How do I stop feeling bad over a stupid thing?

Question

Ugh. I was having some trouble with my cellphone and made various trips back and forth to the store. I ended up switching my phone because the battery was defective. Then my sister scratched the brand new phone. The scratches were small, but I couldn't get over it (which is weird because I normally get over it in a day). I ended up switching the scratched phone for a new one (I had a 30 day return thing). And now I feel stupid. I can't get the feeling out of my head. Even while I was on vacation I felt stupid. I've been thinking like this for two weeks and it barely relates to the phone anymore. I feel irrational, and I don't want to be. Something I was supposed to enjoy is now bothering the c**p out of me! Please help. Part of the negative thoughts I'm experiencing is coming from my friends and family calling me weird for doing such an irrational thing. It's hard to explain...

Answer 1

That's called a conscience my dear.

Answer 2

Why would it be irrational? You just got a new phone & you simply don't want it all scratched up. I don't think it's weird at all.

Answer 3

You know what, I totally understand. I had trouble with my cellphone for weeks and took it to get fixed, it finally got replaced and when I got it back there was a scratch on it and i wanted to take it back so bad. i guess it was more so the phone not working for so long that I just wanted it to be perfect. Its ok to be detailed oriented. You just know that your actions are not like you and wondering where "the a*****e" side came from. its alright.

Answer 4

Boy, you must be really irritated.  Why is this in "relationships" ??

Answer 5

Why would you be irritated about getting a new phone? that is so RETARDED. you should be happy. enjoy your new d**n phone. its not like your phone was a living thing. get over it  

Answer 6

Uhhmm....

What does it matter if you got a new phone? That makes no difference. If it was scratched, then you had a justifiable reason to trade it in, especially since it was under a warrantee. Seriously, let it go.

And I agree...why is this in the relationships category?

Answer 7

Perhaps it was because you finally got a brand-new phone that actually worked, and then your sister came along and scratched it up - be it intentional or unintentional, going to the trouble of getting something that finally works and then having it damaged(scratched) by someone can definitely be annoying, and it is all right to be annoyed.  Even though the damage was small, you do have a right to feel annoyed, and there's no real reason to feel stupid for having that sort of emotion; your family and friends may think it weird, but just try to get through it and eventually you'll live it down.  Keep in mind that you do have the right to feel emotions - even negative ones - over things both large, and small, and things will work out for you.  Best of luck to you, and I hope you feel better soon!

~ Beyond Birthday.