I've had a low opinion of myself for as long as i can remember. I've always hated myself and can never feel proud of my achievements no matter how big or small they are; im just "oh i did that: cool!" And be on my way.

How do I see myself as a human being worthy of love instead of a personification of human garbage?

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[–] 4 points 2 weeks ago

I dunno how quite to explain it, but for a long time I thought I needed to be nice to me, but it turns out I had it backwards -- it is the me that needs to be nice to the I. Like, my inner critic is off the rails again saying mean things, so he's obviously cranky. Maybe I need to take him on a walk, or make him a little snack, or put him down for a nap. It's okay, bud, I know you had a tough day yesterday and you're just saying that mean stuff cuz you're in pain, it's okay we'll get you tucked in. I know you don't mean that, I won't take it personally.

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