How do you deal with your insecurities?

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2. Work on them. Whatever they are.

3. The same way I would deal with another friend’s insecurities.

   I would be realistic and honest, I would notice where insecurities weren’t based in truth and would offer kindness, support and reassurance.

   I would point out a few of the many things I have to be proud and grateful for and give myself a boosting talk. And maybe a big hug too.

4. Of course this is totally subjective: My insecurities were mostly either the product of my imagination or they were caused by the expectations imposed upon me by the society.

   I dealt with the former by acknowledging it and embracing the fact that even if there are concrete reasons for them I can very well work on them and improve myself in every aspect. About the latter, I simply stopped giving a damn over the years.

   Today I can say that I’m a pretty confident woman.

5. It depends, but most of my insecurities is something i don’t want to or can’t change.

   Some ways i cope is looking back at insecurities i had once, that i love now, like my freckles, and big thighs.

   Also not spending your energy on them. When i feel wery insecure i quickly distract myself so i don’t begin spiralling, and when i’m confident i really listen to the nice things i tell myself.

6. Therapy, lots and lots of therapy.