Having Needs vs. Being Needy

[softlykarou]

In my recovery I've gotten a lot better at identifying feelings. I've also improved in feeling them, or rather letting myself feel them. One area where I have a lot of room for growth is listening to what those feelings are telling me. It's been a interesting insight for me that I reject what I'm feeling the most because it's telling me that I have

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[drydem]

It's something I struggle with as well. I tend to end up in the don't ask for things mode which often leads to unfulfilled needs, especially for socialization. I struggle particularly with asking specific people for things, instead resorting to asking generally if anyone is able to provide something. Of course, then I need to find a place for such a request, which has its own struggles.