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"Well... do you? Physically, mentally, emotionally, anywhichway-ally. Do you actually like you?" Nope. C | |||
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"Well... do you? Physically, mentally, emotionally, anywhichway-ally. Do you actually like you?" Yes I think I'm fucking amazing... Unfortunately everyone else thinks I'm a cunt.. ![]() | |||
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"Well... do you? Physically, mentally, emotionally, anywhichway-ally. Do you actually like you?" I used to really not like myself, but as I've gotten older I've grown to like me. Age has increased my Jean size though, that's probably the only thing I don't like now. Mr | |||
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"Well... do you? Physically, mentally, emotionally, anywhichway-ally. Do you actually like you?" Phsyicallllly - nah Mentally - I'm awesome Emotionally - I'm dead inside, so yeah. I'd give me a ![]() | |||
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"Well... do you? Physically, mentally, emotionally, anywhichway-ally. Do you actually like you? Phsyicallllly - nah Mentally - I'm awesome Emotionally - I'm dead inside, so yeah. I'd give me a ![]() I spelt physically wrong. | |||
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"yep i certainly do like myself why not,," Just curious. I love that certainty Dave! | |||
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"I (Beau) have a tendency to beat myself up over things I have done in the past and don’t think I deserve good things. I never understand why Arrow is with me. However when I do find clarity and step outside a little I can tell I am not a bad person. Just doesn’t happen as often as I would like " Snap. Although not the part involving your lady ![]() | |||
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"I love myself more than I hate myself, but sometimes I do hate myself. I can very narcissistic in terms of staring at myself in a mirror and literally getting off on myself. But I (like all) have those issues that haunt me... for me much of it evolves around issues with confidence and how I interact with other people (I am shit at it). So I guess physically I am fairly happy with myself Emotionally/mentally I am wavering " Thank you for sharing. Are you more confident online maybe? | |||
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"Rarely if I’m honest. Most of the time I find myself absolutely ridiculous and not in a cute funny way either. " I didn't expect to read that from you. Thank you for being open | |||
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"I did until I became single and started on dating apps. Now I am lonely and have a limited self esteem. " Apps destroy everyone. I just wish I knew the answer. I'm sorry to read that. | |||
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"I like myself now but didn't used to... its took some work but I got there ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() This has made me smile Mrs. He is pretty funny to be fair... ![]() | |||
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"Rarely if I’m honest. Most of the time I find myself absolutely ridiculous and not in a cute funny way either. " You look pretty awesome from here ![]() ![]() | |||
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"Years ago I would have said no, not at all. As I've got older and realised that all the things I thought mattered don't - yeah I'm alright actually." I think you're alright too actually | |||
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"Not particularly and I can't say I ever have " Do you think you can or will? | |||
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"I (Beau) have a tendency to beat myself up over things I have done in the past and don’t think I deserve good things. I never understand why Arrow is with me. However when I do find clarity and step outside a little I can tell I am not a bad person. Just doesn’t happen as often as I would like " A bit of give and take then? That sounds balanced ![]() | |||
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"Well... do you? Physically, mentally, emotionally, anywhichway-ally. Do you actually like you? Phsyicallllly - nah Mentally - I'm awesome Emotionally - I'm dead inside, so yeah. I'd give me a ![]() You really did. Spectacularly in fact. And you're alright. Gob on it, quite bright. Decent arse. ![]() | |||
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"Face and hair looks like shit so no to that. Think I’m in half decent shape from neck down for ages but for all I’m not content with build (purely as want to be bigger) I don’t dislike it " What about mentally and emotionally? | |||
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"Not really, no ![]() Do you think you can or will? Have you ever? | |||
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"As a person absolutely, even if I do my own head in occasionally. Not quite there with how I look but I'm progressively getting there slowly. " Do you do tell yourself off as well? Out loud? Where people can hear? | |||
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"I love myself more than I hate myself, but sometimes I do hate myself. I can very narcissistic in terms of staring at myself in a mirror and literally getting off on myself. But I (like all) have those issues that haunt me... for me much of it evolves around issues with confidence and how I interact with other people (I am shit at it). So I guess physically I am fairly happy with myself Emotionally/mentally I am wavering Thank you for sharing. Are you more confident online maybe? " Very much so, it's easy to be confident through a screen. I think for me the biggest issue is going up to people and talking to them. If someone comes and chats to me everything is fine, but instigating conversation with strangers is something I still can't get right | |||
