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i need a hug. Im just a really emotional 16 year old. I really hate my body, and have really low self esteem, and its getting lower, and im remembering the past and i hate it, and my school gcse exams are coming up adding stress, and i have no one to talk to about my body as everytime i talk to my friend she answers with something she doesnt like about herself and changes the convo to her. And ive spent the past hour and a half looking at my belly in disgust, and its not that im fat, i know im skinny, its just i think im fat, but i cant stop thinking it and i just needa hug and talk to someone.

I hear you. Sending you a safe hug!

Hey, it's okay. I wasn't much of an emotional 16 year old, but I'm an overly emotional 23 year old now!

It sounds like you need a less self-centered friend. It's hard to find that type of person though sometimes, but do you have some sort of female mentor/older woman you like that you'd be willing to get emotional support from? I wouldn't ever talk to my mother but I did sometimes talk to other women who were older than me. Still do actually.

Stress makes everything worse, huh? I never did much like highschool, but it does get easier in college/university if you're studying something you enjoy.

I hate body image issues. They suck!

If you want someone to talk to, I'm here. I know it's not as good as face-to-face though.

(((((((((Niamhh))))))))))))

(((niamhh504))) - I think it's great to have a place like PC to support a young person like yourself - I would have loved this when I was younger. We could be an online mentor. I think the best thing a young person or anyone really, is to love and accept yourself. It's also great to improve what you already have. I can also assure you that confidence will increase as you mature.

I want to talk about something I feel passionate about - young women's self esteem. I think the beauty and fashion industry is responsible for putting out this unrealistic and false image of perfect beauty. Here's a good website by Dove which talks about false beauty: http://www.dove.us/
Click 'Campaign For Real Beauty'

You can also do your best to help yourself with your body image and confidence by eating healthy and exercising. It's well known if young women get into an organized sport or exercise, their confidence/self esteem rises. Stay on track with doing your best in school and stay away from bad relationships with boys and drugs. Work on your inner beauty as well - being a good person. Love yourself and develop a strong attitude.

Would talking about "the past" possibly help you? - I ask as I have found in my forty some years that females tend to feel better after having talked about the issue(s).

thanks everyone, i really appraiciate all you answering

I dont know if talking about the past would make me feel better, because ive already talked about parts of it before, and the rest of it i dont want to remember.