How do you give yourself "self-love"?

[Lamb]

It's looking at myself in the mirror and not descending into self hatred, but seeing a human being in pain and in need of help, regardless of my flaws.

I really like that Kiwong, could turn it into a quote. But then I wonder.. I'd probably start to pity myself for being in pain and requiring help.

Thank you for all of the insight and suggestions everyone. It's been really helpful. If I run across any other suggestions I'll post it here.

And welcome, Biev!

 

[destructoroflife]

Isn't that called fapping?

 

[Jesss]

Being positive, not comparing yourself to others, facing your fears and doing the best you can do with what you have.

 

[nicole1]

Do what I can to make me happy! Whether it's watching a fave show or reading a fave book. Pampering myself when I have a bad moment in life.

 

[TailsAlone]

...

I swear I thought this thread was about something else.

I'm a horrible person :kickingmyself:

You're not, HH. I assumed the same thing. :ironicsmile:

On topic, I don't really give myself a lot of love. I stay clean and well dressed and everything, but that's mainly so I don't bother other people. I stay comfortable with my favorite foods and shows and stuff, so that's worth something. But I'm a shadow of myself in public. Whenever I step out of the house, even outside my room, I feel worthless, like the sad, frightened kid I was 20 years ago. How can I love that?

 

[Scandic123]

Lol, I also thought this thread was about... something else.