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"Well... do you? Physically, mentally, emotionally, anywhichway-ally. Do you actually like you? I used to really not like myself, but as I've gotten older I've grown to like me. Age has increased my Jean size though, that's probably the only thing I don't like now. Mr" I like that you've started to like you. Because I've always thought you were cool | |||
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"Well... do you? Physically, mentally, emotionally, anywhichway-ally. Do you actually like you? Yes I think I'm fucking amazing... Unfortunately everyone else thinks I'm a cunt.. ![]() I mean... *everyone* else? | |||
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"Well... do you? Physically, mentally, emotionally, anywhichway-ally. Do you actually like you? Nope. C" Have you liked you? Do you think you can? | |||
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"Not my face The rest of my I'm okay with. A few little things in my personality/mental side I'd change But I do like the person that I am. Overall I like me. " I like that you like you. I like you too | |||
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"Years ago I would have said no, not at all. As I've got older and realised that all the things I thought mattered don't - yeah I'm alright actually. I think you're alright too actually" You've said that before, you nutter, must be something up with you ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | |||
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"Yes… I have no choice but to. Do others like me? I hope so x Do you like you posh? " There is always a choice. But I like that you like you. I think others do too. I do. As the person that posed the question... I reserve the right yo not answer it fully yet. But no. | |||
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"Wow deep question Honest answer. Part of me sometimes. All of me occasionally. I do however believe if you can’t like yourself it’s very hard to allow someone else to " I go deep occasionally... I'm glad to read that. And I agree with the last part. | |||
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"Face and hair looks like shit so no to that. Think I’m in half decent shape from neck down for ages but for all I’m not content with build (purely as want to be bigger) I don’t dislike it What about mentally and emotionally?" At times I detest myself in that regard mostly due to my failure to keep my family together and the result of that me not living with my daughter any more it’s getting better but I still beat myself up a lot mainly the days after she goes back to her mams but I always angry at self for this I got over the ex leaving but this taking a lot longer | |||
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"Yes if you don't like yourself then how do you expect others to like you?" You don't, and are often bemused when they do. | |||
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"[Removed by poster at 18/07/23 20:42:12]" Obviously I'm amazing in every way ( apart from spell checking the above) ![]() ![]() | |||
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"Yes if you don't like yourself then how do you expect others to like you? You don't, and are often bemused when they do." Hmmm fair point | |||
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"Not really, no ![]() I am trying, although not terribly hard. I think I always had doubts but that changed to become a rather more intense feeling of seeing myself as a disappointment and failure ![]() | |||
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"Well... do you? Physically, mentally, emotionally, anywhichway-ally. Do you actually like you?" Uh, deep question here. I used to not like myself at all, physically and mentally. Therapy and life experiences helped me to get out of my insecurities and accept myself for the flaming trainwreck I am. Mostly. Still hate my eyes, bloody things could function properly instead of requiring lenses. | |||
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"I love myself, every morning when I wake up, I look in the mirror and say to myself. Wow you get better looking every day, can't wait till tomorrow ![]() ![]() | |||
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"As a person absolutely, even if I do my own head in occasionally. Not quite there with how I look but I'm progressively getting there slowly. Do you do tell yourself off as well? Out loud? Where people can hear?" All the time. Luckily work and my mates are used to it ![]() | |||
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"In general yes, I’d be friends with me. I have off days though, like today. ![]() And when you've had a few ![]() ![]() | |||
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"Yes I do very much. I’m not everyone’s cup of tea. And I like that too ![]() I’d drink you. | |||
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"Well... do you? Physically, mentally, emotionally, anywhichway-ally. Do you actually like you?" Kinda, no, yes….probably. ![]() | |||
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"Yes I do very much. I’m not everyone’s cup of tea. And I like that too ![]() Watch out… I’m a bit hot ![]() | |||
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"Well... do you? Physically, mentally, emotionally, anywhichway-ally. Do you actually like you?" No, I'm a fucking prick. I like the other 2 me's though. | |||
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"Well... do you? Physically, mentally, emotionally, anywhichway-ally. Do you actually like you?" Yup...I am a once only model of me..l realise and accept that l'm not everyone's type , either here or in the real World and that's fine too but yup lm so happy that l'm the person l am , of course it wasn't always this way others played their role in my life too ..not anymore... | |||
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"Yes I do very much. I’m not everyone’s cup of tea. And I like that too ![]() ![]() I know. I know ![]() | |||
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"Nooooooo ![]() You don't? That's an odd emoji to choose for a no. | |||
