I'm asking this question because I can't really verbalize it as well as I'd like to since I'm trying to look at it from all perspectives.
I've been under the management or oversight for a couple of total assholes this past year and a half. The first was the director of the graduate program I am on leave from, and the second is my current boss, a cafe owner.
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on Jan 16, 2013 -
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Has anyone here genuinely moved from a sense of low self-esteem to a sense of high-self esteem? How did you do it?
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 20, 2012 -
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I am utterly enthralled with validation and praise, to an unhealthy extent. I want to change this.
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 28, 2012 -
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Why am I always uncomfortable around people? What the hell is wrong with me, mentally? *Warning* LONG LONG LONG READ, but probably interesting?*
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 15, 2012 -
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Uncomfortable in my own skin. Anxious. Hate my voice. Inarticulate.
How do I fix myself?
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 12, 2012 -
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I'm feeling really lonely and depressed. My normal coping strategies either aren't cutting it this time or aren't immediate enough. What are some different ideas?
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 15, 2011 -
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Ashamed of myself in so many ways--it's resulted in overeating, anxiety, low-self-esteem, body-image issues, and a lack of drive. How do I dig myself out of this rut?
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 11, 2011 -
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How do I stop my obsession of stalking/thinking of my ex so that I can start liking myself again?
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 28, 2010 -
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I feel out of place when I'm where I have to be. Help me feel less worse and get a grip on reality.
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 19, 2010 -
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My friend is gorgeous like a supermodel. I am not. How do I stop feeling down on myself? I am starting to resent her due to my jealousy.
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posted by anonymous
on May 7, 2009 -
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I realized recently that I’m ashamed of myself at a deep fundamental level. When I fail at something big or small, I beat myself up emotionally more than I should and feel ashamed. I realize that this is not emotionally healthy, but I’m not really sure what I can do to change the dynamic.
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 20, 2008 -
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What the heck is my problem? There's dysfunction, yes, and I suspect codependency too - I know I need to seek therapy and as soon as I'm done writing this question I'm going to set up an appointment. However, there's one other element that I've only recently become aware of, and it seems so sick and abnormal to me that I'm afraid of ever mentioning it even in therapy. Does thinking that other people SHOULD treat you horribly put you way off the chart in terms of what therapists are usually equipped to help with?
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 5, 2008 -
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How can a person overcome general insecurity, improve their self-esteem, and bolster their sense of self worth?
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 25, 2007 -
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It started out as dating and turned into "friends with benefits." How do I regain my self-respect after all of this? Apologize in advance...
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 20, 2007 -
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