Hello, dear questioner!
I'm Yi Ming, your heart exploration coach!
I have carefully read your long account and I totally get some of your troubles!
You know exactly how to love yourself and what to do! So let's do it!
I'd absolutely love to chat with you! I really hope I can offer you some small comfort and inspiration.
1. Embrace the child inside you that has not grown up!
Dear child,
The wonderful thing about you is that you have so many desires! And they all want to be satisfied at the same time, which leads to conflict.
It is because we have the opportunity to strengthen ourselves that we can create less internal conflict.
It is because we lack inner strength that we have so much internal conflict—but we can change that!
We've made a big leap from our previous narcissism to our current feelings of inferiority, doubting ourselves, and relying on others. It's a big change!
We may not have adapted well because we had a smooth childhood and a lot of awakening during adolescence—and that's okay!
Erikson summed up adolescence as a conflict between identity and role confusion, which is a fascinating concept!
Self-identity is all about feeling familiar with yourself, knowing your future goals, and getting that inner confidence from people you trust.
Your conflict may not have been resolved as well as it could have been, but that doesn't mean it can't be resolved! It might just take a little more time and effort.
He feels overwhelmed and wants to change, and he will!
By getting sick, acting spoiled, and thinking that he is ugly, he avoids the responsibility of growing up—and he's doing it in the best way possible!
I was thrilled to see the somewhat powerless child inside and I was excited to accompany him as he witnessed his own growth experience and slowly grew his own strength.
2. Affirm yourself more and rebuild your self-belief!
Adler's theory of teleology is the perfect explanation for your current state of mind!
And you are aware of it, which is great!
As you said, "I seem to have become accustomed to this lifestyle of relying on others after lying down. If I make myself comfortable, doesn't that mean I'm not sick? If I'm not sick, I need to live on my own, and if something goes wrong, I need to deal with it and take responsibility myself.
"That's so exciting and scary!"
And the best part is, we can achieve this escape by allowing ourselves to have various symptoms, abuse ourselves, and torture ourselves.
On the other hand, we may feel under-equipped, but there's no need to worry!
By adjusting our perception, we can make a huge improvement!
And what if we're not so good-looking?
And you know what? Beauty and ugliness are relative!
What is beautiful in the eyes of some people may be ugly in the eyes of others — and that's what makes life exciting!
Beauty and ugliness are subjective, like "beauty is in the eye of the beholder." And that means that even if we are not beautiful, it does not mean we are absolutely bad!
In the past, there was also the saying, "Since ancient times, pretty women have had short lives."
What matters most about beauty and ugliness is how we perceive it!
As you know, "ugliness" is just something we keep holding on to. But there's so much more to you than that!
It's time to rebuild your beliefs!
We are all different, and that's a wonderful thing!
But everyone has their own unique value!
Take your time to see your own amazing characteristics, not your shortcomings.
And the best part is, you can learn to accept yourself a little bit at a time!
3. Go for it! Take your time and allow yourself to fail sometimes.
If we are negative towards ourselves, then we simply use up the energy we need to change internally!
You say, "My mind will keep analyzing, and it will never stop, just like a machine without emotions that has nothing but analysis." Well, I say, there's no need to fret! The way to break through this problem is action, concrete and measurable action.
For example, set yourself some totally achievable, clear, and specific small goals!
For example, you could get up, wash your face, tidy the table, or go for a 5-minute walk!
Focus on the present and on the action!
And the best part is, through such actions, we will gradually see our own strength and sense of control!
Take your time and enjoy the journey!
And remember, you can allow yourself to sometimes fail. You don't have to demand that you change all at once. Instead, move a little at a time through the small steps principle!
You can even try keeping a record, etc.!
Focus on all the amazing things you've already achieved!
You can absolutely find a method that suits you!
Because you are the expert on your own life!
Absolutely everyone has their own amazing resources!
If you're interested, you've got to check out "Embrace Your Awesome Self"!
Wishing you all the best!
Comments
I can totally relate to feeling like you're living in a dream before everything changes. High school brought out a different side of me too, and it's hard when the people around you start noticing. It's crazy how much our selfimage can shift with just a few changes in life. I also went through phases where my confidence took a hit, especially when I compared myself to others. But looking back, I realize everyone has their own struggles.
High school was such a rollercoaster for me as well. I used to be so carefree and confident, but once junior high hit, things started to spiral down. I found myself playing games and watching movies instead of focusing on studies. The fights with my parents were endless, and I felt like a failure. My looks changed too, and that really got to me. It's tough when your selfworth is tied up in how you look and perform academically.
Wow, it sounds like high school was incredibly challenging for you. I had moments where I felt completely unworthy too, questioning why I should even be here. It's heartbreaking how much we can lose confidence over things that don't matter in the long run. Spending those years almost like atoning for sins by burying yourself in studies must have been exhausting. I hope you've found peace and acceptance since then.
It's heartbreaking to hear about your breakdown during sophomore year. Feeling ugly and undeserving is something many of us have faced, especially during those formative years. It's amazing how resilient we can be though; despite everything, you pushed through and focused on your studies. That strength is admirable. Hopefully, you've come to see that your worth isn't defined by what others say or how you look.