Is it normal not to accept myself?

I feel like a typical woman saying but I’ve never liked my appearance. When I was younger I learnt to just deal with it but lately it seems to be getting worse. I go through stages where I don’t like a particular part of myself (this week it is my nose!) I could actually just look into a mirror and cry, I hate having to look at myself every morning doing my make up, but I wish I could just get over it and accept myself again.
Compliments I receive either really upset me or make my blood boil. I hate them and obviously relationship wise this can be a bit of a downfall; I literally don’t understand how a man can find me attractive and when they tell me they do think I’m “beautiful” I don’t believe them and then can’t trust a word they say, it’s caused so many barriers and looking back I should just keep my mouth shut when someone compliments me instead of losing my temper, maybe I’d be a bit happier in life but it’s not that simple.
I realised the extent of my hate when I had to have a professional photo taken, I actually just wanted to sit and cry because of how uncomfortable I was and how much I hated it.
I think because of how confident I act (a lot of people think I’m a bit crazy) people don’t realise how bad I actually am, if I mention it to someone they’re quite taken back and if I speak to anyone close to me about it they get very annoyed so I kinda have to suffer in silence. I feel ridiculous using the word “suffer” when I look at people with deformities and disfigurements and I know I am extremely lucky in that sense BUT I also get kind of jealous of how much these people are happy with the way they look. They may not think they’re good looking but they accept it. It annoys me and I just think “why can’t I be like that?” Is that a bit sick in the head?
I know nothing anyone can say can change my mind but it would be nice to know I’m not a complete freak and there’s a few people in the entire world that feel my “pain” :)

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65% Normal
Based on 69 votes (45 yes)
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Comments ( 7 )
  • Quantumpanda

    I was prepared to vote "yes" at first, but after reading your whole story, you've got a serious bit of self-loathing going on there. Far beyond normal self-criticism. You need to find a path out of that, or you'll never be happy with any success you may have in life. Get a good counselor or life coach.

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  • Terence_the_viking

    Kin hell you should always accept yourself. If not why the heck are you stealing the air we all breath.

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  • so_damn_unpretty

    I'm the same way but no i do not think its normal. im considering cosmetic surgery (judge me if you will) because i wouold really give anything to look in the mirror one morning and be confident and happy with what i see. however my bf thinks my money would be better spent seeing a shrink lol

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  • drbuttplug

    You are not happy inside. But you can't pinpoint it so you look at the easy stuff at hand and make an enemy out of that. (Hey, your feet are ugly too. Look down.)

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  • wreckd

    I really doubt anyone would give you a compliment out of nowhere if they didn't mean it. And the fact that people seem surprised that you bring it up and even annoyed signifies that maybe you really aren't that baddd. Whatever you see in the mirror that you find "ugly" try to look at it as "unique". I used to think I was ugly because I'm half puerto-rican. Now I find it to be the best part of me.

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  • For the longest time I didn't accept my mouth (chicken lips). People told me all my life that I looked fine but I refused to believe them.

    After about 8 years of torturing myself I chose to accept what I was being told and I've been at peace ever since. You're right about them not being able to change you; only you have the power to change your views of yourself.

    Choose to accept what you're being told and shake off this mental image. It's the only way you'll ever be at peace.

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  • rocket

    No one is perfect. Don't be so hard on yourself. See a doctor. I've got about 15 doc's myself. Pick up the phone and give a call to some one who can help
    Love

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