yes but I read her stuff a long time ago, 80's and 90's I think

what do you appreciate so much about her?

I appreciate her helpful affirmations and the idea that we can change our outlook and outcomes simply by the way we think. Most of us are stuck in loops of negative thought and therefore asking for negativity in our lives to continue. If we practice combatting these thoughts with positives, we can overcome our hardships. And it all begins with self love and allowing ourselves to accept the good things in life, because so many of us believe we don't deserve them.
May I ask, what did you think of the books? You said you read them, did they do anything positive for you?

I haven't read or heard of her, but am curious. I can't concentrate well enough to even listen to TV, although it is on all day, so reading even the simplest thing is out of the question for me at this time.

Does she give any advice as to how to change the negative things you think and feel towards yourself. The make a list of good things, or look in a mirror and say or think something positive don't work for me. I've tried to think in terms of treat/think about myself like I do others, still have nothing but self hatred.

I agree that many of us suffer greatly from this condition, but have not been able to make any progress. Does she write about how to get to a place where you can begin to think in positive ways towards yourself?

As usual, I babble and hope someone can decipher my question.

Don't worry about babble, I do it too :)
Well, she encourages mirror work and following negative thoughts with positive. You say this didn't work for you, how long and how often did you work at it?
It can be very discouraging because it is just that: work. We have to really give these practices a chance to become habit, just as the thoughts of self-hate have. I think about the years and years I have told myself "you're not good enough" or "you're worthless" and I know and realize that it will take time to accept that it's not true. It's is a true life change.
Please look on YouTube for Louise Hay "I can do it". It is a recording of the book read by the author.
If you have trouble focusing or concentrating, maybe put some headphones in and really make sure there are no distractions around you. Listen to it with an open mind, I used to think of things like this as "mumbo-jumbo", but then again what has the negative self talk done or me? Nothing. Nothing but hurt me.
Let me know what you think about it :)

I don't think of it as "mumbo-jumbo". I am always happy when someone finds a way out of this. This worthlessness has been with me since I was very young (I wasn't abused). I know no other way to see/think of myself. Can rationalize I may not be seeing a true pic of myself, but, I keep turning what I see in my head into reality. Will be starting counseling soon so she may have a different approach or be able to help me stick with it longer. I am also waiting for a badly needed med change so hopefully that will help with my concentration. Will lok/listen as soon as I can. Thanks for sharing the info.

Thank you for sharing your story. I know I can't truly relate to what you have exactly gone through, but I can tell you I have done the same thing, thought myself as totally worthless even as a young child. I'm really glad you're starting counseling, I've tried it in the past, but never stuck with it. I hope the new meds can help you! Will be thinking of you