Username Change

[lovemyselfnaked]

I know it may seem trivial. Why is she writing about changing her username?

This is only my second post here, but after the two responses I received on my first I can’t describe how much better I felt. The knowing that someone took the time to read my story and sympathise really resonated deep I see me that there will be love out there for when you are struggling and feeling helpless.

After I first posted, I first started feeling scared. What if I never got a reply? What if no one cares about me like they did about others? This lack of faith and impatience is a huge flaw of mine, and one I’ve realised I need to accept. Otherwise, like I did after posting that message, I’ll start to hate myself and break down.

So the username.

I recently listened to Ella Mai’s Naked which really resonated with me. She spoke about truly exposing yourself to someone and her fear that she wouldn’t be accepted for herself when she was fully exposed for her flaws as well as her character qualities. Part of dealing with my depression has been hating myself for it, really feeling truly guilty and awful about it. Thinking it made me weak and selfish.

This username change represents me trying to battle with this loathing. I can’t change the fact I am depressed. I can’t change the fact I haven’t been mentally stable. What I can change is how I view this time, as a period I want to forget happened or as a period I want to remember and grow from.

I don’t want to hate myself anymore. I want to start loving myself and enjoying life. I want to look on the positive. I’m a long way for that, but every step I take away from self deprecation is a step towards self love.

So here’s to me learning to love myself Naked.

[Sillysausage234]

Nice post best wishes and don’t worry about posting there’s a lovely bunch of good people here ready to listen ✌🏼🌞

[lovemyselfnaked in reply to Sillysausage234]

Thank you for the wishes and the support on the forum!

[Sillysausage234 in reply to lovemyselfnaked]

Your very welcome,free love peace joy and hugs on here if you need it 🌞✌🏼🧘🏻‍♂️🧘‍♀️

[Sandyxoxx]

W2go !!

[wildhoney1214]

That’s the first step! Realize you are worthy and cut out that guilt. Depression makes you feel worthless and throws you into a rabbit hole of dark thoughts and so hard to climb out of it, but you are doing your best to stay positive and that’s a big step. What has helped me is meditation too. Calms your mind so that you can give it room for positive, healthy thoughts. Good luck to you!

[lovemyselfnaked in reply to wildhoney1214]

I must definitely try more meditation! Thanks for the advice. Thank you for your message, best of luck to you as well!

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I love your username! I'll have to check that out.

[Tedddy]

I love this! Welcome to a new version of YOU. I'm excited to see where it goes. Thinking of my anxiety/depression as an old, troubled friend makes it much easier to deal with. Hating something that's a part of you doesn't help anyone. Good for you for the name change, and the change in thinking!

[lovemyselfnaked in reply to Tedddy]

That’s a great idea to think of the depression that way! Thanks for the suggestion and support x