Low self-esteem and no self confidence. How can I increase my confidence?
Question Posted Sunday February 19 2012, 5:12 am
I have a REALLY low self esteem, and absolutely no confidence and I don't know how to change that. I feel disgusted when I look in the mirror and I'm ashamed that others look at me. My smile is horrible, I need braces very bad but my dad won't take care of it. I constantly amnhiding my smile, covering my mouth every time I laugh, or looking down or away if possible. I'm skinny and don't have any boobs and I'm not up to societies standards and that bothers me greatly. I keep wishing I can change things about myself when I already know I can't. I just want to know if there's a way to increase my self confidence, or self esteem somehow
[ Answer this question ] Want to answer more questions in the Miscellaneous category? Maybe give some free advice about: Random Weirdos? UnbeautifulDiamond answered Sunday February 26 2012, 7:16 pm: For a long time i myself have struggled with a low self esteem. like you sometimes i have trouble looking in the mirror without just feeling repulsed and depressed. Hint at my name "Unbeautiful Diamond" but the thing about it is, no matter how "ugly" you feel... you're not. everyone is beautiful in their OWN way. And i've seen what society depicts as the "ugliest" girls with the depiction of the "hottest" guys. And it's normal to have a low self esteem. Just work on your image till you find what's right for you. Find something to do that you're passionate about that you do good so it makes you feel proud of yourself. Even try taking sexy pictures (FOR YOUR EYES ONLY) and keep them whenever your feeling low. i mean go all out. put on some makeup and do your hair crazy. And don't worry about boobs... some guys prefer flatter chest actuallly. [ UnbeautifulDiamond's advice column | Ask UnbeautifulDiamond A Question ]
KatieDurec answered Sunday February 19 2012, 3:43 pm: Baby. Don't feel that way about yourself. I'm 14 , I think I'm soo ugly and stupid and don't belong here. My dad died when I was 5 .. ever since I've been down and cry myself to sleep. Evertime someone says something negative I want to cry. It can be the littlest thing in the world but I wanna be perfect and feel loved and smart again. I have NO boobs at all. Im a 34A stll. The only person that makes me feel better about myself is my boyfriend Justin. He's the only person that's been there for me. I cut myself & over dosed but he's still here. You have to find someone who will be there for you and respect you for you. Dont feel down cause there will always be at least one person there. <3 [ KatieDurec's advice column | Ask KatieDurec A Question ]
Melly7 answered Sunday February 19 2012, 12:20 pm: u don't want your life to depend on what society thinks because even if people like you you still might not love yourself. In my opinion you should care about who you are more than what you look like. Work on finding yourself and then worry about other things. Once you know who you are you should feel more comfortable and not care what others think. Good luck! I hope this helps [ Melly7's advice column | Ask Melly7 A Question ]
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