I've been blaming myself too much lately, and all this criticism is coming from a friend. I'm afraid to blame him, instead I feel like I'm really as bad as he says I am. I don't know what to do, all those hurtful words from him are now my inner voice.
Now I have less contact with him because he always fails to see the good in me, thinks I'm faking it, thinks I'm far worse than him, and keeps forcing me to admit I'm bad.
Now I feel like all my good qualities are fake, like a liar, afraid of being exposed at any moment.
The mind is a mess.
Hey, first of all, realize that your friend's words are not always right. Everyone has their own strengths and weaknesses, so don't dismiss yourself just because someone says so. Try to think back to your past accomplishments and compliments you've received to reinforce positive perceptions of yourself. Spend time with people who support you and encourage you, and absorb positive energy from them. Learn to accept yourself, accept your imperfections and work on improving them instead of just beating yourself up.
