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Hi Doctor,

I'm a humanist by nature. I used to feel very peaceful and sort of detached from people, but I loved and cared about everyone very much. Since I was recently betrayed, I feel angry and not peaceful.  I can't let these feelings go. I also feel worthless and sad sometimes. I feel like any new friends I make will not care about me and will take advantage of and betray me.  That is how I am usually treated. Does it sound like there is something wrong with me?

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