Hello gentlemen,

I've finally cracked the code to one of my deep rooted issues: I'm addicted to validation. Ever since I was little, everything I did was to seek approval/validation from my mother. This later developed into craving validation from friends, women, and coworkers. If I didn't receive validation, I become depressed and questioned everything about myself, even who I am. This became abundantly clear when I recently deleted my online dating apps; getting rid of that drip of validation really took a hit on me.

To make a long story short, I have no foundation or true sense of self, but I want a foundation. I scoured the sidebar for information, but nothing really stood out for self love or building confidence in yourself (besides IDGAF and lifting). I'm at ground zero (the best place to start; nowhere to go but up) and need help. Any advice/feedback is much appreciated.

Thanks ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿพ