I told my psychiatrist that everyone hates me. He said I was being ridiculous- everyone hasn't met me yet.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker jokes about being universally disliked, claiming others haven't met him yet.
- In plain terms
- Everyone hates me but they haven't met me.
- What can you take from it?
- Self-deprecation can be a shield against criticism.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do you think others judge you?
- How does humor help you cope?
Another view
May reinforce feelings of unworthiness.
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