Mistakes and self esteem

Does anyone ever make a mistake and then start questioning their very moral existence as if the small mistake somehow makes them feel like less of a person or not worthy enough? Like how stupid could I be or why didn’t I just do that one thing before hand? I feel this a lot at work when something goes wrong and it makes me feel really detached, uncomfortable, uneasy and I start obsessing over it till it passes. I also start thinking everyone else will think I’m incompetent. I look at some people and I try to imagine or understand how they seem to brush themselves off and not have it hit their ego like a runaway train. I also feel a sense of shame I suppose. Usually sleep helps me as I feel a new day is almost like a reset button mentally.

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  • Sorry I don't have much advice but I want to let you know your not alone. I really struggle with this too and its awful! Sending love and support <3

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  • Sorry I don't have much advice but I want to let you know your not alone. I really struggle with this too and its awful! Sending love and support <3

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