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by Angelina88 » Wed Aug 24, 2016 3:19 am
When wanting to seek attention?
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by redrob » Wed Aug 24, 2016 4:31 am
Who do you want attention from?
If I have to prove my worth to another, they aren't worth it
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by jaus tail » Wed Aug 24, 2016 4:41 am
i struggle with this. often when i'm on bed trying to sleep, i imagine my friends giving me attention like i'm their child.
the time when we seek attention...i think of it like going to war.
when you're going to war you have to super prepared before the war. like work hard n stuff.
likewise during the day i tire myself by work and read. i read for 2 hours, that sort of tires my mind so i dont have energy to imagine situations when i seek attention n when i go to bed, i just doze away.
i have grown some plants, so often i just chat with them n water them. like give them the attention i am seeking.
i also listen to sad songs about loneliness. that is better than calling someone n not getting response.
exhausted
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by redrob » Wed Aug 24, 2016 8:05 am
Try to give attention to yourself. Pamper yourself with things that make you feel better. Have a face mask, a bath, celebrate your body.
I personally use art as therapy as well as writing my feelings down. The better you feel about yourself you'll find the need for attention is less.
And when you are comfidenf and happy in yourself, you will get the attention when you least expect or feel the need for it.
Hang in there
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by Casper » Wed Aug 24, 2016 11:47 am
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by mostlyghostly » Wed Aug 24, 2016 5:32 pm
Well I guess the healthy thing to do would be to sit with your feelings, try to do some introspection, analyze yourself, see if you can make any breakthroughs, etc.
But if that wouldn't be realistic at the time, I guess you can at least elicit positive attention. Idunno like make someone some cookies or something. Show up at their place.
Hey I made you these cookies. Love me.
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