(((((Peg)))))
I hear you!! compliments are difficult to hear. lots of old crap hits the fan each time.....
do you need a shovel or a spoon??

I like notz's suggestion. I will go one more---
write good stuff you hear down.
save cards ppl send with good thoughts.
put all of it in a special box (sunshine box?? maybe too corny)
can get boxes at a craft store and decorate it
put it where you can see it, access it, and read something from it
every day.
Visuals help me when i want to change thought patterns.
someday I will believe the good that ppl say--but til then i have to read,
and re-read.....
Just my thoughts.