Why do I hate myself so much?
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Moderated by Danielle Johnson, MSED, Community mental Health Counseling, LMHC
Updated: Jun 15, 2022
GentleWolfPup
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May 1, 2016
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Because you are blinded by your anger. You are sick of feeling the way you do, and don't understand why you can't just be happy like the others. But really, you are beautiful.
GivingstonTreegull
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Aug 16, 2017
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Hate is a strong word. Although criticism of ourselves is a very normal feeling. Sometimes we can be overcome with influences from the outside world. Standards that we feel we could never live up to. Before you decide you hate yourself be sure to give yourself credit for all of your amazing qualities! So don't ever forget that no one is perfect. Societies standards are impossible and ridiculous. And this too shall pass! You won't feel this way forever. Everyone grows and changes, Just try to take it easy yourself.
Anonymous
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Nov 24, 2017
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I hate myself because I feel so unkind. I hate myself for my own human feelings. All I've ever wanted is to give and love but life makes it so hard. And I hate myself for not being stronger.
Anonymous
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Apr 11, 2018
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Because you see the flaws no one else sees. Maybe you wish to be someone you aren't, in which this wish just drifts you away from nice traits and amazing things you already are and have. It's difficult to say, but it's important to notice small, kind things you do every week. For instance, tie laces for a friend, buy something for your sibling, etc. Anything kind. Also, listen to compliments you get. You don't have to feel flattered or happy, but at least remember that someone took their time to compliment you. So, the compliment can't be fake! Someone calls you something nice, yay! I hope it gets better for you
Anonymous
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Apr 26, 2018
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This can be due to multiple different factors. For me, It was due to me feeling like I was doing nothing to improve my weight. However, everyone has their own shortcomings, but you should always try to love yourself.
NotaThief
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Apr 6, 2016
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You may think this because you set high standards for yourself and may not reach them. This will cause yourself to feel a little down, which eventually might cause you to hate yourself for not being "Smart enough" or other reasons.
Anonymous
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Apr 30, 2016
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I used to think anything bad that ever happened to me was because of myself. It made me hate myself.
Lovelylistener8
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Dec 16, 2016
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You are in pain and it's okay. Find anything that makes you happy. You can make yourself in a person that you love. Take small steps to your self love.
CrimsonAsh
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Oct 27, 2017
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Sometimes we hate ourselves because we can find no better outlet for these emotions that hurt us. Others make us feel bad about ourselves, and we think it is our fault when it's actually just other people being horrible. You hate yourself and blame yourself because you can think to do nothing else, but in reality you need to realize you are the better person. HANDSOME, BEAUTIFUL, BE WHO YOU ARE. Never hate yourself, and if it takes forever to love yourself, I'll be here to love you.
Anonymous
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Nov 16, 2017
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Your brain is laying self hatred and contant negative feelings on yourself. You can't think positively of yourself when your brain is telling you otherwise.
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