When it comes to establishing and maintaining romantic and/or sexual relationships I feel worthless.
I lack self-esteem, confidence and I see no reason why people would want to waste their time with me, and I've been eating myself alive because of this for 30+ years.

Awareness of the problem and a decent ability to introspect didn't seem to help.

The one time I thought I had found a partner, I ended up in a borderline abusive relationship.

I can't afford professional help, so I would appreciate any book recommendations, as well as boosts.

Thanks!

#ChronicDepression
#ActuallyAutistic
#SelfEsteem

I've published my review of Big and Small in the Mirror - a children's book addressing how bullying undermines self-esteem. The story illustrates how hurtful comments can distort a child's self-perception and worth. Essential reading for anyone who wants to nurture confident, resilient children.

#ChildrensBooks #AntiBullying #SelfEsteem #BookReview
https://medium.com/@AngieMangino/big-and-small-in-the-mirror-57354510fd92

Nemahsis - Spinning Plates

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=450QN2FWq7o

I only grow when you give me the space
Water me, not a drop goes to waste

Putting yourself down for minor mistakes is a big tell that your Inner Critic has no solid evidence against you and is nitpicking. Disregard. You are enough.

Narcissism Unveiled: The Glitter and Grit of the Human Psyche

#Narcissism #Psychology #MentalHealth #SelfDiscovery #EmotionalIntelligence #Therapy #Psychotherapy #MentalHealthAwareness #SelfEsteem #HumanMind #PersonalGrowth #BalanceInLife #NarcissisticPersonalityDisorder #HealingJourney #Mindfulness

https://youtube.com/shorts/-nhBsJNfv2I?feature=share

158 Self Love Affirmations To Remind You Of Your Worth

https://attracttheone.com/law-of-attraction/self-love-affirmations/

Your wings are beautiful, you just forgot you had them.

It's time to remember.

Are dating apps affecting your body image? Here’s what the research says https://www.psypost.org/are-dating-apps-affecting-your-body-image-heres-what-the-research-says/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #DatingApps #BodyImage #MentalHealth #SelfEsteem #HealthyRelationships

Oh! I wanted to share this because it's been quite helpful and enlightening. Lately I have been thinking big deep thoughts about how I talk to myself.

So if I drop something or do something I didn't expect, like forget to put the kettle on when I thought I did, I normally would say/think, oh, that was stupid/I'm an idiot.

And instead! I have been correcting myself, and saying, 'That was forgetful' or 'Oops, that was an accident' and giving a reason, 'I must be tired today' or 'I'm distracted because I'm worried about something and not thinking about what I'm doing at this moment.'

And in some ways I think it's helping? Like, I have to live in my head so it would be nice if I didn't tell myself how much it sucked in here.

But also I realise how much easier it is to reinforce a narrative than to ask why you're telling that particular story. It's effort to rethink things. It's effort to ask why I am clumsy or can't think of the right words.

Hoping if I practise enough, it won't be as hard.

Please refrain from comparing yourself to other citizens. You're all equally valuable in the eye of Friend Computer. And equally replaceable.

When I came out of the closet, I thought I was leaving all my insecurities behind. I imagined stepping into a world where I could finally be myself — free, authentic, seen. What I didn’t expect was stepping into a new kind of prison: the mirror.
https://buff.ly/41WLpw7

Don't forget to take care of your self - you're worth it!

I am finding one of the biggest issues I have is talking about stuff I enjoy. Right now I can only seem to express things through therapeutic means. Realizing how much I've been conditioned not to praise myself or my work openly for fear of 'pride' (a sin).
It is so difficult to talk about my own work as if it was any other media. I know it technically isn't, but I'm realizing how little I 'feel' my art in a way. It's frustrating.
#selfEsteem #mentalHealth

Did anyone else's female family members teach them how to "be feminine"? Like, style their hair, do their makeup, wear dresses?
I was a tomboy until years after I moved away from home & in hindsight I think it just felt safer & easier.
For a long time, I resented my mother & aunts because none of them ever sat me down & taught me how to be a girl or woman. I'd look at my friends & younger sisters & it was obvious that they'd gotten the message.
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#SelfEsteem #ActuallyAutistic #femininity

Today someone called me a genius. Not casually, as a catch all compliment, but with intention.

It caught me off guard and took me a moment to process. It’s gonna stay with me because I need it to.

If you have kind words for someone, don’t keep them locked away. Speak them into existence.

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#BLABBERMOUTH
BATTLE BEAST's NOORA LOUHIMO Shares Message In Support Of Pride Month
BATTLE BEAST's Noora Louhimo has shared a message in support of LGBTQ+ Pride Month. Taking place in June, Pride Month is a time when the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community,...

https://blabbermouth.net/news/battle-beasts-noora-louhimo-shares-message-in-support-of-pride-month

i wrote a poem about fish and learning to love yourself. it's called blobfish falls in love with its reflection in the water

plain text of the poem is in the alt text and a series of replies