Must respect myself more

Hi,

Quick post - I'm 36 and badly abused in childhood. Big problem, even 20 years later = I need to respect myself more. It's like I HATE myself.

I hate feeling like this. I treat everybody with respect; I would never hurt anybody and generally a well-balanced and decent guy.

However, I still don't make friends with people because I have the view "I'm pathetic. You don't want to be friends with me." If I look in from the outside, I think I'd be quite a cool guy who is interesting and is obsessed with personal development.

What the HELL is wrong with me? Why do I have this image that I'm pathetic and I hate myself? I need it going. It's driving my CRAZY!!

Thanks for reading,

Lee.

Hello Lee,

I read your post and I can figure out that you overthink. This can cause your problem and you will suffer mentally. Try to keep calm and don't overthink this much and believe in yourself. Don't just lose hope.

Respecting everyone is a very good thing but you should love yourself too.