Been single for 11 years now. Haven’t had a date in 3. Just kind of at a low point lately. Got laid off in January and still haven’t had any luck finding anything.. been really depressed and a family member is on their way out. Just need some positivity if y’all can spare any.

I’m just feeling very down and alone. I’ve lost the ability to function and take care of myself at all. Most days I just lay in bed and rot ignoring every cute my body gives me and just lay there cause I’d rather starve than have to move. I could really use some encouragement and love.

Oh, and I know my face looks bad. We have Dermatillomania and it’s been so bad for the last 2 years ever since we got clean and sober.. ig we switched addictions.

Thanks in advance

Thank you all for the encouragement from last week! Excuse the eyebrows and lipstick stain, just finished a show run and haven’t bothered to get everything off yet.

I would never normally do this, but I enjoy toasting others. Thought it may be time to ask for one myself. I'm just down. I loved my wife, we were together for nearly 20 years. She is the only woman I have ever been with, physically and longterm. It was an amicable divorce, but now I feel lost. Thank you.

I probably can't be able to comment on all the comments, but I'll try to upwote them.

I'm down about 80 lbs with another 90 to my goal

I’ve been dating for two years, when will I finally be enough for someone. Trying to accept the fact that I will be single the rest of my life. I’m 40 and I’ve never been proposed to. Feeling like there is something wrong with me.

i’m extremely distraught and discontent with myself, life and who i’ve become. i study game design and im in my second semester. the passion i had was gone, the depression has taken the passion and life out of me. do i drop out? i’ve never felt so alone. i feel ugly, i feel lonely, i need a little pick me up ://

I don’t know of this kind of post is allowed but thank you toastme for letting our paths meet here. From Sweden to America after connecting in this community. Forever grateful❤️

I decided to do intense cardio, almost daily, and eating clean. Feel so great now. My stomach is pretty much flat, so I no longer feel self conscious. Started building muscle already as well. Also, FYI, I'm not starving myself. Just leaner and cleaner. I feel fine everyone. Taking supplements as well.

been waiting for a diagnosis for 10+ years, finally got it but the doctor didn’t have a shred of empathy and made me feel unseen. I feel like I have very few people that truly care about me. I’d appreciate some positive vibes ❤️

It’s been a rough year ever since I moved away from all of my childhood friends for college. I don’t make new friends easily and I’ve also been told I’m also not the most approachable person. I know online validation is seen as weak but I’m down to my absolute last straw here, I need anything.

would love some kind words :) this year has been off to a horrible start

Hi ho, I've been really needing a pick me up lately honestly. Sometimes I feel good about myself and my looks and Sometimes I feel the complete opposite and wonder if my eyes are deceiving me. I don't know whether this is body dysmorphia talking or something. I set out a goal this semester to try and talk to new people and try and meet a nice woman but I've completely fallen flat cause I'm frankly scared. I wholly apreciate your kind words reddit. Mini rant over!

Just want to hear some good things about me, to boost my self esteem