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"No, although I do fight feeling like that. " I love that song that’s like ‘i can’t fight this feeling anymore’ or something. The people of the forum will know it, it’s an old one | |||
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"No, although I do fight feeling like that. I love that song that’s like ‘i can’t fight this feeling anymore’ or something. The people of the forum will know it, it’s an old one" https://g.co/kgs/KMLVQv | |||
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"No, although I do fight feeling like that. I love that song that’s like ‘i can’t fight this feeling anymore’ or something. The people of the forum will know it, it’s an old one https://g.co/kgs/KMLVQv" See. Old. | |||
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"No, although I do fight feeling like that. I love that song that’s like ‘i can’t fight this feeling anymore’ or something. The people of the forum will know it, it’s an old one https://g.co/kgs/KMLVQv" ![]() | |||
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"I don’t know about like, but I made peace with myself some years ago. It was either that or death, which kind of focused my attention on the issue. These days I don’t really dwell too much on myself. It’s hard to be kind and thoughtful to others when you spend all your time wrapped up in yourself. Relationships suffer. And I have so many reasons to appreciate those around me, I’m just too busy being a dad and a husband and chasing creative projects to be navel gazing. What about you OP? How do you feel about yourself? " I think you're right, if you spend all your time wrapped in yourself then yes, relationships do suffer. But people are always saying that one should practise self care and not always be concentrating on others, so where is the line? I can dislike myself and just ignore myself as much as possible. Not practise self care, and yet care for and be kind to those around me, some of whom get frustrated and hurt by the lack of care nd thought I show myself. Effectively I actually self harm by not liking myself, because i neglect me. I'm glad you have found peace and joy, and reasons to be happy and present. | |||
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"Not particularly... Emotionally broken but honest Physically not keen but fit enough Mentally. I'm just working on it. " I think working on yourself shows a desire to like yourself. That's something to hold on to. I like you ![]() | |||
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"Oh yeah I'm brilliant... honestly, an all round good egg and funny, caring, empathic, supportive, I'm ace!! ![]() Humble too ![]() | |||
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"I suppose I’m not that bad, I could get along with me although I can be a bit flaky ![]() You always seem rather lovely to me. And I hope you can turn that one into a resounding yes soon. | |||
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"Most of me yes but there are aspects I'm not comfortable with. Wish I was more confident and less doubtful is just one. Is it too late to change... Hmm ![]() I don't think it is ever too late. Sometimes it is too much effort though. And I don't mean that negatively. I just mean that changing the way you think about yourself is work. And sometimes we just dont have that work in us. | |||
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"Yes I’m Happy with what I’ve got… Im not always totally good with my fitness but then who is? X Over all I’m happy., " That's all you can ask of yourself really. | |||
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"I love myself more than I hate myself, but sometimes I do hate myself. I can very narcissistic in terms of staring at myself in a mirror and literally getting off on myself. But I (like all) have those issues that haunt me... for me much of it evolves around issues with confidence and how I interact with other people (I am shit at it). So I guess physically I am fairly happy with myself Emotionally/mentally I am wavering Thank you for sharing. Are you more confident online maybe? Very much so, it's easy to be confident through a screen. I think for me the biggest issue is going up to people and talking to them. If someone comes and chats to me everything is fine, but instigating conversation with strangers is something I still can't get right " It takes a lot when you haven't always done it. For me, I have to put the Posh armour on... she is the exaggerated version of the things I wish that I could be more of... and I'm a major introvert who has ridiculous anxiety. That's the only way I can handle social situations. And by social I mean anything involving outside my front door. | |||
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"I like who I am. I like my personality, I like my big soft romantic heart, I like my mind when it's full of wonder, curiosity and mischief. (I like getting to indulge my sexy imagination too.) I also like my kind and caring nature. I like my strength and resilience and I like how passionate I am when it comes to my beliefs and my personal values. I even like my sense of humour and those moments when I say something hilarious /awkward or downright filthy without even meaning to! I'm not a fan of how I look or my overthinking or my inability to always be sensible! In general I'm lovely and I do like me. " I love this. The joy you exude is evident even through the internet! | |||
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"No, although I do fight feeling like that. I love that song that’s like ‘i can’t fight this feeling anymore’ or something. The people of the forum will know it, it’s an old one https://g.co/kgs/KMLVQv See. Old. " ^^ old man ![]() ![]() | |||
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"Mostly yes. I'm proud of the job I did as a mum and the relationship I have with my kids. I think I'm a good person on the whole and I like my brain. Don't like bits of my body and its annoying that my memory isn't what it was. " I can relate to the memory issue, big time. I like that you like most of you. You should. You rock ![]() | |||
