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NO self esteem

NeedAdvice2013
NeedAdvice2013
I haven't posted in a while....so...to update everyone:

I suffer from Chronic Depression, Acute Anxiety, and NO self esteem!!!

I take meds, am in therapy....but I believe people on this site relate much better!

I am male...and I ALWAYS compare myself to other men!!!! (Which leads to NO self esteem:( see...for years I tried hard to build muscles (worked out, took supplements, even did steroids--which turned out bad)...still I could NEVER attain "the look" I so desire:(

I have even tried to "end it all" twice due to this....I have struggled with this issue for ages now!!!!

Any advice?
Help?
Hope?
looney1
looney1
Why is your self esteem so tied up with how you look? This is a very slippery slope and a very shaky foundation to build on. Looks never last anyway. You probably need to explore other avenues to strengthen your inner self such as helping others, getting meaningful hobbies and pursuing self development and growth. Hopefully your counsellor will help you with this. Good luck
scg15223
scg15223
As you know I use to do the same thing but now I'm 44 and I truly DO NOT GIVE A SHIT anymore :) Don't get me wrong I still workout and eat right but the OCD bullshit I had trying to "look" perfect is long gone! Plus I'm on permanent dating vacation so no one is going to se me anyway! If someone doesn't like the way I look then stop f**king looking at me :) God bless my brother! Just remember we are all made in the image of God :)
akacountrygirl
akacountrygirl
Hi Need Advice. Haven't heard from you in a while.
First thing you need to do is write down some of the things you have done in your life.
Mine would read something like this:
Raised a son.
Graduated from college.
Had a fantastic carreer for 10+ yrs. and so on.

What would yours read? You can always send a message since you are on my friends list.

I can help you only so much and you have to do the rest of the work. I would like to see a photo of you if that is possible.