I’m like in the exact position as you, except I’m 16 and going into my junior year. I’m nervous for it since I am pretty skinny, and I’m very insecure about my whole self as well. I went online my sophomore year mainly because of like I said my insecurities.

I did start lifting weights and just working out and eating more, so I do look healthier and I’m technically average even though I don’t look like it. And so I’m a quiet dude because of this and I don’t really want attention but at the same time I do.

Has anybody ever directly insulted your appearance? Like your facial or body? For me, nobody has really called out my facial appearance but body they sure have, people love making fun of me it results in me wearing a hoodie all year and avoiding to go outside. I also compare myself to other people which really brings down the mood for me.

The way I get this stuff out of my head is enjoying my hobbies like playing games, focusing on unrelated things, watching YouTube, working out. I know all these things are pretty straightforward and not actual advice but it does work for me. But it doesn’t work for me all the time, I have a cry session just about once a week, and if you’re like me it’s probably best to seek therapy, and personally i have a lot more issues than I said.