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"I'm not my biggest fan, and I somewhat endure my own existence, but other people seem to like me. Idiots the lot of them." I could have written most of that. Do you feel settled in that feeling? | |||
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"I'm finally getting to a place of peace with myself. It took 38 years to work out what was wrong and why I was never really, truly, happy. Now I know and am taking steps to fix it, I do like being me!" That's beautiful. I love that for you! And you always seem so bright and happy as well | |||
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"I have full confidence in myself. I love myself it sounds self centered but I achieved what I set out to do in life." I absolutely disagree. It doesn't sound self centred. It sounds beautiful. And you should love yourself. That's brilliant! | |||
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"No, although I do fight feeling like that. I love that song that’s like ‘i can’t fight this feeling anymore’ or something. The people of the forum will know it, it’s an old one https://g.co/kgs/KMLVQv See. Old. " Cheeky [redacted] ![]() | |||
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"Face and hair looks like shit so no to that. Think I’m in half decent shape from neck down for ages but for all I’m not content with build (purely as want to be bigger) I don’t dislike it What about mentally and emotionally? At times I detest myself in that regard mostly due to my failure to keep my family together and the result of that me not living with my daughter any more it’s getting better but I still beat myself up a lot mainly the days after she goes back to her mams but I always angry at self for this I got over the ex leaving but this taking a lot longer " You will get there. And all you can do is make sure your daughter feels loved and cared for at all times. You don't have to live with her to live in her heart. Nor she you. | |||
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"Well... do you? Physically, mentally, emotionally, anywhichway-ally. Do you actually like you?" Oh wow! Erm, overall I think my good bits outweigh my bad bits. I wish I was cooler, calmer, slimmer But I will support good people all the way. I hate injustice and bullying and will support victims of either to the best of my ability and I care about justice. And I do have a good sense of humour ![]() | |||
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"No, although I do fight feeling like that. I love that song that’s like ‘i can’t fight this feeling anymore’ or something. The people of the forum will know it, it’s an old one https://g.co/kgs/KMLVQv See. Old. ^^ old man ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | |||
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"Personality wise I like myself, people tend to really like me and care about me, so I must be doing something right in that respect. Physically I really don't like myself, the inner me came in damaged/broken packaging. Mentally I'm a bit on the fence with, I'm extremely empathetic which I know is a good thing for other people but it can take it's toll on me if they lean on me too much, empathy is both a blessing and a curse. " It is at that. Learning to just stop is an important lesson when you have empathy. And knowing when your vessel is empty. You can't pour if it is empty. | |||
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"No, although I do fight feeling like that. I love that song that’s like ‘i can’t fight this feeling anymore’ or something. The people of the forum will know it, it’s an old one https://g.co/kgs/KMLVQv See. Old. Cheeky [redacted] ![]() ![]() | |||
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"Not particularly right now. I should really change that." I can tell you what I like about you ![]() | |||
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"I like most of me. I'm content with my body, personality, intellect, emotions etc. All except that really critical part of my inner voice that is forever exasperated and frustrated with various things I do or don't do. I don't like it and it doesn't like me. Nell" I think your deep inner voice is a meanie. Because you could just be content and happy without it spitting venom. It's wrong, by the way. | |||
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"Well... do you? Physically, mentally, emotionally, anywhichway-ally. Do you actually like you? Yes I think I'm fucking amazing... Unfortunately everyone else thinks I'm a cunt.. ![]() I doubt you are. I bet you are a right good laugh to be out with xxx | |||
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"Not particularly right now. I should really change that. I can tell you what I like about you ![]() Aww hello little pickle ![]() | |||
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"I love me ![]() ![]() I loved reading this, especially the part about appreciating yourself the way others do. That's a beautiful thing, there's people I love: if I had a magic wand I'd wish that upon. ![]() | |||
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"Yes - I’ve done ok and i try to make the world a bit better when i go to bed than it was when i woke up. Fun, a good deed here or there or just asking how someone is.. and meaning it. ![]() I love that. You rock. Leaving the world a little brighter. That's always my aim for a day as well. | |||
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"Not particularly right now. I should really change that. I can tell you what I like about you ![]() ![]() SG, I want you to come to London ![]() | |||
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"I wish I was more confident in myself ![]() ![]() I don't know if you're being serious or not ![]() | |||
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"Not particularly right now. I should really change that. I can tell you what I like about you ![]() ![]() ![]() Oh you do?? I’ll have to try and do that sometime ![]() | |||
