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Ask HN: How to get over my constant fear of inadequacy

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Re: Ask HN: How to get over my constant fear of inadequacy

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There was a recent comment on HN, which I liked and saved for the future. So it's not 100% for your particular case but maybe helps you.. "Fear is usually based in an abstract concern. Try to make it more concrete. What are you actually afraid of? For example, you're probably not actually afraid of losing your job, but losing your paycheck. But you're not actually afraid of losing your paycheck, you're afraid of not…

I'm not the original poster but I give this advice all the time, it's great

Re: Ask HN: How to get over my constant fear of inadequacy

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There isn't a single answer to a particular set of problems, every single person is different, the general recommendation is go talk to a therapist/professionals. I found out I am solidly on the Autism spectrum after visits to get evaluated, which helped me manage my life a lot better.

Can you give an example of a thing or two that you manage differently now that you know?

Re: Ask HN: How to get over my constant fear of inadequacy

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post #12

There isn't a single answer to a particular set of problems, every single person is different, the general recommendation is go talk to a therapist/professionals. I found out I am solidly on the Autism spectrum after visits to get evaluated, which helped me manage my life a lot better.

Can you give an example of a thing or two that you manage differently now that you know?

Recognizing behavior patterns (like being overwhelmed and acting irrationally as a result), and adaptive behaviors to minimize stimulus.
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