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How to stop feeling so insecure!?

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Coz97 · 22/08/2024 15:28

I've always had poor self esteem, but since having a baby, I feel so bad about myself. I feel like there's rarely a day that goes by where I don't cringe when I see myself in the mirror. I hate my face, body, voice, everything!!

I constantly seek validation from my partner but as you know, when you feel insecure about yourself, you never believe what others say anyway. So my question is, how can I improve my self esteem and stop feeling bad about myself? I'm a little overweight so I'm working on losing some weight and toning up, but I don't know if that will even help. I'd probably still feel about myself. For those of you who have managed to improve your self esteem, how did you do it?

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Uol2022 · 22/08/2024 17:46

If you find the magic solution please let me know!!

I’ve found some benefit from thinking about what my body can do rather than how it looks. This is also great for exercise motivation.

Coz97 · 22/08/2024 17:52

Uol2022 · 22/08/2024 17:46

If you find the magic solution please let me know!!

I’ve found some benefit from thinking about what my body can do rather than how it looks. This is also great for exercise motivation.

Yeah I suppose that makes sense. Sometimes I feel so vain for caring so much about how I look (I mean, it's not like anyone else cares!?) But it's easier said than done

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