[Mawkish]

I feel as though I am not a person of my own, that I am a robot that keeps thinking about what other people think of it and is afraid of having opinions.
I keep mewling about all sorts of things- always the same issues- what other people think of me and what I can do to ply myself to the wants and needs of other people.
I have an abysmal level of self-esteem- somehow I keep demeaning myself so that I have someone to talk to and thus have serious abandonment issues.
Is it really worth it? Should I be a slave of other people's opinions?
It's a dog-eat-dog world out there and I am no eater material, all I can do is avoid being an eatee.
I would appreciate your input on the matter...come to think of it, to hell with your opinion! :P

[anneo59]

Mawkish, have you sought psychological, psychiatric, therapeutic help? Or do you have any one you can speak with? Good you are reaching out here! Sounds like some additional assistance, advice might be of benefit for you. Good luck!

[Thunder Bow]

It is impossible to be accepted by every one! If you are always needing acceptace by other people, you will always be frustrated. Just accept your self always. Any thing else is just an opinion.

[Hoggles]

I understand how you feel, but you should be confident in who you are. I would try to find a good friend to talk to, or seek out a therapist of some sort. Not everyone is going to like who you are, but only you can tell yourself that you are an amazing, one of a kind individual!