Hi guys, I I'm in bad need for help. I have a really bad problem with seeking validation to the point that of the other person is having a bad reaction to me, I start questioning myself.

A little background about me. I always had some underlying problem of seeking validation but it wasn't always that much of a problem. However, I fell into depression for over a year and now I'm working to overcome it and have a overall better inner game.

Now about the validation thing, it kinda started when I would approach girls and their rejection would hurt so much that I'd low-key have physical reaction to it. Now I overcame that problem to some extent but now it's back. I'm writing this as I'm coming from a fight class and my partner(stranger) was kinda probably having a bad day, and even though I knew it I was basically questioning myself as if I was doing something wrong. I'm only writing this post, cuz I'm realising that this is kinda getting out of hand and I couldn't control my own thoughts.

Of you had this problem can you share how you overcame this. What actions you took to overcome this, books you read or anything tbh. Ik my this problem would again haunt me when I start approaching women again. I'm trying to let go of the bad habits I developed during depression and have positive habits, have a decent social life and be good with girls. Thanks for reading this far and for your advice.