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"I want to. But the voices in my head tell me every day to focus on the negatives and the evidence of people not liking me rather than the positives. My anxiety leaves me in tears sometimes. But I’m getting so much better with therapy. " Those voices, Pickle. I live with those voices all the time. One piece of advice about them. You can't mute them forever. But you can turn the volume down for good. And turn the volume up on the good stuff. I know you can. People have proved that to me, they've done it. And you're still positive enough that you can believe me. Don't be me. 20 years ago, even 10, I probably could have found the volume control. You can. | |||
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"Yes if you don't like yourself then how do you expect others to like you?" You don't. I don't expect anyone to like me. Confuses the heck outta me. I'd never wish the feeling on anyone, and I'm so happy when people don't understand it, because it means they've not felt it. But they don't understand. I'm glad you don't get it. You're lovely and I love that you like you. | |||
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"I'm a nice person. Hard working, loving, silly, etc. Don't especially like how I look or the image of myself in a wheelchair but hey-ho. I am me. " You are a nice person. And nice doesn't cover it. You're so special to me. | |||
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"Mostly " Mostly is a big thing. That's great! | |||
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"On any given I swing between liking myself, to having no self-worth, self-esteem and viewing myself really badly " Try and stop the swing at liking yourself for a little longer each day. Baby steps. | |||
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"Face and hair looks like shit so no to that. Think I’m in half decent shape from neck down for ages but for all I’m not content with build (purely as want to be bigger) I don’t dislike it What about mentally and emotionally? At times I detest myself in that regard mostly due to my failure to keep my family together and the result of that me not living with my daughter any more it’s getting better but I still beat myself up a lot mainly the days after she goes back to her mams but I always angry at self for this I got over the ex leaving but this taking a lot longer You will get there. And all you can do is make sure your daughter feels loved and cared for at all times. You don't have to live with her to live in her heart. Nor she you." Thank you she is spending more time here lately and says she wants to move In once her rabbit dies. Her mam buys her things but expects her to occupy herself in her room which she thought was great at first but now starting to realise what’s really important where she gets time and attention here | |||
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" I'm a bit of a horror apparently. I go with the 80 / 20 principle in my life. Try to be 80% good and like myself for it - and then try and forgive the 20% that's a nightmare. x Jess" I think that's a great way to look at it. Although the fact you say apparently makes me feel as if people have said that about you. And that's not fair or kind. | |||
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"Well... do you? Physically, mentally, emotionally, anywhichway-ally. Do you actually like you?" Mostly yes I am a bit lazy and fearful of failure. It has held me back. Im scared of change. I am proud of my achievments but feel i should be doing more. I am kind and generous and a good friend. I am bit worried im a bit arrogant at times | |||
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"I'm a nice person. Hard working, loving, silly, etc. Don't especially like how I look or the image of myself in a wheelchair but hey-ho. I am me. You are a nice person. And nice doesn't cover it. You're so special to me." My dear lady, what a compliment. You are an absolute gem, a diamond and a total legend ![]() | |||
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"I don’t know about like, but I made peace with myself some years ago. It was either that or death, which kind of focused my attention on the issue. These days I don’t really dwell too much on myself. It’s hard to be kind and thoughtful to others when you spend all your time wrapped up in yourself. Relationships suffer. And I have so many reasons to appreciate those around me, I’m just too busy being a dad and a husband and chasing creative projects to be navel gazing. What about you OP? How do you feel about yourself? I think you're right, if you spend all your time wrapped in yourself then yes, relationships do suffer. But people are always saying that one should practise self care and not always be concentrating on others, so where is the line? I can dislike myself and just ignore myself as much as possible. Not practise self care, and yet care for and be kind to those around me, some of whom get frustrated and hurt by the lack of care nd thought I show myself. Effectively I actually self harm by not liking myself, because i neglect me. I'm glad you have found peace and joy, and reasons to be happy and present." This is something I’ve been thinking about just recently. I don’t have any specific or even general answers that are useful. I just know that ‘peace’ is a key concept for me. I am at peace with my flaws. I am confident that I’m a good person, that I mean well, that I am generous in spirit. I haven’t always made the right choices. I may even have hurt a couple of people along the way. But if I have, it was never intentional. I’m not a liar. I’m not a cheat. I’ve never fucked somebody over, acted maliciously or attempted to sabotage another person. I try to live lightly, love deeply those who are worth loving, and laugh often. This way, self care is as simple as having a nice sit down and a cup of tea, a few hours to read, or cycle or walk. It doesn’t have to be this grand endeavour to forge a new person or ‘correct’ any deficiencies. At least, not for me. Healthy food, exercise, being outside away from screens, good, consistent and regular sleep. Rest. Acceptance. Beyond that… I don’t really know what people mean by self care. | |||
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