How to cure "insecurity"?

Philippines
September 8, 2012 9:35am CST
Have you ever felt insecure? Do you compare yourself with others? This is actually one problem that steals my confidence away. I envy all the beautiful girls out there. I always wish that I am tall because I'm only 5 feet in height. I dream of having a flawless skin because my legs are so ugly. I can't even wear shorts because of my scars. Whenever we go on group outings, I'm so shy to wear swimsuits because I'm not sexy. My friends always teases me. I feel so inferior. My friends have good jobs and I don't. They have all the latest gadgets while I am still using an old model cellphone that I hide every time I use it. I feel so left behind. I feel so ugly. I feel so hopeless. What should I do?
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17 responses
• Philippines
8 Sep 12
You know what, I feel the same way too.. I'm too chubby and cant wear the things that I wanted. I'm not that tall but I love my height although I'm only 4'11. Don't be too hard on yourself. I know there are ways that you can do to eliminate your insecurities one by one. God created us imperfectly, for us to strive harder to be able to fulfill what we wanted in this world. I know you can manage to get a good job, don't envy them coz that insecurities might it you up and end up losing your confidence anymore. uplift your self-esteem. Its not the end of the world, so don't worry if your using an old modem gadget because I'm sure in the future, you'll get the latest than your friends. Be optimistic. list the things you want to do, one by one.. don't rush.. you have that beauty inside, and for you to show that up, love yourself first. :)
• Philippines
8 Sep 12
sorry for some typo "don't envy them coz that insecurities might eat you up and end up losing your confidence anymore." and "so don't worry if your using an old model gadget. :)
• Valdosta, Georgia
8 Sep 12
Also, I want to say they might seem to have perfection but something in their life is not so perfect. No one is perfect. The most beautiful women you see could have something else going on in their life that you might really not want. You never know what someone else is going through, that we cannot see from the mere outside...
• Philippines
8 Sep 12
Yes, I think I have to learn how to be optimistic. I keep on focusing on what I don't have instead of looking on my good qualities. Thank you friend.
@Metatronik (6199)
• Pasay, Philippines
9 Sep 12
I don't think your friends should teases you that way. In the first place they are your friends that should be lean on who will understand you as a person. To cure that insecurity then you should mingle with people who are positive or optimistic. Never be with people who are negative because it will lead you to become losers. Though the problem is if your family is also negative then that is big challenge to become positive. Never compare yourself to others, if they try you to put down then determine your positive and strong points so that you can also use that as rebuttal to other people.
• Pasay, Philippines
9 Sep 12
For additional information, I am not skinny type as well and a bit chubby so not sexy for the eyes of other people. But I can still wear swimsuit and confident that I can wear one. Why? Because I can totally SWIM! in the first place while my other companion can't even swim in 9ft. I am a good swimmer in the first place who can do the swimming routine while others are just playing on water that they can't even do something.
@else22 (4317)
• India
10 Sep 12
You may be lacking many qualities that your friends have.It happens with all of us.Nobody has everything.Each one of us lacks something.But all of us have some good qualities.You are viewing it a a glass that is half empty.Yes,it is,but equally true is it is half full.One thing more.It has been said from time immemorial that you are what you think you are.Concentrate on what you have and not on what you don't.In my opinion,that's where you can find a way out of your insecurity.I was a stammerer when I was in college and s used to feel the same inferiority complex that you are feeling.Then one day I discovered that I had an intellectual capability that others didn't have.That was the last day when my insecurity left me for ever.
@Shavkat (137215)
• Philippines
9 Sep 12
It is not healthy to compare yourself to others. You need to be yourself. We have our own uniqueness, we are not identical. The only cure for that, try to find your skills and talents. If you do, develop that innate capabilities. You'll find ways to boost your self-confidence.
9 Sep 12
Just be yourself! Remember God is always with us to love whoever are are. We are made in His image as the Bible says. So be it whatever is my external appearance what is important for me is my inner self and my attitude towards life. As for myself if ever I'm not beautiful physically a woman wish to be who cares I must live my life to the fullest. I must enjoy life God ha given to me according to His will with my family and friends. Just live a simple life and do good for the glory of God.
@Ynrhea (69)
• Philippines
8 Sep 12
We can't really avoid to feel such thing, Specially when we see other people that is more beautiful than us.that we think that they are blessed compare to us. But to overcome such insecurities you should look at your best qualities that they don't have. God created us differently so we should know what we are capable of doing and most of all we used learn to love and appreciate yourself.
• Philippines
8 Sep 12
I do feel that sometimes, that they are blessed and I am not. Specially when I see our photos. I'm always the short one. I'm always the ugly one. I wish it wouldn't be hard for me to appreciate myself.
@moneymaka (492)
• United States
9 Sep 12
You can't always put yourself down, just educate yourself on how to not feel like others are better than you are, its all phsycology, always be nice and don't let others put you down, because we all travel in this journey call life, and other people have it worse.
