It stems from his childhood where he and his sister always were in competition with each other, his sister always seemed to be favoured by the parents.
He isnt exactly stupid but thinks that everyone else believes he is and is comparing him to others. He behaves as though one mistake makes the end of the world and now believes he should quit his job because of that.
He is working at my workplace and now thinks that everybody compares us and that he will always be a step behind me..."not as bright, hardworking, loved or popular."
His parents died when he was around 22 and I dont think he ever got over it, he was convinced that they prefered his sister and that his father hated him.
He used to self harm at 16 and has never sought counciling.
How can I help him? I dont know what to do anymore as I always try to reasure him but it seems to have no effect...he asks me what he should do to feel better and I dont know what to say to him...
2007-10-08
20:17:08
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MARIA
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