Thread: Low Self Esteem ~ Help!

Hi! I'm 18 and have had a problem with depression in the past. Recently I've been a bit better and have tried to look at life more positively, but now when I look in the mirror I can't help but feel hideous.

I'm 5"4 and 115lbs. I feel like I look like a triangle because my chest is only 31" and my hips are 37". My waist is about 26-27" but I am VERY short waist-ed and my ribs nearly overlap my hips, so it doesn't really look like I even have any curves. My boyfriend tells me I'm beautiful, but sometimes it feels like he just says that so I won't slip back into depression and start physically harming myself again.

Is there any way I can make my waist appear smaller?
Or even my chest to be larger? I'm a size B, but like, my rib cage is super small or something.

It would be very helpful if I could get some advice on being comfortable with myself or making me more curvy.
I feel like this emotional state is eating me alive. And it's caused me to create problems in my relationship because I feel so disgusting and unattractive all the time.

You have a boyfriend who says you are beautiful. Please do not let the standards of beauty of others make you so miserable. Not all people are physically beautiful to everyone. I've known people who were very attractive to most people and yet they felt unattractive due to small imperfections. Appearance is not the most important focus for someone to be happy. After all, you will get older, things may start to sag, having a baby can be disfiguring, accidents happen, etc. If you have nice hair, make the most of it. If you have "pretty" feet wear sandals. Accept who you are.