Is it normal to feel the need for praise from ppl to raise ones outward esteem?

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When I look in the mirror, I can say I am happy with how I look. Then this is where I feel like I might be delusional. Because when it comes to people complimenting me I feel like I don't get enough. I do get stared at but then again it could be because I'm just "unconventional"-looking, or that I might just be overanalyzing a stare for a glance..

It's as if I can only be content about my appearance if I get a response from others. Then I also get deluded and question myself, "do /I/ think I'm even attractive?" that I might just be overhyping my own appearance and lying to myself.

This constant need for praise from others so that I feel I'm not just deluded by my own confidence... is it normal..?

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  • Terence_the_viking
    11 years ago

    I feel the need for speed

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  • dalmationUntoyourSoul
    11 years ago

    try your best to be happy with your body and don't doubt. when you deny what your body is at this moment, it's very unhealthy for your chakras. some people are dogs, and need praise. think cat. become cat. cat's are cute and fuzzy and still don't give a fuck. peace to ya.

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  • Tehboss
    12 years ago

    hey even if you are not the most beautiful girl in the world (and maybe you are) you are yourself :) don't think about it too much it destroys you. so yeah have a cookie and don't worry

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  • MissClaire
    12 years ago

    Yep its normal. I have felt this delusion before, like your not sure, you think you look okay but....... what if you dont.... you would feel like a fool or one of those delusional girls. Like have you ever put cloths on and thought you looked good then catched a glimpse of yourself in another mirror and were horrified. Its like Dr. Jeckle and Mr. Hyde - wtf is a girl to think? So I continue to compare myself (in dtail) to other women (which I know, is NOT healthy in anyway). I dont have any advice......... sorry, I just continue to be super critical of myself.

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