Leah Fay

No problem at all:) thank you! Yeah it helps so much to have something to focus on. Exactly, you could date the most attractive person in the world but if they're really not a nice person then what's the point?

Hi Jon, Thank you for your kind reply, that is my aim for this year, to get out there and not be as shy, a sort of new years resolution haha. I am beginning to realise now that I shouldn't worry about what others think of me, and I hope i'll realise more as time goes on. My negative thoughts play a big role in all of this, which I need to make a change to. Thank you for the encouragement, I appreciate it

Hey ArrowHawk11, I'm new on here and your post intrigued me because I feel slightly the same. My low self-esteem stops me from making the effort with others, especially males. I see all these girls happy with their boyfriends and the concept of me being in that situation scares me because I feel as though my anxiety will get in the way and I will seem boring because I'm too anxious to go places and do things that deep down I truly want to do. I know the best way to meet others is to put yourself out there, and this is the first step to take, no matter how daunting it sounds..and it is a lot easier said than done. Just know that you're not the only one who has these worries, and I am sorry that bullying was the cause of your low self-esteem. You sound like a wonderful person and I hope you meet somebody great because you deserve to. All the best at college and I'm here if you ever want to talk:)