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lately.. I've been have some trouble excepting who I am. I'm short.. Which people really bully or make fun of me for because I'm a adult that's short.

I've also been questioning if people like me. A lot of people don't like me and I don't have many friends. Both my parents are deceased and I live with mygrnadma, so I don't truly have a mom or dad to talk to about this.

I talk to my grandma.. But I don't think she understands. At least she tries to help me and I respect her and appreciate her.
RimCaster

Hmm, Zou I will try to be objective and quick.
1. slowly stop worrying it's bee, if you worry about something you won't end up with choice you would made if you weren't worrying simply you would feel worse.
2. Start thinking positively since good mindset is half of the sucess, and maybe do whatever you like.
3. Start exercising if you weren't doing it, strong body= good self esteem= strong mind, and it feels good if you achive the goal you set with all that hardwork
4. do challenging things, this would break your fear and make your self esteem rise, since you would think it wasn't that bad as i thought.
5. relax, that's also major thing that most people forget,
since most people during this era are running to work without rest and thought which makes them burn out.
6. try to find new people who share your interests, groups or some groups in internet.
7. if it stays prolongued consultate with psychologist or any doctor dealing with thoose types of problem
8. good ammount of sleep atleast 6 hours but you could sleep 8 hours no more since you wouldn't want to get up, good sleep should be refreshing, so make sure you lay properly, on the side or on the back.
9. healthy food, it also works proper diet could help you grow taller, even when you're past growth time.
Taciturn

To add to some of the things said previously.

Don't worry about your height. You can't change it so worrying will do nothing. Instead, focus on things you can change. Your health, your diet, your hobbies, what you're good at. If you don't have any hobbies, look at your local recreation centres, find groups to join. It'll be daunting at first but usually it's just that first hurdle of getting over the fear of the unknown. You might not enjoy the group activity but that's okay, you at least made the effort to go there and you'll eventually find something you like. You can't grow any taller once you've reached a certain age, it's just not possible unless you go to extreme surgical lengths for just a few more inches to your height. As a short dude myself it's really not something that people tend to be concerned over once you get out of high school. As Tyrion from Game of Thrones said, 'Never forget what you are, the rest of the world will not. Wear it like armour and it can never be used to hurt you'.

Secondly, don't worry too much about what other people think. Mostly, they're too concerned with themselves to be thinking of other people. They have their own fears, insecurities and worries to deal with. I know with anxiety it's difficult to come to terms with it, but it's a thought to keep in your head whenever you find yourself getting into the cycle.

Exercise really is good for your mind. It's not just one of those false claims that people tell children. It helps to release dopamine that makes you feel better about yourself. Try getting a decent amount of sunlight and plenty of water to drink as well.

If you find your anxiety getting the better of you, you can try meditation. There's certain breathing exercises that you can do to help regulate panic attacks, known as earth breathing, fire breathing and water breathing. It might be something to look into if you find yourself regularly getting panic attacks.
I’m sorry to hear you’re going through what sounds like such a difficult time. Though there are things in life that we can’t change, there are plenty of things that we can change also. People can be cruel, but also kind, and a good friend who respects who you are will always be a treasure compared to friends who don’t.

Though it may sound cliché, remember to have faith in your abilities to become who you want to be rather than who you can’t be. Even if we don’t always like where we live or who we are, we all have great potential as an individual, which makes us all irreplaceable. People find value in you and how you feel. Just look to those who took the effort to encourage you in these posts, and how you grandmother cares about you.

The longer we experience a challenge life offers, the better suited we become to handle those challenges. Things can get better, and there are so many ways to make it so.

Sincerely, best wishes.
As there's a lot of encouraging advice given already - I'll just chip in and say - be who you are. There's nothing wrong with being short. We all have imperfections about ourselves that we don't like but that's partially what makes us who we are.

It's sad that some people are cruel and heartless.
The world can be a bit rough but know that not everyone is like that.
You'll find some people who love and accept you for you who you are; people who hold you in great worth. :)

It can be hard to like oneself, especially as we natually want others to like us. To accept us and when we see some not, we believe there is something wrong with us.
What we forget is that it's not always us. Sometimes it's the other person who has something wrong.

Hang in there.
You're a unique individual.
You are special.
You are important.


Kind regards,
Well, I guess I'll say...good things come in small packages! Everyone has something that they feel is not right or not perfect about themselves...don't worry, you're not the only one. That does sound very rough but I'm glad you have your grandma and remember all the skills you've got...computer skills, writing skills, and I'm sure many other great things. I for one definitely would not care about someone's height, I think that's one of the least important things about a person. Heart, personality, intelligence, and actions matter much more. If you're around people that make fun of your height you should try...I know easier siad than done...but try to get around another group of people. Try to join something cheap or free like a book club, church, sport or something like that and meet some people that value you for who you are. I hope things start looking better soon for you!

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