At what age did you stop caring about what people thought of you?
403651
i don't think you ever stop caring...at least the people close to you
568339
I think the problem is you're worrying about what people think about you too much. Of course people form their own opinions of you! You do the same with them. It's all part of life.
567339
A (1), Life is to short for me to worry about what other people think of me
953881
I do believe that society as a whole is on a decline, we are self destructive by nature. You really do seem like a good person, but people who don't share your views on major issues such as politics,religion etc....can be very vicious and mean.  It seems they are threatened in a way by opposition and that's why they are lashing out at you instead of having a common respect for your individual opinion. Please don't take it personally, they don't know you. Focus on all the positive things said by those who do, besides if you know in your heart that your a good person then it should not matter what other people think (I know it's easier said than done). I'm a sensitive person too and you'll agree when I say it's a blessing and a curse as well. I've had to harden my heart to some things and keep it soft towards things that really matter. Keep your chin up and try not to let anyone upset you, Take Care.
1034056
i think everyone goes through that stage but usually when they're younger and only for awhile, you know? just try and remember that the world never revolves around a single person. psychologically, we are prone to think everyone is always focused on us, but in reality people have their own lives to worry about. do you constantly make fun of other ppl in your head? probably not. you have other stuff to do. so it's the same w/ other people. other things are more important to them. if this doesn't get better for you though, i would seek a professional. this sounds like a very consuming problem. good luck :)
1006610
i know the feeling well, i think its because ur going through so many changes at that age that some things just seems 2 stay with u.unfortunately u were bullied and thats what u remember the most.\ni know its easier said than done but try and move on. ur not the same person now as u were then, for a start ur older and i would say definitely much wiser! if only they could c u now!\ntalk about it if it helps, a best friend helps. good luck.  :)
1046743
Sounds like deep seated feelings of inadequacy... this usually passes with time... we all go through a phase in our adolescence when we doubt ourselves, self confidence comes with age and experience for most people. I myself had an epiphany while reading a book by a man named Richard Feynman, entitled "So what do you care what other people think?" and I just 'got over it'. When you stop caring what others think about you it is a very liberating feeling, you should look forward to it. Best of luck.
686631
When I was about 28, I started getting tired easily, I lost the shine of youth from my face and I saw the first white hair on my head. I had lots of problems at that time and I think it contributed to that, I am lucky though that I look young, but I do not feel so!
505014
i don't know how old you are, but it will get better with age.  i used to be like that too, but slowly it became easier for me to talk about things like that.
320993
You believe looking and feeling young is a bad thing but it isn't. You have tried to be around people closer to your age and you don't feel right. You try to change yourself to fit in but when you do it doesn't help.  You feel uncomfortable looking and feeling young but then you tend to look at people your own age and think they look and behave old. I think your thinking the reality of your life is you believe you don't fit in the age range you are suppose to fit in but that is a false belief. There are many people who are in their seventies and eighties who feel and look younger and do things younger people do. The difference is they accept and enjoy the way they feel and don't try to change themselves to fit in to what they think things should be. When you are around people your own age you are projecting how you feel on to them and wonder why your not like them or why there not more like you.  Everyone is different.Learn to accept the differences. Almost all my friends have children but me and when i am around them they talk mostly about their kids. I can't fully relate to them and sometimes feel left out of the conversations because of this. I use to think something was wrong with me because i didn't want children. I now realize that I can still be around them and enjoy there company and there stories. It is  a bit different but he rules of acceptance with yourself still apply. Be yourself. Be around people you enjoy despite the differences you see and accept yourself and others even if you think they are old and you feel and look young.
879317
ignore them.  you made certain choices in your life, as we all do, and as a result people perceive you in a certain way.  now you're living your life in a different way, and those that are open-minded (read:  worth your time) will shift their perceptions accordingly.  those who are clinging to your past mistakes will eventually be cycled out as you meet and form relationships with people that respect you enough to pay attention to who you are and what you're doing NOW.  \n\nyou can't control what other people think of things you've done in the past, and you can't control how fast they let go of it.  efforts to 'change their minds' will only bring more attention to the past by making it the focus of your actions in the future.  what you CAN control is who you surround yourself with.  choose carefully.
530760
I am 74 and started a new career last year. They asked me how long I will be staying there and I said "at least till I am 80". I am charming. Don't know about the sexy but life is what you make it. I never feel my age and I work very hard at least 10 hours a day and I do go dancing with my grandson now and then. I had more fun in my life than my children. I feel bad about that. I went to dances with my mother when I was young and I had a blast. I did not know back then that you HAD to have THINGS. That made a big difference.
962084
Why do you care what people think? You are just looking for attention. People are going to say you're a lazy drop out & all sorts, why are you looking for that bad attention?
798641
Who cares what your friends think, im guessing by this question you must be about 14 years old. Do what makes you happy and forget everything else.
724529
Whenever you feel mature enough to take on responsibilities and tasks. When you arent immature anymore and find stupid things funny. Etc\n\nProbably around 16 or 17, depends on the person
252092
Yes. I have gone through it. People react different to it. It usually happens when people realize that they are not "young" anymore and inside they still feel young, but on the outside they are wrinkling up and truning grey. The outside appearance does not jive with inside feelings.
461751
I did when I was a kid, but now I'm 38 and know better. It doesn't get good 'till you hit 30. I think our idea of "old" tends to change the older we get.