Insecurity-how to overcome it?

Faline2
Tue, 24 Apr 2007 00:00:47 +0000

debate addict, Northstar Mom’s suggestion of short term counseling is actually quite sensible. There is a lot of research that says it can be more effective than long term talk therapy…a couple sessions for problem definition, agree on the area that is causing you distress, and focus a couple or three sessions on the problem you and the counselor have identified, reevaluate, decide to redefine the problem and go at it again a bit more or conclude.

You are a young adult…and it takes us all a while to figure ourselves out and to acknowledge our vulnerabilities. Applying for college can seem a little weird when you are only “putting your best foot forward” for admissions but feel anxious more than is good for you and worried about the next phase in life. You are going through a transition time and there will be disequilibrium. This is not “going crazy.” Counselors are very busy at college with kids who are coming to terms with their limitations and temperaments and shifting views of self and friends. Respect the process. Don’t expect to be anything but a person in the making, and learn more about yourself and your own “self talk” and habits. Talk to someone is my advice.