Discussion The sweetest words to you.

[Forever Sleep]

For me, the words I love to tell/ hear (from) myself the most are: 'You don't have to do that right now. It doesn't matter if you do nothing.' It's extending to just about everything- getting up in the mornings, all household chores, work. It's another reason I know death is my preference- when I don't want to deal with anything associated with life. Of course, it doesn't help long- term. All that shit does need doing.

I suppose I also tell myself that I can get through whatever it is I'm struggling with. Chances are, I've had to before.

As to kind words other people have said to me. I used to love it when people said I was similar to my Mum. She died when I was 3. I have a cherished hope that I am like her. I'm doubtful now though. I doubt she was as bitter as me. I also respond well to validation. People acknowledging that certain things in my life must have been difficult.

What are your 'sweet' words? Either that you say to yourself or, that other people say to you.

 

[LastNite]

I dont tell myself nice things. But some random kid came up to me and told me he liked my hair when I was at an appointment. That was super sweet of him. It was a couple days ago but I dont get told sweet or kind things so often so I still remember it. If I wasnt so dumb I wouldve told the kiddo he had nice hair too but I just said thank you.

I also remember like two years ago someone told me Im handsome. Random compliments are so sweet of people. I genuinely love them. It makes your day and makes you feel less shit about yourself. Especially when you dont get them so often.

 

[Doll Steak]

Its kind of dark but I like to tell myself in moments of despair: "it will all end someday, you'll be okay"

 

[Pluto]

 

[Scythe]

"Despite everything, I'm not disappointed with you."

The first one is because I hate myself, and I have impossible to meet standards set for myself that although I recognize they are impossible to meet, I just can't stop thinking they are the bare minimum. So it was nice to hear someone recognize that I'm flawed instead of the usual pleasantry you say just to make someone feel better but still say they aren't disappointed despite of my shortcomings.

This is from someone else, don't rlly have anything I say to myself that helps.