Low Self Esteem

[Willow Tree]

Does anyone else out there have really low self esteem and low confidence? I think im really disgustingly ugly and hate looking in the mirror. When walking in the street with my friends, they always get looked at by men, cos they're really pretty, whereas im the ugly one. I even think i cant get a job cos im so ugly.

So, does anyone else feel like this?

[Willow Tree]

Thanks shoebydoeby :)

[carmelbaby]

Hey I kno how u feel i fell da same way as u do n i thnk it is cos of da way i look and just my body.. Dnt feel bad i am there for u..

[lhaigh]

Hi Willow,
I feel exactly the same way too. I just turned 21 and for as long as I can remember Ive always really hated myself. I was the fat ugly kid in class and was bullied all the way through school. And nothings changed really I still get teased and called names when Im out in town in the evening - even walking down the street. Thats why I dont like going out anymore. I walk along the street with my head down as I dont want people to notice me or look at me. If they look at me I feel as though I know exactly what they are thinking and saying about me. Ive always hated the way I look and in general just feel worthless. I think that a counsellor really is the best way forward Ive tried anti depressants and self help books on Cognitive Behaivoural Therapy but I think to really get a result you need to see a professional. Its something Ive always really wanted to do but Im too embarassed to admit to anyone how Im feeling - my partner knows how I feel but I dont talk to him about it as it upsets me and I think if he knew the full extent of how I was feeling maybe it would scare him off. I just try and put a brave face on it. Grin and bear it as they say!!

I wish you all the best and luck for the future

xxx