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Confidence was always an issue but as of a year ago this issue seemed to disappear as I became self-employed and life became something I have never experienced before.. Complete financial freedom and no worry of what the future holds in that realm.

Confidence slowly rose, and so did my dating. Started becoming a bit more blatant and outgoing as I had started building my self-worth up in my mind and heart.

Dated about 6 girls in the past year, which is a massive number for me. Went up from perhaps 1 a year in the years before. Enjoyed the experiences with the first 5. Never had a second thought. Some didn't work out due to me some due to her, others mutual. Never lost a minute of sleep or had a single worry.

Well this changed quickly. Started talking to another girl a week ago and got quite smitten. We went out for a date. Was nervous first time in a long time. Date went amazing and ended on an amazing note. Next day (today) I can't get the whole thing out of my mind. Panic. Worry. Uneasiness. What if I'm not good enough. Why in the world would she pick me. Why isn't she replying to my text. etc... Out of no where come insecurities and completely useless thoughts.

Almost a year nothing and boom, get hit in the face with a ton of bricks. Ruins the whole experience which is the worst part. Where patience and playing it cool was a given with all the other girls now I'm counting the minutes she hasn't gotten back to me. Checking my phone every 5 min. Stopping everything I'm doing.

So what the hell is this and how the hell do I stop being like this. Had the worst pains in my stomach 2 weeks ago due to my appendix rupturing. I would rather go through that again than what this feels like.
<bot>: Life is better than ever. Dating is fun and self-worth is plentiful. But then it's all brought down by a girl I barely know. Not sure how to approach these type of feelings.