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Everyone Hates Me and I Hate Myself

searchingforbalance
searchingforbalance

I hate myself, I really do. But the one thing I had a little hope for was that maybe other people thought I was okay. What I’ve learned is that this isn’t true. I reach out to my friends and they don’t reply. I reach out to my siblings and they don’t reply. My mom and dad are really upset with me and for a good reason. I let my teachers down, my church family down. If someone does try to reach out, they ask too many questions and I get scared/anxious. I just want someone to hold me...lol

radarblip
radarblip
may I ask how you feel like you've let everyone down? I am an anti-social individual with similar emotions, My neighbors wouldn't know it as I present myself with simple hello's and don't share my feelings or socialize with them. But I'd say I look normal on the outside. So I am just wondering because I myself am challenged with certain similarities in which I feel like. If you would like to share don't be scared, were all here for help
searchingforbalance
searchingforbalance
*UPDATE*
I’ve never updated a post and spun it around, but God really gave me hope tonight. A friend of mine reached out to me and we had maybe a 15 minute conversation - it was small but it meant so much to me and I keep replaying it in my head. Then another friend asked if I wanted to see her this week. It means so much to me that I’m crying, writing this.
eljins
eljins
why you hate yourself in the first place? I think you just need time to accept yourself no matter what..embrace your flaws and inperfections..even if you felt alone right now..believe it or not you are loved by God you just need to understand ehat you are goin through and be gentle with yourself no one is perfect anyway.. you are blessed!:) cheer up :)
foreverbeach11
foreverbeach11
I am so happy for you. You said that God gave you hope and I am happy for you. Maybe think about continuing to reach out to your friends. Please don't hate yourself. You are important and you have worth. Sometimes when people don't respond, sometimes they didn't get the message or maybe they are busy. I know sometimes people contact me and I am busy but then I forget to contact them back. Small things often mean the most and are the most enjoyable. Best wishes.
jannytheresa
jannytheresa
Happy for you too. Maybe reaching out to your parents and letting them know what you're going through would help? I find that people who are depressed are very hard on themselves. I often get the feel that I'm not liked either, but I don't know if it's true. Like radarblip I'm quiet but friendly. Sometimes I think people want me to be someone that I'm not. I do get lonely like you and just wish people would let me be who I am---even if I am quieter and more reserved. We are living in an extroverted world, so it's hard if you are an introvert.
So glad that you posted and had a positive experience with your friend