News of Self Esteem

I wasnt sure where to put this, but...

I'm 17 and I'm in Sixth Form College. For about a year or so now I've been worried that everyone hates me, or at least its certainly grown significantly over the last 6 months. I've been racking my brain for a long time trying to figure out why. And I've kinda hit something. Please dont feel intimdated or disgusted by this, I'm getting rid of it.

I'm ...

I wasn't sure where this would fit in, but hopefully I got it right. :)

I am a 16 year old female, and for some reason, I have always had a problem with being associated with stereotypes involving teenagers and girls.

For example, if I have to take longer than men do to get ready (put on makeup, do my hair, etc.) and one of my friends ...

24/7 I feel as if im a steeping stone for other people. Theyre always walking over me. Theyve been doing this since i was 8 (and if i could remember any further, id probably say earlier).
I am sick of being used, been looked down on, being so un-important. I cant speak to anyone about this because even if i try, im instantly interrupted by their opinions, their problems. I hate being the shoulder to ...

anyone have any ideas on rebuilding my self esteem or actually finding it for the first time? i've battled depression for years and had issues with confidence and self esteem and trying to meet other peoples standards. I've basically been controlled by other peoples perceptions and lived to impress or gain approval while disrespecting myself terribly. How can I break free of caring what others do, say, think, etc, etc ?? desperately trying to gain ...

Hi, i'll get straight to business
Ok what it is, is that my supposed best friend is a total idiot but i dont mean idiot as in dumb i mean as in he is just so stupid. He doesnt have any learning difficulties but he seems to have no social skills.
As the other week when i was totally stressed out and depressed about everything due to exams and family stuff he told me and ...

Hi,
I am a newby here and i am glad that this website exists. Sometimes i really need to talk to someone but there isnt anyone who understands. So i'm looking for someone who i can talk to. My main problem is that sometimes i find it hard to talk to people. I may say something and people look at me like what has she said, so now i'm usually quiet and listening to people. ...

I am 41 years old and I have been married for 20 years. In October I started a new job in a new dept at work. The first day, I was immediately attracted to this adorable 25 year old guy. He is the only one of 2 guys in my dept among all the women. He has the look that drives me wild. I will always say hi to him and all I get is ...

hi...i find myself tonight listening to some love/sad songs, drinking a glass of wine, crying, like i do a lot...but for some reason tonight i just thought....why am i doing this (and i just googled for some reason and ended up here)? ever since i was little i always thought i was smart enough to solve my own problems, that i didn't need anyone buy myself, but i give up, i can't do it...i pretend ...

reading everyones thoughts and feelings really means a lot..I am learning about myself for the first time. as i finally stopped trying to rescue others. i had dedicated myself to being a loyal support person to other lost broken souls (like i used to be) now i am in a healthy environment all i can feel is shame and anger... all i ever wanted was to be a successfull actor/singer... but i was brought up ...

I'm a college student now in VA, going to be a sophomore next semester. My life has been a wreck for years. Nothing has changed.

I grew up in a poor family in for over 16 years and am now living for god knows what reason in an upper-class suburb. My dad is a struggling artist and hates his job. My mom has Type 1 diabetes, hasn't worked for 30 years, and is an emotional ...