I always feel like i'm so ugly.

No matter what others say, I always look down upon myself. I always think I'm too ugly, even if others' disagree. I do have very low self-esteem. I was always insecure about the way I looked since I became a teenager; I still am a teen. I believe one of the reasons is because I have acne (little bumps and sometimes zits). People all say I'm 'pretty' but I just don't feel it. I also wear make-up and stuff and this makes me feel like others think I'm pretty with the make-up. Sure, before I wore make-up, people said I looked pretty still. I don't understand why I'm so unconfident about my face. I don't even like looking at myself in the mirror anymore. Is it normal to feel kind of depressed about it?

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  • HellAndHighWater

    It's normal to be insecure(I'm assuming your a teenager).

    Just find things about your face that look nice- everyone has their good features.

    Your eyes, for instance- they have their own unique quality, do they not?

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  • cupcakelove

    Your a typical girl. We all tend to think were not pretty or don't add up to other girls. I've been here, too. After being cheated on on several occasions, imy self esteem has also gone down the drain. You just have to come to terms with yourself. Whether you like it or not your features will stay the same. Beauty is all about attitude. Confidence is beautiful. You are beautiful..every person has the potential to be, he or she just needs the right outlook. There are many things that can bring out self confidence, such as: exercising,getting dressed up and going out with friends, and eating better. Erase "ugly" from your vocab and realiize that your a beautiful person.

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  • RachelFace

    This is normal. I am the same way. I have been trying to break this habit because if someone says "You're pretty" and you're like "No I'm not," it gets on people's nerves.

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  • LyddyCool

    A lot of people have low self esteem, but if you feel like going to extreme measures (self harm or modification ie trying to cut your zits off, or idk, digging them out of your skin with a sharp fingernail) or it causes you to feel you cant go outside or to feel serious depression, you might have body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) I've had it since I was 11 and it doesn't go away that I know of, but you can learn to cope.

    If you look BDD up and think you have it, please turn to someone you trust and feel loved by, say a family member, close friend or long term partner. Be careful, eating disorders and self harm are always something to keep an eye on yourself for.

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  • cgirl123456

    Maybe you are feeling a bit down lately? Your mood can affect how you see yourself.

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  • snarkygirl

    I feel ugly lots of times. People are shallow...try to be happy no matter how you think you look.a person who is kind and funny is never ugly.

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  • 9753

    Even I've always felt the same since my teens. Like I will become the laughing stock if I dress up and try some make up; when people tell me I look cute or gorgeous, I often feel they are being sarcastic or are making fun of me and it gets them on their nerves that I cant take a compliment.

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  • Merlot

    It's normal. Especially when you're a teen and there's so much pressure from friends and tv stars to look your best. Wearing a lot of make up isn't such a good idea if you have acne though hun. You're spreading around bacteria when you rub your face with something like a foundation applicator and the make up clogs the pores and can worsen the problem. Try washing with acne wash or proactive. It works really well. It's not a gimmick; I've known people that have used it.

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  • suck it up and unleash your sexy beast :p I have yet to find someone who hasn't hated the way they looked at least once in their life time.

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  • lucinda

    Just believe you're pretty in your own way, if you can't then believe that you'll have plastic surgery one day

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  • lynamph

    ._. It's normal for me. Hah then again, I'm a bit of a weirdo.

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  • Why dwell so on the downside of your looks - like the occasional teen zit - while ignoring all the things you have going for yourself, and that others clearly see? Look into cognitive therapy - seriously, proven to help change thinking falsely about yourself. You will benefit the rest of your life.

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