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Aibu to ask how you work on your self esteem!!

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toopoorfortherapy · 03/06/2024 00:37

As my new name shows I am severely brassic. I have adhd and menopausal rage.
Struggling
with life
with elderly parents
with keeping income coming in
with my weight
With the mess in my house
with everything
With social life as no money and keep hiding away
How do I build my self esteem?
When everything seems so 💩

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parietal · 03/06/2024 21:45

Sometimes it is hard work just to keep your head above water. And the fact that you are sticking with it and keeping your head up shows that you are doing a great job - don't expect any more than that.

the worst thing about the claim that you need to 'work on your self esteem' is that is just gives you yet another thing to feel guilty about as if you aren't working hard enough.

you are already working hard - you have a lot on. So find one or two things to make you happy each week - a flower in the garden or a smile from someone and remind yourself that you are doing a great job just by hanging in there.

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toopoorfortherapy · 03/06/2024 21:15

Bumping

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Augustus40 · 03/06/2024 03:13

Have you tried magnesium which is great for anxiety and stress. Research which one would suit you first though as there are several different types.