Hello. I'm almost 18 years old, but I'm not happy at all. I don't have any self-confidence, I don't like myself when I walk the streets, I have the feeling that people are watching me and secretly laughing at me. I have no social life, I only go out to the store. When I do something, then I always worry about whether I did it right, I hope I didn't make a big mistake or something. I just can't stand it, I'm not doing well. However, I have dreams, I know what I want to learn. I want to work abroad, but as we Bulgarians do not like us, no wonder they crush me there. I'm also worried, especially when I meet new people. I'm just a wreck. I can't stand it mentally. When I was in 7th grade, there was a boy who harassed and humiliated me every break, well, we were in the same class for only one year - then I went to high school. Please, give me advice on how to boost my self-esteem and learn to like myself, at least a little. Thanks in advance!
1 lorena_rendon answered
It will not happen the first time .. Block the things that lower your self-confidence, ie stop thinking negatively. People don't pay as much attention to a person as you think. Why do you think you will be crushed abroad? I have been to Italy, where people are kinder than Bulgarians, however, each person is different, it does not matter if you are Bulgarian or American. Start repeating to yourself several times every day "I'm strong, I can", "I will succeed" and everything will be fine, it's not scary. I recommend you go to a psychologist (there is a free one at school), don't worry, he won't eat :) Do you know what's the worst? You agree with everyone, you do not say "your" opinion, but you try to please others - be yourself, even if you fail the first time. The time spent in Italy made me believe that there are good people. I was harassed - now no one can do anything to me, I will counter it. I'm sure that behind the monitor hides a wonderful, smart, good girl :) I wish you luck and I hope everything goes well :) 16-year-old boy