Question Posted Tuesday September 28 2010, 12:16 am
on the inside, i am an insecure person. people who really truly know me know that, many do not. i am constantly saying negative things about myself. people think that im doing it to get positive feedback and responses. to me, ive always put myself down since i can remember. the only reason i do it is because it makes me feel comfortable to point out my flaws before someone else has time to criticize them. how can i try to control myself from saying these things. its basically a reflex at this point. and i have been working on my insecurities over the years, and although they have dwindled, when it comes down to it, i am just a self conscious person at my core. basically, i just need some advice. how do i stop myself from criticizing myself openly? how can i ever really like myself? thanks
[ Answer this question ] Want to answer more questions in the Relationships category? Maybe give some free advice about: Friendship? kiran answered Wednesday September 29 2010, 8:19 pm: Well you just need to teach yourself not to say things like that. Do it for the sake of other people and for yourself.
There is one girl I know, she talks negatively about herself all the time. It can get really annoying because she isn't that bad. It can bring people down too. Just your attitude alone can bring people down and effect them so alot of people need to watch themselves.
I'm not saying you're annoying or anything, just making sure you know this before it gets to the point of too much.
Everybody is self conscious and has things about them they'd like to change or don't like. You just need to deal with them and accept that you're not perfect and no one else is. Just think to yourself the good things and just try to teach yourself to watch what you say. Good luck! [ kiran's advice column | Ask kiran A Question ]
nikz answered Wednesday September 29 2010, 12:32 pm: personally i think that this is just a phase that you are going through and with time it will pass but lets try and speed up the process start by getting a new haircut or try buying some new clothes put a little make up on this will help boost your confidence you know "look good feel good" or maybe you can tell your friends to help give you a mini make over just so that you can feel good about yourself trust me by looking good on the outside you will feel great on the inside and you will feel really confident [ nikz's advice column | Ask nikz A Question ]
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