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Should I give up on myself?

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Last Updated: 04/13/2021 at 5:28am
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ZaraSmiles
March 13th, 2015 12:51am
Never give up, no matter what. You are alive for a reason, and you are here with a purpose. You are here today, and that takes so much strength. Keep going, keep pushing through each day. Take it day by day, one day at a time. And always have hope. "Where there's hope, there's life. It fills us with fresh courage and makes us strong again."
Softball900
October 31st, 2015 10:59pm
No; never. I cannot say that more kindly and firmly. Everyone is here for a purpose, including yourself. You may have done something that you think is unforgivable or horrible, but everyone makes mistakes. I am sure you are such a beautiful person. :)
Anonymous
February 19th, 2015 4:31am
Never, no matter the circumstances. You are valuable, and you deserve to live and be happy. You should never give up on yourself, even if it feels like things will never get better. Have hope, and try, try, try.
Anonymous
January 24th, 2015 3:58am
No. You can't do that. In the end all we have is ourselves, and all we can save or destroy is ourselves. You hold that power within you. Use it to save yourself, not self-destruct.
LatteJoy
June 4th, 2015 12:46pm
I don't think you should. Give yourself a chance and hang in there for a little while longer. There's weird ways in which things can get better, in which YOU can get better. There are perspectives you have yet to see through, and possibilities when things can change. So please don't give up on yourself. There's no saying what the future can bring for you. Take care. :)
pm229
January 23rd, 2015 1:21am
No, you shouldn't. At the end of the day, you are always going to be by yourself. Even if you live with other people or sleep with someone - in your sleep, you are alone. You can only depend on yourself, and only yourself can fight for you.
Spiderman93
May 8th, 2015 2:02am
i dont know your situation, but you should never give up on yourself. you are an amazing person and deserve to be happy just like anyone else. stay strong. i believe in you
Cyprinn
September 6th, 2016 3:23pm
Never, ever, give up on yourself. You have only one life, one body and it's all you've got. You've got years ahead of you to fix yourself. You can talk to people and they will help you through. Support is a beautiful thing. Caring for yourself is the best thing you can do for yourself.
SURVIVORProviderTHRIVER4u
November 21st, 2016 2:42pm
Absolutely not. I was first hospitalized at age 13 for my first suicide attempt. I am now 28. My last attempt was age 28 in a psychotic episode. I didn't even mean to attempt. Had I been stable, I never would have done that. I will NEVER give up on life, And I hope you NEVER do, either. There is always light, there is ALWAYS hope. You deserve a better life, and one day, you will get there. And I can promise you that. I don't make promises often. But this one I can make and keep.
calmArrow53
January 2nd, 2017 9:32am
Absolutely not. Your life is far too important; you are far too important. You can overcome anything - nothing is impossible. There is always hope, and you should never give up.
TheOneYouAreLooking4
February 22nd, 2016 1:55pm
Never give up. People can advise you, show you the right path to follow, but you are the only one who can walk this way. Love yourself, value yourself.. Remember you worth a lot.
Rebecca
December 14th, 2015 4:12am
No, you shouldn't! You are an amazing person full of potential and possibility. You could be the next great innovator, a few attempts away from becoming the next Bill Gates or Steve Jobs. You could be a genius like Einstein, or a brilliant composer like Beethoven or Mozart. Or, and this is the one I like the most, you could be the shining light that makes even just one person's life a bit better. And you know what? It's perfectly okay if that person is you. Please don't give up; I believe in you.
YourBestFriendRyan
December 8th, 2015 1:21pm
Never give up on yourself! You are an amazing and wonderful person, you just have to discover it for yourself.
DancingAlong
December 7th, 2015 6:03pm
No! Life, school, illness, and family can be difficult, but you are a human being worthy of respect and love. You can always reach out to me or any other listener if you feel that way.
joyousBraveheart59
April 1st, 2015 6:13pm
No, mostly because everyone always has a chance. you just need to believe in it and try your best to be better
Anonymous
July 20th, 2015 4:33pm
of course not, you're the greatest thing you've ever been given. If you're giving up on yourself for others then it's wrong because others don't know you as much as you know yourself. You're the best writer of your own story. Write it the way you want and give it the "forever after happiness"
Anonymous
June 30th, 2015 6:51am
No. The one person you can rely on is yourself and you deserve to be content with the person you are
SupportiveSockMonkey
April 24th, 2018 5:30pm
Never give up on yourself. You are stronger than you ever will be the day you get up from the ground. The only way is up and I believe in you.
