What is the best inner game book for people with depression and low self-image?

Inoue-Orihime · 2020-09-22T04:26:06+00:00

This may not be what you want to hear, but take it from a person diagnosed with major depressive disorder with anxious onset - the depression/social anxiety is not your biggest enemy here (unless it’s totally untreated) — it’s your low self image. Love yourself or you’ll be no good for anyone, even if you do find them. You absolutely deserve happiness, but as you are, you may end up damaging another person because you’re still damaged yourself. As the saying goes: hurt people hurt people.

There’s the playbook. Love you first, then go find someone to share that love with. No one said you can’t have sex though. If you can find a healthy fwb, go for it :)

blackmags123 · 2020-09-22T04:44:06+00:00

I like models by Mark Manson. But overall get into some hobbies, something physical, something intellectual, and something to decompress. Then talk about those hobbies with other people it may seem scary to talk about building replica airplanes in you're garage but people will ask questions about it. Also, don't knock therapy its nice having a third party review your life without judgment.

GoodMorningWanka · 2020-09-23T21:20:48+00:00

I have read "Intimate Connections" by David Burns, M.D.. It deals a lot with shyness, insecurity, low self-esteem and harmful attitudes and actions, with the goal of helping finding a partner. The book itself REALLY emphasizes inner game and self-esteem, before any of the techniques and tips for attracting people.

Currently I am rereading this book more thoroughly to try and remember more of the information and to write out and combat my negative thoughts and attitudes. It's a good, short read overall. After being ghosted by a girl that I really liked, it brought me a lot of peace and encouraged me to keep trying and improve myself.

Inoue-Orihime · 2020-09-24T13:19:20+00:00

So, anyone’s who’s curious how the rest of this played out (re: MikeLittner, who thinks he’s tragically unattractive)?

Turns out Mike is a fantastic person. Besides that, he’s a tall, fit, good looking guy with a feisty pet kitten. We are now pen pals on a noble quest to discover just how awesome he is 🤗

And this is why I love Reddit.

Title	What is the best inner game book for people with depression and low self-image?
Author	Thund77
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Date	September 21, 2020 9:13 PM UTC (5 years ago)
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