I've felt very depressed for at least 3 years now, i was previously bullied at school and called hurtful names right infront of me all because of my appearance.Overtime it stopped but i still feel sad.
I'm 16, i've never had a girlfriend and i get lonely, all of the compliments people say to me i consider them all lies as they're just said to make me feel better.
I once was beginning to see myself in a different image, as a tall handsome man through certain mirrors, but now i'm starting to believe that its just the lighting that deceives me, as in all other pictures i look horrible, it makes me understand what people were seeing when i was bullied.
But why is this happening?Is there anyway that that guy through the mirror is really me? or does my appearance really hinder me from society.
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You could look really good. Most people who suffer from low-self esteem concerning their appearances that I've known range from above-average to downright hot. You are probably somewhere in that range, too.
Photos can lie. Looking good or bad in photos has nothing to do with how good you look in real life, it's how photogenic you are.
You appearance doesn't hinder you from society, it's your perception of your appearance that hinders you form society. If you think you look ugly, chances are you avoid eye contact with people, don't go out much often, and stay away from girls. If you reversed your behavior, I can assure you things will change. If you act like a stunner, you will be one.
Good luck!
Sometimes people say mean things because they are jealous for some reason or to make them feel better about their own short comings. Getting over hurtful things take time.. or you could have Body dysmorphic disorder.. it's a disorder where not matter what people think they don't look good.. maybe talk to a counselor. or.. maybe you're just a teenager and being a teenager is HELL. Hope things work out for you!
All those people that are saying that stuff F*uck them because they dont matter.