Do you have some sort of insecurity?

@mayrah (1144)
United States
November 20, 2010 9:47am CST
In this life of ours, we are at times being compared or we ourselves compare our status with other people. I don't know how you define insecurity but for me it's when you don't believe in your self and can't trust that someone can love you. You just see yourself as less important person and you envy those people around you. Actually it was sometimes difficult to admit that we are insecure. Personally I have many times felt insecurities before but now I have manage to overcome and believe that I am also a special person and God created me according to His desires and purpose. How about you? Do you have some sort of insecurity? How do you manage that? Does it affects you?
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@sender621 (14894)
• United States
20 Nov 10
We all have insecurity in our lives. My insecurity is feeling i won't accomplish what I want to in life. There will always be something to make us feel insecure. It's how we deal with these insecurities and overcome them that's important to our lives.
@mayrah (1144)
• United States
20 Nov 10
Yes me too, I'm also insecure to feel that one day I just woke-up in a life situation I haven't dreamed of.
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• United States
20 Nov 10
I have a friend who is going through so much but has managed to stay positive. I have no idea how she does it. We are trying to help her and if you would consider signing this petition we would be ever so greatful. I am not asking for money...just a signature. God bless,Shirley
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• Philippines
20 Nov 10
Insecurities are quite inevitable at one point in our lives. I would have to say that I do have lots of insecurity. I'm not ashamed of them because having a few means I would still like to grow in some aspects of my life whether they pertain to our physical attributes or not. For example, I'm still quite insecure with regards to my body built. I feel quite ashamed of it at times but then it serves as a reminder for me to take care of my body. Like what you said, it's all about how to overcome them or at least handle them the right way. Any negative thing can always be turned into something positive and insecurities are one of these negative thoughts that we can use to help us strive harder. One more thing I'd like to add is that we should not let it consume us.
@mayrah (1144)
• United States
20 Nov 10
Well said, I agree with you.
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• Philippines
20 Nov 10
I had this very discussion with my daughter this afternoon. She seems to be capable in spite of her troubles and I admired this of her and I told her so. I see insecurities as basically uncertainties of things or persons. For me now, I feel insecure of my future. But I try not to think about it, willing it to be far as yet, and doing what I could do at the present, even at the moment.
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• Philippines
20 Nov 10
Hello mayrah, All people experience that situation to feel insecure to their yourself especially if we see other people reach their dreams in their life. But if you only understand that the life is it is normal to us to see other being in the top. Just live happy in this world even you only have a simple life you need to be contented of what you are now in order to find the real satisfaction of your life. Have a nice day and Happy mylotting.
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• United States
20 Nov 10
i am very confident with most things i do. but there are some things that i just hate about myself. i try to make things better but i dont have that kinda time or money half the time. i hate how i am overweight. i dont like the way i look. and several other things. if i could change them in an instant i would. but then i look at things.... if i wasnt the way i am now, i wouldnt be me. it would be like being a completely different person.
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@calpro (930)
• India
20 Nov 10
Insecurity is something a feeling or state of mind and it lasts for few minutes to days depending on the persons mental stability. Every Human being for that matter will feel in-secured at some point of time. The stronger will people cope up with it and the weaker minded will open up their insecurities with others to gain some courage and hope. I personally felt in-secured several times, but I do a paper exercise like listing out the causes for my in-secured feeling and the possible solutions. That will work out and solve most of problems most of the times.
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• India
21 Nov 10
I had lot of insecurity thinking I am not pretty and so on. But I was always wrong. People like the way I am. Good I realised every human being is as special person who will have some good qualities what even if they are not pretty they are always special. Never have the insecurity in life. Please work towards it and achieve it. That is a special feeling. I am happy I am out of it. My sincere advise is never have the insecurity.
