Do you love yourself enough?
By Chrissy
@Java09 (3075)
United States
March 7, 2010 4:32pm CST
I ask this because some people have a negative out look for themself.there are people who don't like the way they look.I go through this time to time.When I'm in my negative state of mind,I don't feel happy with my appearance.I've been feeling better because now the weather feels like I can go outside.Winter seems to effect my mood.Sunshine is good for depression.How do you feel about yourself?
6 responses
@mummy2jake (399)
• Australia
7 Mar 10
I don't love myself right now & with 3 boys its really bugging me because I should be setting a good exmple for them. For my size having had 3 children close together-22months apart each birth I should love how I look but although my size is good I hate the lumps & bumps 3 pregnancies has left behind. I've bought the wii fit plus to get my heart pumping abit to try & tone up abit-which our 2 eldest quite enjoy doing with me, have bought myself some nice body wash making sure I take the time for myself to relax some evenings to do my beading(my relaxant) I want my children growing up seeing a confident beautiful mother & the only person to change that is myself.
@sweet_jette (168)
• Philippines
7 Mar 10
My mom might be feeling the same way towards herself. I don't want to see her sad because of this reason. The truth is, I began encouraging her to use beauty products, slimming products, and I began to see her glow again.
Before she was too embarrassed to try, but now I see her like herself more. I love her the way she is now. But I know it makes her happy knowing that we acknowledge her wanting to change.
So mummy2jake, don't worry. See the beautiful person in you. :)
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@sweet_jette (168)
• Philippines
7 Mar 10
Frankly speaking, no - that was before. I hated myself. I hated my appearance. I hated a lot about myself. I have depression and anxiety. But no reason for me to keep looking down at myself.
I keep trying to find reasons to like myself. As for example, when I do great at work, it makes me feel great as well. When I help others, I begin to appreciate my existence more. I want to love myself enough. I want to realize that my life is not a waste. It is so tiring when you are negative about yourself, and I just knew, I only have myself.
I realized that when we love ourselves, it is reflected with our appearance. The way we handle ourselves gives a kick to our confidence.
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@CarmenA (127)
• United States
7 Mar 10
I do love myself but I know it's not enough and not as much as I used to. Maybe it's because I don't feel that I'm doing anything ammendable in my life right now, my bf makes me feel sad a lot, I can't get out and do anything in this big city by myself so I sit inside a lot..I'm too young to be feeling this way. I've made a lot of mistakes though and I regret that I've hurt myself mentally, emotionally, and physically though this. It is hard to forgive myself sometimes even though I ask God for help.. And I don't love the way I look right now..ugh! But I do love myself.. gosh darn it.
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@Mrphc30 (36)
• Mexico
8 Mar 10
i have had a lot of problems with my self-esteem, but when you realize what you have been doing wrong you get a better self-esteen than those of who have never been in a bad situation, having mistakes is learning, do u think i'm right guys?
