Posted by Susan J on October 8, 2003, at 14:54:16
OK,
Been feeling pretty good the past couple of weeks or so. Had some weird crises in my life with my brother, but it's made me feel anxious not sad. So, I still have energy, still getting work done, actually exercising, actually happy. All that.
Now you know the context.
BUT, I still think I'm not very attractive and it's messing up my social life. What gives with that? How do I *get over* that? I'm fairly normal looking...why do I freeze up at the thought of someone thinking I'm ugly???? This is coming up because I joined an internet dating service (therapist's suggestion), and now a guy wants my pic. I sent it to him, and I'm going to be sitting here worrying about whether he'll ever e-mail me back again. Pathetic, I know. That's my reality....
Hating looks -- A depression left-over? A screw-up piece of self-esteem that's not bad enough (yet) to send me back into depression?
I need some practical advice, please....
Thanks,
Susan
poster:Susan J
thread:266817
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