I sometimes get this feeling that I'm utterly worthless.

[terrya]

I definitely have that today.

I know I have a family who loves me, and friends, and a partner who is the love of my life. And yet...if I disappeared tomorrow, or if I died tomorrow, I don't think it would make any difference.

This is something I know I need to talk to in depth with my therapist.

Thanks for listening.

[qb]

1. Good for you for seeking therapy.

I hope he or she will help you realize how valuable you are. You most certainly do make a difference.

[mopinko]

2. we all do.

my advise is to get some extra sleep if you can. when i find myself in that mood, and look around at what i am doing, i usually find that i am in some sort of time crunch, pushing myself harder than i can go, and am just flat out worn out.
we value you.
take care of yourself. good care.

[Lorien]

3. It sounds like you are worth a lot to a lot of people

it's just negative self talk that is convincing you otherwise. And it's great that you can afford a therapist. I hope that he/ she is a good one.

Me; I have none of the things you've mentioned. I'd really like to exit this life, because I'm not only utterly worthless to others, life has become utterly worthless to me. :-(

[terrya]

4. You're not worthless.

Please, please don't ever think that.

:hug:

[redqueen]

5. I know this is an old topic... but

I just wanted to respond anyway because I think I know exactly what you mean. I have had that feeling for as long as I can remember. It seems to lessen or even go away entirely for short periods, but it always comes back, sometimes with a vengeance.

It makes me feel ungrateful because like you said... I know I have a family who loves me... and at least one good friend... so that compounds the feeling of worthlessness somehow. It just makes it worse.