Quote Originally Posted by Weedhound
Dont take on the entire world at once.
Do NOT forget to give yourself a pat on the back for doing a good job. This is critical for self-esteem imo....
And realize that poor self esteem IS a symptom of clinical depression. Think about talking to a professional about stuff. Rather than letting it drag you down to its level.....kicks its ass back down. I do this myself in the form of Prozac but that doesn't mean I'm advocating it for you. Simply mentioning possible options as opposed to being stuck in the dark grey hole that I found so familiar.
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thanks for the encouragement, i have also been on prozac and although i haven't beaten my depression it no longer beats me, i have recieved help but i cant seem to break through to myself again like somehow i lost myself and now i dont know how to get it back, i'm thankful for all the great things i have in my life especially my three kids but i'm letting them down, my confidence doesnt just prevent me from doing things i want but also from doing activities with my children, i suffer panick attacks (not very often now) but when i'm in certain situations i just cant cope with it and so the cycle continues, if i force myself to try something which i dont feel confident about i end up feeling panicked and it puts me off wanting to try any thing that may even possible bring about a panick attack.
i know confidence is a state of mind but i've been through so much and came out the other side surely i should be more confident now than ever?
devils dream Reviewed by devils dream on . HOW CONFIDENT ARE YOU? At times in my life i have been totally confident within myself i'd go out and dance the night away without a care of what others thought, but now if i walk into a crowded environment i feel stupid like i want to leave and i dont know where it came from, i had 4 years of utter shit in my life abusive relationships,depression, moving house too many times and having three kids will all contribute to my issues i know but what worries me most is will i ever regain the confidence i once had? i Rating: 5