Self-loathing means you have very strong feelings of dislike for yourself.
Self-loathing is related toself-esteem.
People with low self-esteem often feel unsatisfied or unhappy with themselves.
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Havecompassion for yourselfand be kind to yourself.
you might start small with just one or two small things and build from there.
Include compliments others have given you.
Put this list somewhere you could see it and reference it regularly.
Low self-esteem can stem from many causes.
People who see these posts may feel inadequate by comparison.
This tendency may be affected by psychological traits, such as a social comparison orientation.
Summary
Self-loathing means having strong feelings of dislike toward yourself and is related to self-esteem.
Professional help such as counseling may be helpful, mainly if you live with a mental health disorder.
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