"Why? Many times it is because I personalized that the other person's mood always had something to do with me and second, I am a wonderful codependent "catastrophizer." So, my interpretations always leaned towards the worst case scenarios."
I love this, thank you! I always think everyone is mad at me. My neighbor didn't seem to want to talk when we ran into each other last night. He must not like me anymore. My aunt's text messages have been very short (when usually they're not). She must be upset with me... what did I do wrong (mentally review everything I have said to her EVER)? The friendship must be over! Oh my gosh, so exhausting. I think people don't think about me nearly as much as I fear they do. And like you said, it's always the worst case scenario.
Good thread.