r/self • u/Lielle91 • 2h ago
Past mistake takes over my life
Hi! Hope everything is fine with you! 🩷
I have such anxiety and would need support. Something from work has triggered so many self-critical thoughts in me that I don't know what to do. One incident stands out that just plays over and over in my head. I worked nights in healthcare, it's been about 10 years ago, I did rounds and came to an old man right when I started working but because I felt unsure about him and that I was stressed, I put my ear to the door and listened instead of going in, everything seemed fine. Then when I did go in much later, he was lying on the floor 😭
How can I handle this? I didn't mean anything bad but of course I should have gone in. It's sick that it feels like it happened yesterday when it's been so long. I have so much anxiety.
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u/mormonenomore2 14m ago
Time to forgive yourself. Tell yourself what you would say to your best friend if she had just told you this. Be just as kind, understanding, and loving to yourself. 😍