text: I don't actually know you or your circumstances so it's impossible for me to answer with anything that would likely prove helpful to you. It sounds like a lot of this is self-perception. You seem really down on yourself, and that's never good. So the first thing you need to do is stop beating yourself up. Try being your best friend and promoter, for a start, ok?\n\nAre you shy around other people? You sound like you're probably an introvert and that's A-OK. But it does make it harder to open up with people and make friends. So you'll need to work on this too. Here's a tip: Confidence is very attractive to people. I'm not talking about arrogance or being aloof. I'm talking about projecting a positive self-image, which you do as much with your body language as spoken language. Look people in the eye and don't be afraid to express yourself. \n\nThere is no easy fix to what you're describing, though my sense is that you're feeling particularly down just now. Take it one step at a time and don't trip yourself up with negative thinking, ok? There is only one you on the planet. So treat yourself with more respect and others will too. Good luck...\n\nAnd hold your head high! :)