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I feel scared about everything a lot. I have so many doubts about existence as a whole, and sometimes if the people around me even like me? Though not as much as I used to. I’ve lost most of my self esteem issues regarding my appreance, but now I just wonder if I’m good enough? I never feel like I’m enough. I’m not suicidal or anything I’m just worried. I don’t feel happy like I used to and when I do it’s quickly overshadowed by more anxieties. I tried therapy but it didn’t really work. Anyone have any tips?
 

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I thought of several things worth saying, such as how not all will like believers -- John ch 15, v19, and even more urgent is to know that none are 'good enough' to really deserve the amazing redemption we are given through faith in Christ, that it really is truly amazing grace...Ephesians ch 2, v1-10...

But most of all I want to point you to the way to find the comfort, peace, love you can have through Him, if you will --

25 At that time Jesus said, “I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. 26 Yes, Father, for this is what you were pleased to do.

27 “All things have been committed to me by my Father. No one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and those to whom the Son chooses to reveal him.

28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”
Matthew 11 NIV


This really does mean actually learning from Jesus, from all He said to us, His words He spoke to us in order that we would listen to Him, and hear.
 
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I feel scared about everything a lot. I have so many doubts about existence as a whole, and sometimes if the people around me even like me? Though not as much as I used to. I’ve lost most of my self esteem issues regarding my appreance, but now I just wonder if I’m good enough? I never feel like I’m enough. I’m not suicidal or anything I’m just worried. I don’t feel happy like I used to and when I do it’s quickly overshadowed by more anxieties. I tried therapy but it didn’t really work. Anyone have any tips?
 
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I feel scared about everything a lot. I have so many doubts about existence as a whole, and sometimes if the people around me even like me? Though not as much as I used to. I’ve lost most of my self esteem issues regarding my appreance, but now I just wonder if I’m good enough? I never feel like I’m enough. I’m not suicidal or anything I’m just worried. I don’t feel happy like I used to and when I do it’s quickly overshadowed by more anxieties. I tried therapy but it didn’t really work. Anyone have any tips?

Focus on the word of the Lord. When you’re having these feelings try reading the Psalms.
 
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I feel scared about everything a lot. I have so many doubts about existence as a whole, and sometimes if the people around me even like me? Though not as much as I used to. I’ve lost most of my self esteem issues regarding my appreance, but now I just wonder if I’m good enough? I never feel like I’m enough. I’m not suicidal or anything I’m just worried. I don’t feel happy like I used to and when I do it’s quickly overshadowed by more anxieties. I tried therapy but it didn’t really work. Anyone have any tips?

What a courageous step you took in putting all your feelings out on the board! How I wish there was some magical way that I could convince you to seek the truth about how God sees you. While I cannot say I know exactly how you feel, I believe it's not a stretch to share that I think many of us struggle with similar feelings at some time or another. I am very glad that you are not at a suicide state. I encourage you to consider laying aside any judgements, comparisons, past sins, hurts, or failures, for a time and simply take in God's Word without any agenda. This feeding on God's Word. After ingesting whatever amount of scripture you feel comfortable with [I capped off at two chapters a day for the last ten years] sit quietly before the Holy Spirit and ask for guidance to to the truth about God and His ways as well as your preciousness to Him. I pray your heart [inner being/true self] is filled to overflowing with the joy resulting from understanding the value of your existance adds to the greater creation. I guess this may fall into the tip category ! Peace be with you!
 
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I feel scared about everything a lot. I have so many doubts about existence as a whole, and sometimes if the people around me even like me? Though not as much as I used to. I’ve lost most of my self esteem issues regarding my appreance, but now I just wonder if I’m good enough? I never feel like I’m enough. I’m not suicidal or anything I’m just worried. I don’t feel happy like I used to and when I do it’s quickly overshadowed by more anxieties. I tried therapy but it didn’t really work. Anyone have any tips?
A lot of worry and anxiety can come from focusing too much on ourselves, and not enough on Christ. We don't mean to become self-absorbed in a negative way, and we're not trying to be vain about it, but the negativity wears one down. Focus on Christ. If I start thinking about my own life, I'll wind up in a soup. You're good enough. Christ called you and is saving you. Let that be enough, friend.
 
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I feel scared about everything a lot. I have so many doubts about existence as a whole, and sometimes if the people around me even like me? Though not as much as I used to. I’ve lost most of my self esteem issues regarding my appreance, but now I just wonder if I’m good enough? I never feel like I’m enough. I’m not suicidal or anything I’m just worried. I don’t feel happy like I used to and when I do it’s quickly overshadowed by more anxieties. I tried therapy but it didn’t really work. Anyone have any tips?

Hey dear yes i think i was where you are at or close or worse, i know it hurts and it kinda damages your confidence in almost everything that you do.."fear of the unknown"...Fear of the unknown is a spirit, a spirit of fear brought about by the devil to prevent you from doing great things that God has destined you to do remember: Ephisians 6:12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.and its bad because it will prevent you from doing a lot of great things and also getting to your destiny...when you allow fear to take the best worst of you you replace faith with fear..when we fear we dont have faith,without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. HEBREWS 11:6.. you can't find faith from therapy but you can build up your faith from praying and reading the bible everyday talking to God about the things that you feel like they are haunting you .if you are born again remember this from phill 1:6 being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. and keeping that he is in us the "holy spirit " Romans 8:28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
LAST BUT NOT LEAST WHATEVER IS FREAKING YOU OUT GOD IS WITH YOU AND THE BIBLE SAYS in Deuteronomy 31:6 Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you."
I BROKE FROM FEAR YOU CAN TOO
 
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Just because one therpist didn't help you doesn't mean you cannot be helped. I find a wide range of skills so don't give up. I also take medication to control my anxiety and depression so see a doctor and get some professional help. Lean on the Lord too but sometimes we have true diseases that require medical care to control. Pray for guidance and trust the Spirit to lead you to the help you need, but don't assume just because it didn't work once, that another therapist would have the same result. I've found it takes about 3 interviews of therpiasts to find one that is right for me.
 
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