Dealing with self love

[Dtgirl1388]

Struggling with self love I've been through so much really need to find people who relate and listen and don't pass judgment.

[Agora1]

Welcome Dtgirl1388, you have found just that in this community.

I'm glad you are here with us. How may we help you. xx

[GinkgoLeaf]

Sorry you’re dealing with this. I struggle with the same thing and I’m reading a book called Self Compassion by Kristin Neff that is helping a lot. One exercise that helps me - if a friend was going thru what you’re going thru, how would you help them? What would you say? Is there a reason it might be different from the way you speak to yourself? Best of luck on the journey.

[InvisibleGal in reply to GinkgoLeaf]

So funny - I just come from a meeting with a new therapist and she recommended the very same book - what a coinsidence! 🙃

[Lifesearching]

me too🥺💙it’s hard to navigate life sometimes when ur past tries to creep in. U r worthy of the very best no matter what🙏🏽🌸

[optimismrus]

When I worked on learning to love myself, the therapist had me talk to the little girl that still lives in me. Visualizing my little girl dejected and ignored and scared helped me understand that I needed to help her feel safe and loved. I still talk to her when I'm anxious. There's a wonderful children's story called "Eleven", and it made me realize that every age I've ever been is still in here. And sometimes they act out! 🥰

[nativeblood]

Therapy is a 1st suggestion, use chat feature participate in forums, music is good as well

[Blacksunflower77]

Therapy, music, books, exercise, journaling, positive affirmations ....

[Dtgirl1388]

You all have been so great and positive thank u. Looking for new friends when my mood is low and I'm depressed and anxious.

[designguy]

There is a lot of good info/resources on youtube about healing and improving you self-worth. i particularly like the channels of Dr. Bernie Sewell and Bernadette Logue. I did Bernie's Self-Worth program and found it really helpful.