Topic Tuesday // Self Esteem & Mental Health // Tues 13th Aug, 7pm-9pm AEST

I struggle with this one @Former-Member as when really low I see no strengths in me at all. Not one thing comes to mind.

I tried journaling years ago but it ended up far too negative thst I was told to stop.

Practical things?

i have a therapy book where I have written down things over the years of people, good memories, dreams... but when I’m unwell I feel like tearing it apart, I get very destructive. So it helps when I’m okayish but not when I feel really low. I guess it helps me pick myself up quicker than before?

I’m working through this atm @cutiepiekitty

Even working with my “inner child “

very very hard work emotionally draining as well

I struggle with loving myself @Former-Member

This is a bit left of centre but lately I find trying new things and taking a risk without judgement has been ok. It is really hard if it’s a disaster but learning to live with that without beating myself up is something I’m learning. I am starting to feel a sense of accomplishment just for trying. I did an art class last week and was atrocious at it. Normally I would have flipped right out. I focused on the things I learned rather than my art and it helped me feel like I’d accomplished something. This may be a short lived thing but I’m trying.

Yeah I totally understand @Snowie what you’re saying xx

Hey all @BlueBay @Snowie @Fracturedlight @cutiepiekitty @Former-Member You are very right it is no easy feat. I think remembering too that a lot of our issues of self-esteem were handed to us. They are actually not ours to hold. Yet we must do the work. Knowing that every human is born into the world as valuable and worthy as the next Having compassion for ourselves, our strength and resilience to get us this far.

When I fall into periods of low self worth and negative self-talk I come back to this basic one, "Would I speak to my friend this way? Why am I any different"? We need to almost re-train our minds to redirect kindness inward.

@Former-Member there seems to be a trend here. For me it's extremely difficult to hear good things about myself from people surrounding me. I think they are lying. Self worth is non existent for me at this time. I'm hopeful that one day I can and will be kind to myself as I perceive that is the way through the mess and chaos our minds create...it's exhausting

This is awesome! 🙂 Trying is more than most people do, so well done to you @Teej

Exercise and gratitude. Helping others in need there is always someone doing it harder than me. Doing something without eny expectations of receing anything in return. Even writing this comment may help someone.

Yes and that is important, getting on top of things quicker is a sign of growth. It can be hard to see our own growth at times @Former-Member