@mods196621 (3652)
• Philippines
21 Nov 10
Yes I also felt that insecurities at all aspects and that is happening to me now. I observed this emotion I feel insecure if I had a lot of problems. Especially financial and all the things that i need to get to have it but unfortunately it doesn't happened. I feel also insecure because of my age when it comes to my job and also to love. The things that i always have to be is achievement and if i feel i cannot do it this is the time that I begin to have a sentiment. Maybe I be like this because i cannot achieve what i want and i am not happy at all. Thanks and have a nice day..
• Mexico
20 Nov 10
Hi mayrah: I have some insecurities when I have to make something new or when I have to proof to other persons that I have the experience or the knowledge to do something. I think that's because of the pressure but at the same time I must understand that when I'm not secure I can show all of my values to the persons so insecurity is not a good feeling. I am trying to work on this problem. ALVARO
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@pogi253 (1596)
• Philippines
20 Nov 10
I contain my insecurities gotten the best of me occasionally but I've learned how to cope with them. Don't reflect about your insecurities. Engage your time with activities. Make a new friend. Try something new. Get a hold past all of those insecurities and start fresh.
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@gracielle (346)
• Philippines
21 Nov 10
i do,yes it affects me but then again i say to my self, that there are also things that i possess that he/she don't have plus i have a great God that loves me... :)
@arkhan099 (110)
• Pakistan
21 Nov 10
i guess we all feel insecure ,the well off of being looted those not dong so well of not making a normal standard life and those that are normal of both loosing their gathered money or falling to near poverty,or something like that ,i guess it's another basic human feeling,for me it's not being trusted , so i try my very best not to fail a person ,also i hate it when someone i trust goes against my expectations and refuses to say they made a mistake ,it makes it harder for me to trust people, so know i spend more time in isolation then fearing that my friends and family will disappoint me ,it really relaxes one self,meditation is also the key to cure a number of mental stresses.try it !
• Philippines
21 Nov 10
Insecurity? That was when I was younger, I used to hate a high school classmate because she has this porcelain skin that is an envy to everyone, she get to have all the attention from the most handsome guys..:) now? I let others become insecure to me! lol!
• United States
20 Nov 10
Well, I feel that I've encountered security many times in my life. But, as I grew older and started working that weakness has become less. There are so many other things to worry about when one gets older, and I think insecurity will delay his/her progress. My advice is not minding such mental flaws as it will make you less capable of achieving a great deal. Try to occupy yourself by studying, working hard, exercising or even playing games. All these actions will be much better for your soul.
@eurekafemme (5877)
• Philippines
21 Nov 10
Yes, I have insecurities. I used to believe so much about myself, my capabilities and I have great self esteem. Until I met the man who stripped me off my confidence and fsith in humanity. That man made me think and believe that no matter what I di and how hard I'll try to make things better, I'll never be enough....Pathetic... But, one day, I'll be free from this chain and will have my old self back again....
@kingparker (9673)
• United States
21 Nov 10
I do feel insecure sometimes, like what you said above, I don't have confidence of myself, and I did envy other people. I was just in constant comparison with other people, and I lose my faith on myself. I wish that I will be that smart like other people, and I want to do better in life. Insecurity is a sad thing I believe. Maybe that is our inevitable human nature.
• Philippines
21 Nov 10
I guess it is normal for us to get insecured sometimes. We cannot have everything we desire in life and be someone that we wanted to be. I sometimes pity my self for not getting the promotion I want. I envy those who started the job with me and now earning higher than I do. I wish to have the promotion like they do. In this time, I would go deeper and find out why I cannot get what I want. I have been very busy at work and work part time after my work in the office. My co-workers took upmaster degree which was one of the main requirement fro the promotion. I didn't have a single unit in masteral and so I was not included in the ranking. Who should I blame? I may not feel good about it but I try to view it in a positive side so I won't get depressed and lose confidence in my self. I just tell myself that I would get it sooner. And so I enrolled in the graduate school last June. Now, I'm next in line for the promotions.