Is it normal to think you're not beautiful despite not being bullied for years?

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In middle school, there was a group of girls and guys, who called me "ugly", "stupid" and treated me as diseased. For the longest time, I believed them. I went to an art high school that was a lot more accepting. Now, I know that isn't true. But when I look in the mirror, it's really hard for me to see my beauty or usefulness. Even when people tell me I look good, It's hard for me to believe them. Am I being fussy and seeking attention or is this normal?

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  • lc1988
    12 years ago

    Don't base how you look at what children in middle school said.

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  • joybird
    12 years ago

    You really won't appreciate your good looks until you look back at photos, 20 years later! Then you'll kick yourself for not enjoying the best years of your life.

    Get out there and enjoy life. I'm sure you're gorgeous, and even if you're not, confidence is very attractive!!

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  • PumpkinKate
    12 years ago

    It's normal, I think. I have so many friends (and ex's!) that are GORGEOUS and beautiful people. Even taking away my jaded opinion being that I care a lot about them, and looking at them from a completely shallow, eye-candy point of view? Really HOT!

    It actually makes me really sad that they don't feel attractive. It doesn't seem to matter now many HOW many people tell them they're attractive. Even to the point where a boyfriend or girlfriend will be telling them they're gorgeous, they later confide in me that they think they're ugly. :(

    This problem is -almost- exclusively something my female friends have... I don't know what to say really, other than that you should really try to appreciate how you look and learn to love yourself. I know from dating someone who thought they were ugly for 2.5 years that nobody else can change how you feel about your attractiveness. (I told her ever day, all the time!) So... hopefully the support of friends helps a great deal, but in the end it's up to you to learn to love yourself and the way you look.

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  • Darkoil
    12 years ago

    Maybe you are ugly and useless maybe not, whos to say. Either way just get on with life.

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