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Feel invalidated or like I'm overreacting when seeing others who have it worse off than me?

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You are valid in your struggles just as much as anyone else, and I promise you're not overreacting, it's just difficult seeing others get the support we wish we could have for ourselves
Like everyone else above, I just want to echo that your thoughts, feelings, and difficulties matter. I find it hard to believe this myself too as I think about this every now and then. It's hard to not compare - but we'll get there, we'll give ourselves the support and kindness we deserve
Sending hugs,
Kai
For me, I think what helped me most was thinking of it from a different perspective. If what i was going through was happening to one of my friends and not me, i would not think that they were invalid or that other people have it worse so it shouldn't be a big deal. Instead, i would try to help and support them because that is what they deserve.
Hope you are feeling a little better today
It’s good to have that insight but don’t dismiss your problems though.
Instead use this idea as a positive reinforcement .