I think I understand something about myself today, (not that it really helps, unfortunately).
Wondered how it is, that the feedback from others is that I (appear, anyway) so 'normal', or am 'desired to be there' (vs being a burden).
Now I know obviously I struggle with that, and people don't know what thoughts ('re-livings', etc, symptoms) are in my head (appearances can be deceiving). But, I thought, it doesn't sink in because I simply don't believe it.
For example the only (albeit 'stupid') analogy I can think of is being called 'beautiful'. Nice as it is, it's BS. I'm 'ok-enough', even could be called 'pretty' or 'cute' or whatever (blah- beauty is in the eye of the beholder). But 'beautiful' is stupid, ridiculous and a 'stretch'. A 'line' or a 'lie'.
I don't mean that as a lack of self-esteem, but quite opposite as simply the truth.
That's exactly how I feel about the other, not being a burden or bother, it's BS.
Far as 'feeling' goes, just feels like it isn't true, BS, kind of ashes-in-the-mouth, don't know of any word.