@blue65packer (11826)
• United States
9 Sep 12
I am insecure from time to time but I have not been this bad in a very long time! The way I have learnt to deal with insecurity by reminding myself what is good about myself and how how much my life is better,in some way, then others! If I didn't do this I would be disaster! Don't get me wrong! I am morbidly obese and at times I hate my body! I am trying to lose weight to help with that! You just need to work on your confidence or it will continue to bring you down!
@airasheila (5454)
• Philippines
9 Sep 12
good day blessedsavie, when insecurity is at stake, normally it deals with the self confidence of an individual. the attitude on how he or she handles the situation. and with reference to your post, perhaps, you must have first the confidence in you. that is to have the confidence first inside of you. this is the initial step to be taken, thinking that you can do it and able to handle it. then, if you have established it in yourself, then, everything will slowly follows. although it is not that easy. honestly speaking, i also feel what you feel. my insecurity sometimes is taller than me. and my height is just a bit taller than you. and my legs are not also smooth, that i even envy those girls who can wear shorts inside the mall. that they can pair their rubber shoes with a simple shorts pair with their shirts. but, rather than dwelling on that feeling, i am trying to uplift myself with the things that i have. although i don't have a smooth legs, its fine, i am just wearing shorts inside our home. and whenever i go out, i make it sure that i am sexy enough with the clothes that i am wearing. perhaps, try to uplift first yourself then for sure, everything will follow.
@jenny1015 (13366)
• Philippines
9 Sep 12
To be able to get your mind off your insecurities is to focus on your good qualities. we should not envy others whom we think are more beautiful than we are. Remember that each one of us is unique and that there is always something good in us that we can be proud of.
@visavis (5934)
• Philippines
9 Sep 12
Yeah your correct insecurity is the great hindrances of having strong confidence of ourself. Being insecurity will affect tottaly ino ur life even in our outcome, vision and goal of our life. Actually you cannot cure your insecurity if your not trying to love yourself, once you love yourself all those insecurity will gone also.
@natliegleb (5175)
• India
9 Sep 12
you have to be alert and also mingle really well among the public and enjoy the life as it is rather than thinking how to be careful.then the insecure feeling will just evade
@Angelpink (4035)
• Philippines
9 Sep 12
You are sexy . and beautiful ! Sexy is not for the vital statistics of a person . Sexy for me means you are intelligent , articulate , smart and having good values. Sexy is not the outward look but the inside. Gets ? so cheer up ! you are sexy and pretty. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
@romzee (937)
• Philippines
9 Sep 12
Insecurity twists meanings and poisons minds. No one is free of insecurity even successful and famous people. Feel free to envy other people but learn to live with your inadequacy because Insecurities have the ability to shape and mold our minds to live with everything that’s bad; like crying on the inside, while smiling on the outside… thus creating pain… Don't let your insecurities make you feel hopeless. No your not! Learn to love yourself, if you can't who will ? God make us all equal! You have other talents and qualities they don't have, just learn how to cultivate it. blessedsavie always remember this : One of the greatest journeys in life is overcoming insecurity and learning to truly not give a dime!
• Valdosta, Georgia
8 Sep 12
I used to be so insecure and I am still working on it for myself. Every day I look in the mirror and tell myself I am beautiful. It has helped, I am glad my aunt has told me to do that. The other thing I want to tell you is there is no reason to feel ashamed of who you are or what you have. Those are not the most important things in life. The important thing is to feel good about yourself. Aside from what others tell you, do you think your a good person? Do you think your special? You have to tell yourself first that your a beautiful and special person. Once you believe it others around you will see the same thing and they will stop being rude. Also, if you have "friends" that tease you or put you down or make you feel bad, they are NOT your friends. Not true ones anyway. Friends would not do that to you. Friends are supposed to uplift us and make us feel better about ourselves. I hope you start to feel about who you are and I am here to talk if you need it! =)
@ARIES1973 (11426)
• Legaspi, Philippines
8 Sep 12
We should never compare ourselves with others blessedsavie. Why would you concentrate so much on your flaws when in fact you could concentrate on your good qualities? We are created equally. Do you know that what you think of yourself will surely reflect on your personality? If you are my friend I will surely be angry because you think of yourself less. Honestly, I also think of that before, but not physically, but on the intelligence and personality. But I just realized that how would other people would think of me as a worthy individual if I won't think of myself that way. Before others could appreciate me, I should do it first with myself. That way, I will have more confidence in me. Have a nice day!
• United States
8 Sep 12
Build on your successes and your insecurity will decrease. You feel ugly, and less worthwhile, but have you done something for a friend, like being a good listener and good friend. Look to your achievements, the ones in your daily life and your insecurity will decrease. What you focus on increases so focus on the postives and see those increase.