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Does anyone else do this?

Jenniferswe
Jenniferswe

I have this fear sometimes when something good happens to me I'm afraid to talk about it.  Why?  Because if I do it might get taken away or some other bad thing will happen to it.  I do this with job related stuff and romantic relationships.


I don't know why this belief started but it's been that way for many years.

Sunshinegirl0228
Sunshinegirl0228
I found a $5 bill by the train tracks this morning and I took it as an omen that I was gonna have a crappy day. But it’s been a phenomenally good day! But I also do what you do
beckyp
beckyp
My life is peaceful and I'm stable. Things are better now than ever before. It scares me to death to say that out loud for fear it will be taken away from me. I just try to turn my fear over to God and trust Him.
Jenniferswe
Jenniferswe
Thank you guys. I'm glad to know I'm not the only one.
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
I don't do this anymore.... I think that it can create triggering

I believe that we all go through good and bad events in life...… I think that the good far outweighs the bad however good things can be little things that we don't necessarily think about

A nice sunny day or going out to lunch with a friend etc

I do also believe that as much as I don't want bad events that they can teach us big life lessons

I think I've learned some of this over time.... I try not to borrow trouble as when I do it just creates anxiety...… Big hug while you work it out sweetie.....xo
Jenniferswe
Jenniferswe
Thank you, Suncloud. I think this is one for my therapist to help me work out.
Thor2008
Thor2008
I do this also. If something goes well, I refuse to feel happy because it might not be real or enduring. What it if it all fails and I am left in the black. Good is often an illusion. So I would rather protect myself from that fall.
sepi
sepi
I think if I say everything is good, it will be taken away from me.
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
A gratitude journal can also help with this..... If you write out 5 things everyday to be grateful for the good stands out a lot more.....xo
Jenniferswe
Jenniferswe
Thank you everyone. These are excellent replies.
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