i am 33 years old and was diagnosed about 4 months ago i have been told similar things by my therapist as well as read the testimonies of those in this forum i logically understand that the feeling isnt me but for some reason i am unable to let myself believe it emotionally i am currently on medication and i recognize  a difference in being able to control my obsessive thoughts and anxiety but i still struggle with getting things started due to the emotional walls and self shame i am working on it but have found that it is very difficult i was given the task of making a list of my personal strengths by my therapist about 2 months ago but every time i sit down and try i am unable to do so because of the constant self devaluing that goes on every time i think positively about myself i am also unable to take a compliment or any act of praise it makes me feel physically uncomfortable it also make me feel like the person giving the compliment or praise is just lying to me out of some sort of social politeness these are mental habits that i am working on but once again it is very difficult hopefully one day i can get to a point where i can honestly think positively about myself