Anxiety Self Help

"I thought I had a better judgement of character than that!"<<<<<<<that is the killer!

When we've had the trust yanked out from under us, the worst thing to deal with is the loss of trust in OURSELVES.  Cruel & unusual punishment.  This happened to me a few years ago and I felt as if my world shook, that and an utter distrust in the people around me.  Knee jerk reaction really.  Looking back I realize that without having our trust stolen occasionally we'd probably end up marshmallow soft.  The experience hardens us to a degree, but enables us (once you've recovered from the sadness) to develope an even better sense of judgement.  A necessary evil.  The key is not to allow yourself to become jaded.  Remember on average that people suck...and suck large.  There are those around that can be trusted though....it's a sorting game.  Chalk it up to experience and tell yourself you're that much more savvy in the judgement department.  For now however pamper yourself a bit....the sting will lessen with time.

Untrustworthy people tend to be kind of sneaky about it.  They have a lot of practice hiding it.  I've been where you are more times than I can count, and it never gets easier to deal with when you feel that knife in your back. 

If you want someone to talk to about it, I'm here.