How do I get over this?

[Anonymous]

So I am 24 and currently in college studying. When I was in school my brother was top of his class and I was good but not as good as him as I was more sporty but people just automatically labelled me the stupid one because I was not as smart as him. This is even though I was in all higher level subjects and even people in authority would tell me I was bright. I always hang around with brainy people too. But because I got that bullying in school about being the stupid one I just feel so insecure in my degree and feel I won't do well. How do I get over this insecurity?

[Oliverlogan263]

Hey luv, don't even worry about that stuff from school. What matters now is you're in uni doing your thing and that takes brains no matter what anyone says. Comparing yourself to your bro ain't fair cause yous are different people. So he was a nerd, big deal. Doesn't make you less smart. Sounds like teachers knew you had it too. Bullying sucks but shows more about them losers than you. You got this far already so obviously you ain't no dummy. Just focus on your work, you deserve to be there same as anyone. Prove the haters wrong by doin well, that's the best revenge. Who cares what people from way back thought. Show yourself you got what it takes. You'll do great if you believe in yourself, cause I believe in you!

[Luckycharms12]

Believe in yourself clearly you and your brother are two different people. You are you all you can ever do is your best. And whatever the results come that's perfectly fine. Sound like you are smart girl don't listen to people or if you do use it as motivation to prove every single person wrong

[HollyK21]

Therapy. You could totally work on it yourself but a little help never hurts.

[ThrillSeeker01]

I was bullied too. I know how you feel. You need to tell yourself that you're a good person. Because you are.