Is it normal to feel so depressed and want to be prettier?

Everyones' comments are so nice. I did feel very ridiculous writing this, cause it sounds so stupid. Although I feel like this is a normal feeling for a middle school girl, I am 19 years old. I don't come off like this, but the way I feel inside says otherwise.. I need to learn to open up, and I do not that on some level- its just so hard! I guess looking like that seemed like a more attainable goal in my delusional head:P

I understand why you would feel like that, I mean who doesn't want to be prettier or smarter or more funny? However, being ridiculously attractive honestly doesn't equate to happiness. I hate saying things like this because it's so cliche, but you genuinely do need to work on your insecurity in order to feel happy with who you are.

And seriously, do you really look at photos in magazines as a indicator of attractiveness? I mean, are you only attracted to people in magazines or people you see everyday? Sure guys in magazines are nice, but I'm attracted to plenty of real guys as well; and I'm pretty sure it works both ways! If not, then everybody would be single!

You sound like me, i too want to loose 20 pounds i'm also considered beautiful by many but i do not feel like it, i used to feel like if my skin was clearer and i was prettier i would have more fiends but that is totally not the case. Are you socially awkward? do you have a problem making friends... if you, you should work on that, trust me having friends make all those thoughts disappear. because friends love you for just he way you are

bring death to that insecurity be happy!

It is normal for people to be insecure but you should instead love yourself for who you are and someone will also love you for you.,,also you should listen to the song "46 and 2" by tool on youtube.com

I heard a quote recently which said pretty people are overrated. Personality is what makes a person, and appearance is just the outside. By the sounds of it, you're a smart person and you should be proud of who you are and your life's achievements. I always feel how you feel about myself, and usually this can be solved by doing some exercise and pampering to make me feel good about myself. There is nothing wrong with wanting to look nice, but don't compare yourself to other girls for ways to improve your own appearance. We're all individuals and are beautiful in our own ways. Even the most ugly people have something beautiful about them, and it doesn't sound like you are ugly, otherwise you wouldn't have a boyfriend. Confidence is the key, because nobody is going to approach someone who doesn't smile.

Is it normal that in my anouncements its saying I recieved comments on my comment yet I dont see it?

No babe, people will want to be your friend right now-just be more friendly and outgoing. Since you're not overly fat, that isn't a hindrance.

A girl I know is very outgoing and has had tons of friends, but she's not that pretty or fit.

Also girls are very catty and get jealous of other girls prettier than them.

Main thing is to just work on yourself and people will be drawn to you.

I'm not one to lecture though, I go through phases of confidence and insecurity also.

Since there aren't any women I'm attracted to in my circle, I have to pick up strangers-so looks do count more, but for a guy a good career/body also matters and race-let's be honest.

It's always much harder for guys to pick up girls than the other way around.

Invest in some therapy or hypnosis. The latter can help reset that track you keep circling round. As for the boyfriend, ditch the motherfucker already.

And friends, make some where your interests are. It takes time but really pays off. Maybe a class, craft group, hobby club, or walking group? When you're doing something or talking about something that you're passionate about your light shines from the inside out. Other people see that, that's beauty.

Well, you're looking at models and celebrities. I know this sounds cliche but take it from a guy who's been with models and very sexy women, most of them don't have depth. I would for certain prefer decent looks and intelligence as oppose to someone flawless, your perfect. Plus make your hair nice, there really is nothing hotter than a smart woman who's sweet and has nice hair. Honestly I'd throw the models I've been with far away for you, in a heartbeat with no doubts or hesitation.

shy girls are hot♥

Totally normal. Makeup does wonders, I tell you, though...♥

Don't pay such close attention to the 'pretty' girls. They have their issues too. To hold them on a pedestal is just stupid. Just be you. Accept yourself as who you are.

And like Mmmpfh said, "don't compare yourself to the photoshopped models online". In fact, don't compare yourself to anyone at all. Thats probably one of the biggest mistakes people often do. Making comparisons is wrong. There's nothing wrong with you. We're all different. Seperate individuals that might have similarities, but at the end of the day, we are our own selves. Nobody else. And the more attempts you make to try to be somebody else, the more you're just gonna mess up, because your true self will always find a way to come through.

Prettier girls get LESS attention than normal girls because guys get nervous talking to them.

Totally normal. Especially if you're a woman. Many, many women are insecure about how they look which is such a pity because most women are so attractive! I bet you're great looking too! You shouldn't compare yourself to the photoshopped models online with the "perfect" bodies. I actually find other kinds of women more attractive.
Anyway ya, totally normal in my eyes. Even I do it from time to time and I'm a guy.

Normal, but still irrational. It wouldn't hurt to learn to open up, but 'becoming prettier' is not the healthy way to go about doing that. Beauty won't afford you happiness, dear.

Trust me, I would know. Awww yeahhhh.