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I often feel the same way. I have found that sitting around and analyzing my feelings only makes me feel worse. Often the feelings result from my body being chemically unbalanced, so I can't think them away. What helps is for me to get up and do something. I will clean or go for a walk. Do something active. It produces happy hormones. I will also write positive messages about myself on post its and put them all over my house, right beside my bed, on the bathroom mirror, fridge, etc. And read them each time I see them. At first I don't really believe the statements, like, I am confident. But, eventually, it starts to sink in and the more I read them, the more I feel they are true. Sometimes I call up my mama or bf or kids or whoever is special to me and I ask them to tell me why they love me. I write those things down and I read them every morning and every night. And the thing that helps most, I pray. Psalm 139 tells of jehovahs love for us and how he knew us before we were created and he knows our every thought. Its a huge help to remeber that no matter what, I am loved... as are you. He created us with a purpose in mind. He has plans for you. He made you exactly the way you are and its exactly who he wants u to be. No one else could be u. Embrace that.

I agree with holding tight. those all sound like great ideas!

I'd also add getting a hobby to keep your self busy. Hobbies can also make you feel good like you've accomplished something.

Collecting things is an easy hobby any one can do. collect rocks or stamps. Or even sea shells.

I also like to paint. Because I'm cheap I use tempura paints and old cardboard that I've saved. You don't even have to be good just have fun painting random things.