A lot of us feel like we don’t deserve to have our dreams come true or have good things happen to us, and sometimes, no matter how far we’ve made it or how much we’ve already accomplished, we still don’t feel content. Why is that?

The answer isn’t an easy one. Most likely, it’s when we grapple with feelings of self-loathing or self-hatred. Self-loathing is defined as a hatred for oneself that often manifests as anger, self-sabotage, a negative view of oneself, and low self-esteem.

If you relate to this video and you're struggling with self-hatred, we have a video on the things to remember when you think you're not good enough:    • 7 Things To Remember When You Think Y...  

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Credits
Writer: Chloe Avenasa
Script Editor: Rida Batool & Kelly Soong
VO: Amanda Silvera
Animator: Naphia
YouTube manager: Cindy Cheong

References:
Brown, R. P., &Bosson, J. K. (2001). Narcissus Meets Sisyphus: Self-Love, Self-Loathing, and the Never-Ending Pursuit of Self-Worth. Psychological Inquiry, 12 (4), 210-213.

O’Moore, M., & Kirkham, C. (2001). Self-Esteem and its Relationship to Bullying Behaviour. Aggressive Behavior, 27 (4), p269-283.

Noormega, R. (2017). Signs You Hate Yourself And Don’t Even Realize It. Retrieved from https://www.thoughtcatalog.com/rayi-n...

National Alliance Against Mental Illness (2018). Mental Health by The Numbers. Retrieved from https://www.nami.org/Learn-More/Menta...