Thanks, Cvon and Skee.

Cvon: My T used to tell me that I hated myself. I always denied it. I know I don't hate myself, but I realize that I'm very self-critical. I just lost a lot of weight and look better, but I don't feel better about myself.

I struggle in social situations and feel rejected easily when people ignore me. I have friends, but in crowds I just sort of feel invisible. I seem to be the one left out a lot.

I have a husband and family so I know I'm loved, but I just don't feel that I love myself.

Skee: I compare myself to others a lot. I know I have my strengths and weaknesses and no one is perfect, but I always seem to need validation from others that I am okay. I don't know how to validate myself. Example: I like to write. If I know something I write is good, that's not enough. I want others to praise me, or I feel like it doesn't count. Likewise, I want others to compliment me on my weight loss.