I feel guilty for not being grateful
I know I have a good life on paper. I have things other people don't. But I still feel unhappy sometimes and then I feel guilty about that. Like I don't have the right to complain. It stops me from talking about it because I think people will just say I should be grateful.
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5 reflection questions
Guided prompts to help you think it through
3 practical exercises
Small actions you can try today
A coping strategy
Tailored to this specific situation
It's tough when you feel guilty about being unhappy, particularly when you know others might perceive your life as enviable. The idea that you must always feel grateful because others have less can be quite a burden to carry.
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