Can’t figure out what’s in my head vs what’s real wrt my anxieties. Somedays I feel like I am being overly aggressive and come off as pretentious. Somedays I feel like I am a pushover. How do I know

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... what’s real and what’s not? Feel like I am always off. Never do I feel right 😞

I hear ya buddy. I feel the same! Introspect and try to talk to a SO/BFF first to reflect on your introspection. Else visit a counselor and try to get professional help. Don’t want to put any wrong ideas here but do you think the mood swings are significant that of a bipolar?

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