Hi, I have quad cp, so I struggle with the same thing. I recently started counseling once a week to figure some stuff out. So far it has been helping.

I went through it. I had to get to a point where I didn't care anymore. People are going to stare sometimes. We cannot control what other people do. We also cannot allow stares from others to dictate how we view ourselves. I was VERY self-conscious throughout high school and undergrad. I don't know exactly when this happened but when I was in my mid-twenties I just stopped caring. And by not caring, I do not mean becoming oblivious to it. There is something quite demeaning about a person looking at you as if you're a specimen rather than a person. I had to learn to stop internalizing it. In other words, I had to learn to stop looking down on myself because of the unwanted stares.

I don't know how old you are but for me, it got somewhat easier with time. Children and teenagers (and sometimes adults, unfortunately!) can be immature. I am sorry to hear that you are getting bullied. I agree that counseling can be helpful. Sometimes there is a bigger issue behind low self-esteem. Prolonged bullying and abuse can affect a person in very distinct ways. If you can, find a counselor who has experience with bullying and abuse.

Hello everyone thank you for taking the time to reply. I really appreciate it. Jerraw81 I see what your saying I just find hard sometimes. Oh and I meant to say I use to get bullied when I was in grade school, I'm 22 by the way. I don't know why just recently depression has gotten to me because of the way people look at me. It seems ironic to me that it would hit me this late. However, I have been seeing a psychologist and she has really help with a lot, but I still can't seem to get over it for some reason.

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