am poor at recognising others’ private thoughts so life is constant trepidation.  

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  • I'm similar and I realised very recently that I feel I must do for others or they won't like me anymore.  It's from past experience I expect. A recent viewong if the Disney film 'Encanto' really hit me and made me realise I don't actually have to do amything to feel worthy in this world....this quote from the film went in my journal:

    'You don't have to do anything...YOU are the magic...YOU ARE THE MIRACLE.'

    this has helped me although I do have to keep reminding myself!

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  • I'm similar and I realised very recently that I feel I must do for others or they won't like me anymore.  It's from past experience I expect. A recent viewong if the Disney film 'Encanto' really hit me and made me realise I don't actually have to do amything to feel worthy in this world....this quote from the film went in my journal:

    'You don't have to do anything...YOU are the magic...YOU ARE THE MIRACLE.'

    this has helped me although I do have to keep reminding myself!

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