Yesterday, i went to the psychologist for my 5th visit.
We have established over this time that I do not love myself, therefore I have serious trouble being who I am around others. I get extremely anxious and agoraphobic whenever I socially interact with others - which all stems from my inability to love myself.I battle to walk around in the supermarket just to buy a few groceries because I fear that others are watching me, judging me and looking at me as if I am strange.
I battle with creating close relationships at this stage and keep only my closest circle of people I trust around me. I need to begin to love myself so my love for others may show through - I want to be the shining light that I am. I need some help because I have no idea where to start.
Does anybody have any advice on where to start?
How does one love one's self?
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Hi Jamie,
I used to have the exact same problem! It feels so awful. What worked for me( and is still an ongoing process) was looking in the mirror for a few minutes to start, everyday and saying to myself," I love you". At first, your brain will say no, you are lying. Just keep doing it everday and it will sink into your subconsious and you will start to believe it and it will be true. I had to start with I want to love you, and then moved on to I love you. I still say it every morning, everytime I see myself in the mirror. It takes time, but it worked for me. Like affirmations. Remember, we are all one, and all are loved, and love each other, we just don't always realise it or are perhaps still sleeping, but deep down inside is a union and one love for ourselves and others.
I hope this helps, much love and respect from me to you.
Chanel :)
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