As I heal, my coping mechanisms open up, and I start to see myself more clearly. Sometimes I might notice new aspects of myself that I don't always like.I wouldn't want to be as incomplete as my new insights tell me. I wouldn't want there to be anything from my past who’s consequences still feel painful and disturbing. When I find a broken piece, I might not want to accept it right away. I might even agonize and blame myself for still being so broken… I don’t like the I’ve been through. And I don't have to. There have been painful events in my life, and its course has sometimes been harmful ..read more

So I'm 22F , I have an unhealthy obsession about mourning the fact that I'm always single and I've never got any romantic attention from the opposite sex. I've been told it's because I don't love myself and don't see myself as worthy and it's kinda true. I always put people on a pedestal especially if I have a crush on someone and they never take interest in me as a result of me feeling awkward with myself, and not being confident, being unsure of myself, etc. So I'm not particularly ugly to begin with, I was never overweight, I'm not particularly pretty either, I have a recessed jaw which I ..read more

Me and my girlfriend have been together for 2 years. Long story short I didn't show her I loved her, causing her to hate herself and be insecure about everything. We are on the verge of breaking up rn and I just realised it. I hate myself for it and I'll never forgive me for what I've done To her. The damage is irreversible and I can't really do anything about it. I love her and I want the best for her, even if that means not talking to eachother again. I hate how selfish, ignorant and stupid I was. How can I learn to move myself after that??? submitted by /u/drip_johhnyjoestar [visit reddit ..read more

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I really would like to talk to a therapist as I am slowly driving myself crazy. I've been spending 4 hours a daydreaming of what my life could have been, and the funniest thing is that it is not too late for me to turn my life around and achieve my dreams as I am 18M. I've been talking to a friend of mine who was depressed around my age and he agrees with me. However the reason why I never went to a therapist is because compared to others around me who are/ were depressed, the reason why I am depressed pales in comparison to theirs. I feel down due to a multitude of factors but the main one's ..read more

I was thinking about celebrating recently and realized I don't really do it. Whether it is for something like a birthday, finally getting a car, or passing a test, I don't feel like I pay much attention. I want to show myself more gratitude and pride in my accomplishments. What ways do you celebrate for yourself? submitted by /u/Mauldun [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

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Feeling lost As the title states, I’m feeling lost in life. I’m (28M) searching for some sort of purpose in life, and I have no idea what it is that I’m good at. I went to university and graduated with a degree in Business Computing, I’ve worked in IT for the past 6 years and feel like I’ve learned very little as I find it hard to absorb information and don’t know if it interests me anymore. Problem is that I have no idea what I’m good at. My self esteem is on the floor right now, I’m short which has always been a massive insecurity to me, I find it hard to be confident in myself as I’m const ..read more

Hi. TW: negative. Rant. Might drain you :/ It feels weird sharing things as a stranger and a part of me is scared to have some comments that will make me feel even worse but I still want to give this a shot. I am in my early 20's and for as lkng as I remember I have had negative self esteem & self love. I am in therapy and have anxiety disorder (on meds too :--)) doing a bit better in terms of other things but my habit of comparing, being jealous and insecure just doesnt leave me. It is a constant topic with my therapist but with things happening, it always takes a back seat. I feel like ..read more