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Is it “normal” to get overly emotional when you can’t do something right/good enough the first time? When I say overly emotional, I mean: “Holy shit I want to give up on everything and I’m letting so many people down” to the point of crying and stuff.
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Anonymous 4d

Wtf I have this exact same issue, it’s so frustrating!

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Anonymous 4d

I’m very much the same, I don’t think it’s a “normal” reaction though. a very understandable one I would argue, but yeah, you might be dealing with some kind of underlying trauma and/or emotional regulation issues. totally mentally healthy people tend to feel like they’re under less pressure than that

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Anonymous 4d

Because maybe I have underlying mental issues if it isn’t, if I’m being honest

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Anonymous replying to -> #2 4d

to be clear though, that’s not any type of failing on your end, but rather something you deserve support and understanding around 🫡 hope you can get the root of those feelings figured out & addressed so you don’t have to keep beating yourself up for not being perfect at everything

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 4d

It drives me INSANE because hours after I’ll be fine???

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Anonymous replying to -> #2 4d

thank you for the honesty, i think it’s some sort of perfectionism-pressure trait I have, if that makes sense? the whole “make it look good OR ELSE” mindset - and it gets so tiring. i hope i’m able to figure it out because i think my anxiety is just fueling those extreme thoughts of hate. considering my history, i may have an emotional regulation issue (family versus friends versus work, etc) but who knows

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 4d

Yes! One second I feel like Neanderthal trying to figure out fire and then the next moment I feel normal???

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