How can i boost my self confidence?

i don't even think i have a low self esteme. i like me, and the people that know me well love me, but i could use a confidence boost. looks wise, i'm probably a 6-8 maybe a 5 if i'm just not your type, but alot of times when i meet men i'm attracted to, i just assume they won't think i'm pretty, or i'd really have to proove i have a good personality to earn any interest at all. i'm pretty sure this complex is just a left over trait from my old eating disorder. i was hospitalized when i was younger for bulima/anorexia, i've had it under control for several years but some of the old syptoms stayed with me. i have a hard time getting undressed infront of ANYONE, even other girls. even though i'm in pretty good shape, i imagine myself looking discusting like one of those fat women on those gag b-day cards that say somthing like "come to mamma". i see girls that aren't nearly as together, or ready for a relatioship with nice guy just b/c they're confident enough to go for it. any advice?

How can i boost my self confidence?
You are so beautiful! You should be happy and hold your head up high, I LOVE YOUR EYES!!! :)
Reply:do something new.
Reply:Well, first thing, you're not ugly. Second, I also sometimes think that I look really bad, but if you look in the mirror at the right time, (I know this sounds weird but sometimes I look pretty when my hair is right and my face is a little flushed) then sometimes you look really pretty.


If you just keep that pretty image of yourself in your head all the time, you can believe that you still look like that and will give you more confidence.


I know it sounds strange, but it works for me XD


Hope this helps and good luck!
Reply:Wo, sounds like you may still have some distorted image of yourself. You rate yourself much more poorly than others may see you. Don't try to catch the attention of guys using immodest or revealing clothing. You will just attract the wrong kind. Live purely and don't think of yourself as a sex object and YOU WILL BE CONFIDENT!!!! You must see yourself as a daughter of God, your heavenly father. He will help you be confident. Pray to him for that confidence that is real and not fake.

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