Why do I always feel so bad? And unattractive

Recovery
#1

Why do I always feel so bad? And unattractive … I wish I had confidence in myself :sob:

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#2

I've been in your shoes. Do you need to forgive yourself for something? I think that's where it starts.

#3

It’s a work in progress lol

#4

Girl. I relate. Most days, I avoid mirrors. I think it’s so hard for so many of us to see our own beauty, especially when our society has such insane standards. Just seeing your picture, you have gorgeous features! :yellow_heart:

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#5

Y'all are looking in the wrong mirrors because I see the most beautiful women in the universe. :heart::pray::blush:

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#6

It really is. Start telling yourself what you love about you!

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#7

The terrible things we tell ourselves :man_facepalming:. I’m definitely guilty of negative and insecure feelings myself. Most of us are. The truth is we are all good enough just the way we are. We don’t have to be beautiful, tall, rich, brilliant, etc. Some of us have some of these outside things, and you know what…we are not beautiful enough, or tall enough, or rich enough. There’s always somebody who has more. We need to learn to be comfortable in our own skin, and not be constantly measuring ourselves to some stupid societal standard, or are own ridiculous expectations. You are enough just the way you are. Learn to accept and love yourself. I’m trying to do the same. I’m tired of feeling like I’m missing something. Hope you feel better :pray::peace_symbol:

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#8

First off let me say I think you are beautiful. But secondly let me say it doesn’t matter what I or anyone else thinks, because it’s about “self” confidence. I’ve struggled with the same thing, but about personality more than my looks. Sobriety has allowed me to detach my drunk thoughts of me, from my sober thoughts of me. It’s an everyday struggle, but as things get better in your life during sobriety, you will start to see all of the wonderful things about you. And all doubt and self destruction will fade away. I wish you the best on your journey. Thanks for your openness in this share.

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#9

Thank you :blush: you are beautiful yourself too inside and out!

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#10

I don't see unattractive in your pictures!

#11

What is what feature about yourself that you do like or love? (This is from a lesson in self-love I read earlier). If you can’t find yourself to say “I love ___ part of me”, you can “like” them or go deeper and like you legs cause they allow you to walk and your hands cause they allow you to draw, etc

#12

This is all part of a journal prompt