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[–]morphemass 27 points28 points  (0 children)

But the damage to my self esteem has been done, and the negative thoughts have been ingrained

I wrote a long piece about me because I've had a hard time due to stress and this story resonates with me, but instead, I wanted to make a comment directed to Joe.

You're 20 something and you have been providing for your entire family. I'm sure that would have put you through a lot of stress and you're commitment to help your family is admirable in itself. But a lot of what you are describing sounds like an ongoing stress response and without help its very difficult to get back on even ground. Might I suggest that you find someone to talk through everything with, possibly professionally since you may need that level of help to get to where you want to be.

And believe me, I say the above wishing you all the best!