Anonymous
June 17th, 2015 3:09pm
Never. You are worth more all the gold in this world. Remember that you have a purpose you just have to find it
Anonymous
November 21st, 2017 10:27am
You should never give up as even though it may seem horrible, there's always an ending, and as long as you reach that, you're doing okay.
Evertonest
April 13th, 2021 5:28am
No. Your question suggests that you have not given up yet, and you have goals that matter to you a lot. Perhaps you're trying to find education, get a job, get into a relationship, recover from an addiction or mental health issue, or something else. Whatever your goals may be, they are worthy goals, and you deserve to live a good life. Personal attributes are not fixed and can be changed. Everybody including you has the capacity to improve themselves in terms of their skills, personal qualities, and circumstances. Identify what you want and what you need to do to get there. Break down your goal into concrete and more manageable steps. Spend a bit of time working towards your goal each day or as regularly as possible, and things will change gradually. Results take time before they appear, so be patient. Talking to family members, friends, or a psychologist/counsellor can help encourage you, stay motivated, give you people to be accountable to, and help you realise that you are worthy and capable of becoming a better person.
BeautifulOutlaw
September 13th, 2016 8:11pm
Absolutely not. You can over come any obstacle in life as long as you strive and shove forward. At times that seems to be the only option, but it's not please reach out for help.
Anonymous
October 31st, 2016 9:53am
You should never give up on yourself. Trusting our own self helps build confidence and growth in our life.
Anonymous
February 11th, 2020 9:18pm
No. You should never give up on yourself. It is human nature to seek out happiness, and even law that the pursuit of suck is legal. I don't know what you are going through, but remember that no matter what you should remember that you live in a time where everything has the ability to improve and be better. Never give up, and certainly not on yourself, because you are worth so much more than failed effort. You may not realize it but you are loved, and there are people out there who will listen and help you. Never give up.
RosieGirl333
February 5th, 2017 11:54am
Never Give Up! Never! If I did that I wouldn't be here today. Life is very precious and we never know what's gonna happen. That's why we need to enjoy it an live it before it is to late. Surround yourself with positive people! Keep negativity away from you. Make a list and put it on fridge of things you want to do an achieve them one by one even if it takes years at least you can say I done what I wanted In my life. Write 3 things down you like about yourself and put it on fridge or somewhere you will see it an read it everyday. Please don't give up! You deserve to be here living your valuable.
Anonymous
June 20th, 2017 12:35pm
No. Do not give up on yourself. You are enough and you will make it. It'll get better, I know it will
viktooriaa
July 10th, 2017 10:41pm
Never. Everyone copes with bad experiences differently but there is no way giving up would be one of them. There are so many people out there that care and would love to help you!
mochicloud114
December 19th, 2017 7:37am
Never. No one should ever give up on themselves, no matter what situation they are in. There is always another way to solve problems. You can do anything if you believe in yourself! Stay positive!
gracefulBeauty100
February 19th, 2018 5:16pm
Never. You are the only thing you really have influence on. Your decisions and choices define you and your life. You have a power to change for the better. Sometimes, when we want to give up on ourselves, life gives us a lesson that teachs us how to keep fighting and keep living.
friendlyPeace19
January 22nd, 2019 8:24am
Sometimes, it is all to easy to feel that the challenges of life are insurmountable. You struggle with the same issues over and over. You are simply tired. So rest. Forgive yourself for doing what you needed to do to survive so far. Take a look at your issues from a refreshed perspective. Learn all you can about yourself. All your complex angles, and defenses and joys. Breathe and embrace life. If you feel fear - face it. It is all apart of living, growing and returning home to yourself. You may start to see the miracle that you are.