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How do I stop hating myself?

Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: May 4 10:17pm | Replies (26)

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@elanatree

This is selfish but I feel the same way too and it makes me feel more normal that someone else feels the same way. I take medication to sleep & my practitioner is malicious which is now increasing my insomnia and the self hate. It’s extremely hard to get new person. I know that an intelligent accepting practitioner would make me feel more comfortable but the idea that I need acceptance from the outside increases my feelings of weakness. I hope that opening up in this forum will help me, that someone can understand and offer some kindness. This practitioner knocked the wind out of me. It’s terrible to feel this way.

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Hi @elanatree, I'm glad you jumped into the discussion and encourage to read the previous posts and take some of the helpful remarks, support and strategies that might be helpful to you.

You're right that needing acceptance from others can leave one feeling empty. It's a never-ending quest. Acceptance starts from within. But how do you do that? Small steps count. Focus on something that you like about today. No need for a long list, just one thing. Cherish it.

I'm not a therapist, so take my words only if they help. I hear you. You are a welcome and contributing member of this support forum. You matter.