text: anonymous (cw/tw: depression, self-loathing for the whole post)

[unknowntodeath]

[Just a very normal question anyone would ask in the network here, nothing strange to see here.]


How do you get past hating yourself?



[Asking for a friend.]

Comments

[unknowntodeath]

I never thought facing this would be easy. But I figured it's best to at least start trying.

[happydreamed]

Good luck. I can at least promise that it can be done.

[unknowntodeath]

That's more than enough for now.

[happydreamed]

Are there people you already know here, if I may ask?

[unknowntodeath]

At least one I have a deep connection with.

[happydreamed]

That will help. Those who care for you and will call you out on your unhealthy habits are invaluable.

[unknowntodeath]

That's definitely true. And I will definitely hold onto them, as long as they will have me.

[happydreamed]

Good. In my experience, they're usually stubborn enough to stick with you even if you try to push them away, but it helps to not have that problem to begin with.

[unknowntodeath]

I don't think I could cope being alone as well as I used to, anymore.

[happydreamed]

It is much harder once you know what being cared for feels like.

[unknowntodeath]

Very true.

[happydreamed]

I don't suspect you'll discard your anonymity, but if you ever need to talk more privately, my inbox is open to you.

[unknowntodeath]

I will keep your offer in mind, thank you.

[happydreamed]

Any time. 'Tis the least I can do.